Dylan’s journey unfolds after his confinement by the FBC, as he teams with FBC agent Zoe De Vera to navigate a cosmos-distorted Manhattan and reconnect with his sister Jesse.

Set in the same universe as Alan Wake and the Federal Bureau of Control, Control Resonant follows Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden’s brother, as he fights a cosmic threat and navigates a Manhattan warped by paranormal forces.

The story centers on Dylan seeking to survive a cosmic crisis and preserve humanity, with the Hiss threat potentially spilling from the Bureau into New York.

Development is led by Remedy in collaboration with 505 Games (originally known as Heron), with the team promising a bold leap into the unknown as described by the franchise director.

The game shifts from a shooter focus to melee-centric combat using the Aberrant weapon, while traversal emphasizes platforming and environmental manipulation in distinct large zones rather than a full open world.

Player movement and combat blend action RPG elements with platforming and gravity-based puzzles, using Gravity Anomalies and Reach to manipulate the environment.

The game is not open-world but features large, distinct zones peppered with side activities, hidden encounters, and optional discoveries anchored by a strong central narrative.

Remedy positions Control Resonant within a shared universe that links its cosmic horror themes with Alan Wake’s Narrative, underscoring cross-title tonal connections.

Control Resonant is Remedy’s standalone sequel to Control, announced after its reveal at The Game Awards 2025 and showcased with full gameplay at State of Play in February 2026, with a 2026 release window for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.

Gameplay progression is tied to defeating Resonants across the West Incursion Zone and other areas, unlocking new abilities as the world’s architecture shifts around him.

The game draws inspiration from Prototype and inFamous, blending Remedy’s surreal storytelling with physics-defying combat.

Players explore expansive city zones overrun by the Hiss and other paranatural threats, with a focus on exploring a world fractured by psychic phenomena.