Control Resonant steps into 2026 with Dylan Faden and a warped NYC

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Remedy Entertainment has revealed Control Resonant – the next installment in its Control universe – slated for 2026. The project is co-financed and co-produced with Annapurna Pictures and will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), and Mac. Positioned as both a follow-up and an accessible entry point, the game shifts the series into an open-ended action-adventure RPG format. The story moves to a paranaturally warped Manhattan, expanding the scale while retaining Control’s trademark blend of mystery and menace.

Setting and premise

Players step into the role of Dylan Faden, deployed by the Federal Bureau of Control at the height of a reality-bending cosmic crisis. His mission unfolds across a transformed New York City, where shifting spaces and hostile phenomena reshape the urban landscape. Central to the narrative is Dylan’s search for his sister, Director Jesse Faden, linking the new story to the events of the original Control.

Combat and tools of the job

• Open-ended action-adventure RPG structure – signaling broader exploration and player-driven progression.
• New abilities that build on Control’s kinetic, paranatural combat.
• The Aberrant – a shapeshifting melee weapon that reconfigures for escalating threats.

Where it fits in the series

Remedy frames Resonant as a continuation of the Control universe that also welcomes newcomers. It aims to elevate the series’ combat, atmosphere, and mystery while widening the canvas to a Manhattan overrun by impossible forces.

“Designed as both a sequel and a new entry point, CONTROL Resonant elevates the series’ signature action, atmosphere, and mystery into its most ambitious scale yet.”

Release timing and platforms

The studio has set a broad release window and confirmed platforms. Below is a quick reference with storefront details where provided.

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Final takeaway – why this matters

Control Resonant pushes the series into a larger, open-ended RPG direction while preserving its paranormal identity. For players, that means a denser New York playground, more expressive combat via the Aberrant and new abilities, and a story that bridges returning fans and first-timers alike – all set for 2026 across current platforms.