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Step into a warped Manhattan as Dylan Faden and confront a reality-bending threat. Shape the Aberrant into devastating melee weapons, develop paranatural abilities, and find your own way through the city's shifting dangers.

  • Release Sep 24, 2026
  • 1 Player
  • 15 Supported Languages
  • 16 GB Minimum RAM
  • 120 GB SSD Required
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    CONTROL Resonant Beginner Guide: Mastering Combat and Builds

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    Master Control Resonant Gameplay: A Complete Combat Guide

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    Control Resonant How Long to Beat: Main Story and Completionist Guide

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What is CONTROL Resonant?

CONTROL Resonant is a single-player action-adventure RPG developed and published by Remedy Entertainment. This sequel follows Dylan Faden into a distorted Manhattan, where a cosmic threat is breaking the rules of reality.

Combat combines the transforming melee weapon known as the Aberrant with paranatural abilities and customizable progression. Beyond the battles, interconnected city zones invite you to investigate strange events, discover side stories, and search for Jesse Faden.

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The skyline of a warped Manhattan seen from above in CONTROL Resonant
  • Publisher
    Remedy Entertainment
  • Minimum PC Memory
    16 GB RAM
  • Required PC Storage
    120 GB SSD
  • Supported Languages
    15
  • Platforms
    PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
  • Genres
    Action, Adventure, Role-Playing
  • Players
    1
  • Modes
    Single player
  • Release date
    2026-09-24
  • Developer
    Remedy Entertainment

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CONTROL Resonant Beginner Guide

Learn Dylan's core combat loop before tackling Manhattan's tougher encounters. Follow the sequence from melee attacks to supernatural abilities and executions, then refine your setup in the Gap.

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    Land melee hits to replenish the resource used by your Combat Abilities.

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    Use supernatural abilities to stun enemies and create openings for executions.

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    Execute stunned enemies to gain a temporary melee-damage boost, then return to attacking.

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    Enter the Gap outside combat to configure your weapon forms, abilities, and talents.

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CONTROL Resonant Aberrant Weapons

Compare the Aberrant's opening weapon choices by attack speed, reach, and combat role. Pair a primary form with a complementary secondary form rather than treating every weapon as interchangeable.

  • FlurryPrimary

    Twin daggers offering rapid close-range attacks and an increased critical-hit chance.

  • SlashPrimary

    A scythe with sweeping attacks suited to hitting groups of enemies.

  • SlicePrimary

    An axe focused on single-target damage, with additional damage when attacking from behind.

  • Secondary FormsSecondary

    Crush provides a heavy mallet, Drill delivers sustained damage, and Extend offers a longer-reaching chain staff.

CONTROL Resonant Builds and Talents

Build Dylan around melee pressure, supernatural powers, and passive bonuses. Learn how weapon roles, talents, artifacts, and status effects work together when planning your upgrades.

  • Weapon Loadout

    Combine a primary form for basic attacks, a secondary form for special attacks, and a separate Combo Ender.

  • Talents

    Passive talent upgrades support synergies between melee attacks, supernatural abilities, and enemy status effects.

  • Artifacts

    Equip up to three artifacts during the first playthrough. Craft usable artifacts from untapped artifacts in the Gap.

  • Status Effects

    Aberrant upgrades include burn and infect effects, alongside bonuses affecting cooldowns and Combo Ender damage.

CONTROL Resonant Bosses and Ability Rewards

Meet the Resonant bosses that unlock Dylan's supernatural combat powers. Review encounters documented in official coverage and compare early reward choices before deciding how to develop your build.

  • Opening Resonant

    The opening boss resembles a giant porcelain doll's face and attacks using objects including taxis and girders.

  • Masked Resonant

    Official combat footage features an agile masked boss wielding two mallets.

  • Early Ability Rewards

    The opening Resonant fight offers Barrage for ranged rock attacks, Seekers for a throwable turret, or Shield for a rock barrier.

  • Branching Rewards

    Some Resonants offer a choice of combat powers. Not every ability can be unlocked during a single first playthrough.

CONTROL Resonant Map and Exploration

Understand Manhattan's distinct zones, traversal powers, and optional activities. Learn how Gravity Anomalies change your route and how World Quests differ from the main campaign.

  • Zone Structure

    Manhattan is divided into large, handcrafted zones rather than a seamless open world.

  • West Incursion Zone

    This early explorable area features increasingly distorted architecture and unpredictable gravity.

  • Gravity Anomalies

    Use Shift to redirect movement through altered gravity. Reach provides another traversal tool for navigating distorted spaces.

  • Quest Types

    Dylan's Journey is the main campaign, while World Quests offer self-contained narrative stories alongside optional discoveries.

CONTROL Resonant PC System Requirements

Check the minimum and recommended hardware before installing CONTROL Resonant. Compare CPU and GPU options, then confirm your memory, operating system, and available SSD space.

  • Minimum Hardware

    Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500; GeForce GTX 1070, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580.

  • Recommended Hardware

    Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X; GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B580.

  • Memory and Storage

    Both listed configurations require 16 GB RAM and 120 GB of available storage on an SSD.

  • Operating System

    A 64-bit processor and 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 are required.

CONTROL Resonant Release Date and Editions

Check the digital release date and supported launch platforms. Compare the standard game, Digital Deluxe extras, and The Siblings Collection before choosing an edition.

  • Digital Release

    September 24, 2026.

  • Launch Platforms

    Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

  • Digital Deluxe Edition

    Includes the game, digital artbook, soundtrack, Untapped Artifact (Wallet), Starter Resource Bundle, and AWE Mission Outfit.

  • The Siblings Collection

    The Steam bundle combines Control Ultimate Edition with CONTROL Resonant Digital Deluxe Edition.

CONTROL Resonant New Game Plus

Find out what carries into a second run and what must be unlocked again. Compare the expanded build options and evolving encounters that distinguish New Game Plus from your first playthrough.

  • Progression Carryover

    Keep Aberrant upgrades, health and combat-resource improvements, unlocked combat abilities, talents, and artifacts.

  • Traversal Reset

    Traversal abilities do not carry over because their unlocks remain tied to story progression.

  • Expanded Builds

    Unlock a fourth artifact slot, additional talent nodes, and the option to equip multiple combat abilities from the same boss.

  • Changing Encounters

    Enemies become more dangerous as encounters evolve, and some bosses can develop different behaviors.

CONTROL Resonant FAQ

When does CONTROL Resonant come out?

The digital release date is September 24, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Physical PS5 and Xbox editions are scheduled for October 15, 2026, and the Mac version is planned for later in 2026.

Do I need to play the first Control before CONTROL Resonant?

CONTROL Resonant is a sequel starring Dylan Faden rather than downloadable content for the first game, and it is built as its own entry point in Manhattan. Playing the original Control still adds background on the Federal Bureau of Control and the Faden siblings.

Is CONTROL Resonant multiplayer?

No. CONTROL Resonant is a single-player action-adventure RPG. A multi-platform release does not make it a cross-platform co-op game.

What are the CONTROL Resonant PC requirements?

Both listed configurations require 16 GB of RAM and 120 GB of SSD storage. Minimum graphics start at a GeForce GTX 1070, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580; recommended graphics start at a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B580.

Are there CONTROL Resonant codes to redeem?

No verified public redemption codes have been confirmed at the time of writing, so this wiki does not publish a codes page or unverified code lists.

Ready to Master CONTROL Resonant?

Find your next step in Manhattan, learn the Aberrant's combat systems, and plan a build that suits your playstyle. Start with the essentials and explore from there.

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