It is time to return to the weird. At The Game Awards 2025, Remedy Entertainment finally pulled the curtain back on the highly anticipated sequel to Control. Officially titled Control: Resonant, the game promises to take the paranormal chaos outside the Oldest House and onto the streets of a twisted New York City.
While we knew a sequel was in the works, the reveal trailer dropped some massive bombshells. We are not just getting a continuation of Jesse’s story; we are getting a whole new perspective, a new protagonist, and a release window that is closer than you might think. Let’s dive into the details.
A New Protagonist: Dylan Faden
The biggest surprise of the night was the reveal of the playable character. In Control: Resonant, players will step into the shoes of Dylan Faden, Jesse’s troubled brother. The trailer shows Dylan waking from his coma, guided by a mysterious voice from an alternate dimension.
This shift in perspective is huge. Dylan has a much darker, more volatile connection to the Hiss and the Board than Jesse ever did. His powers appear more aggressive, with the trailer showcasing a focus on brutal telekinetic melee combat rather than the gunplay-heavy style of the first game. He wields a shapeshifting weapon called “The Aberrant,” which seems to evolve as you play.
The Setting: A Warped Manhattan
Goodbye, Brutalist corridors; hello, open-world nightmare. The game takes place in a “paranaturally warped” Manhattan. The Hiss (or something worse) has escaped containment, twisting the city’s skyline into abstract, Escher-like geometries.
Remedy describes the world as an “expansive, reality-warping playground.” This suggests a move toward a more open-ended structure than the metroidvania style of the Oldest House. Seeing the familiar streets of New York folded in on themselves like Inception on steroids is visually breathtaking and terrifying in equal measure.
Release Date and Platforms
Remedy confirmed that Control: Resonant is scheduled for release in 2026. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store). A Mac version was also confirmed, continuing Remedy’s support for the Apple ecosystem.
Interestingly, the game is being self-published by Remedy, with co-financing from Annapurna Pictures. This partnership seems to be giving the studio the creative freedom to get as weird as they want—and if the trailer is any indication, they are taking full advantage of it.
Conclusion
Control: Resonant looks like a bold evolution of the franchise. By switching protagonists and opening up the world, Remedy is avoiding the trap of simply making “more of the same.” 2026 can’t come soon enough. Until then, we’ll just have to keep replaying the trailer and analyzing every frame for clues about the Board, Ahti, and the fate of the FBC.
FAQs
When is Control: Resonant coming out?
The game is officially scheduled for release in 2026.
Is Jesse Faden in the game?
While Dylan is the main playable character, Jesse Faden’s voice is heard in the trailer, and the plot involves Dylan searching for her. She will likely play a major role in the story.
What is the new weapon?
Dylan wields a shapeshifting melee weapon called “The Aberrant,” which can morph into different forms for various combat situations.
Is it open world?
It is described as an “open-ended action-adventure RPG” set in a large, explorable section of a warped Manhattan, which implies a more open structure than the first game.
Who is the developer?
The game is being developed and self-published by Remedy Entertainment.