Control Resonant launches today, September 24, bringing Remedy Entertainment’s paranormal universe back with a new protagonist, a warped Manhattan, and a much stronger action-RPG focus. The sequel arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with cloud access through GeForce NOW available at launch.
The important change is not simply the setting. Players step into the role of Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden’s brother, and trade the Service Weapon-centered combat of the first Control for a close-range system built around a transforming melee weapon called the Aberrant. Here is what is confirmed before choosing where to play.
Control Resonant platforms at launch
Remedy lists the September 24 release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The PC version is available through Steam and the Epic Games Store. NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW is also supported from day one, which gives players another option if their local hardware is not powerful enough for the native PC version.
A Mac edition is planned for later in 2026 through Steam and the Mac App Store. Remedy has not announced a same-day Mac release, so Apple users should not expect access on September 24. There is also no announced PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch version.
On PC, storefront choice matters beyond the purchase itself. Steam and Epic players should confirm whether the edition they want includes the same extras and whether their preferred cloud option recognizes that storefront. Remedy confirms digital and physical availability for the console release, but retailer stock can differ. No cross-save or cross-progression feature should be assumed unless it appears in the platform listing.
Players considering the cloud version can read our guide to using GeForce NOW without an NVIDIA graphics card. The service streams the game from NVIDIA’s servers, but a game purchase and a compatible GeForce NOW membership tier may still be required.
A new lead and a transformed Manhattan
Control Resonant follows Dylan Faden after years in confinement at the Federal Bureau of Control. Jesse is missing, and a new resonance is spreading beyond the Oldest House. The Hiss and the Mold are warping Manhattan while a cosmic threat puts humanity at risk.
That premise lets Remedy move beyond the corridors of the Federal Bureau of Control without turning the sequel into a conventional checklist-driven open world. The studio describes Manhattan as a large, interconnected supernatural environment. If you want a closer look at the structure, our earlier breakdown explains whether Control Resonant is an open-world game and why its districts appear closer to focused sandboxes.
Combat is built around the Aberrant
Dylan’s main weapon is the Aberrant, a shapeshifting supernatural tool designed for melee combat. It can take different forms, including a hammer-like shape, and works alongside Dylan’s powers. According to Remedy, encounters emphasize reading attacks, dodging at the right moment, breaking enemy posture, and using status effects.
That is a meaningful departure from Jesse’s gunplay and telekinetic rhythm in the original Control. It also explains why Control Resonant includes a more detailed Assist Mode. Players can alter enemy aggression, damage, projectile speed, dodge timing, power recovery, and other combat variables without being locked into a single easy, normal, or hard preset.
What is confirmed, and what remains platform-specific
The official Control Resonant page from Remedy Entertainment confirms the core platforms, story setup, and later Mac release. Remedy is both developing and publishing the game, while Annapurna is co-financing and co-producing it.
Performance modes, resolution targets, PC system requirements, and exact storefront availability can vary by platform and region. Buyers should check the relevant PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, or Epic listing before purchase, especially if 60 frames per second support or a specific accessibility option is essential.
The short version
Control Resonant launches September 24 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, with GeForce NOW support at launch and Mac versions planned later in 2026. Its biggest changes are Dylan Faden as the lead, Manhattan as the main setting, and a melee-heavy action-RPG combat system. For returning fans, it is a direct expansion of Control’s world rather than a simple repeat of the first game’s structure.