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CONTROL Resonant Guide
Practical guides for Dylan Faden’s first hours in warped Manhattan — combat, Aberrant loadouts, builds, and Resonant bosses. For the full A–Z dossier (timeline, editions, scores), use control-resonant.com.
Your CONTROL Resonant journey
Every step routes to a sourced guide — not a empty category page.
Where to go next
Ability unlock order, Shift / Reach, and the four story gates that lock missions.
02 Official systemsBeginner Guide
Assist Mode, stagger loop, and what to unlock before you leave the opening zones.
03 FrameworkBuilds & The Gap
Talents, artifacts, free respec, and how The Gap ties upgrades together.
04 Official · RemedyResonant bosses
Dancer, Deserter, and every ability reward — plus Ignite vs Inferno.
Browse by topic
Database-style lanes — jump straight into the system you need.
What everyone is searching
High-intent pages first — every row carries an evidence label.
- 01 Stuck?
- 02 Story
- 03 Collect
- 04 Boss
- 05 Fight
- 06 Settings
- 07 Story
- 08 Hours
- 09 Reviews
- 10 Platforms
Official story trailer
Dylan Faden, Jesse’s continuing importance, and the crisis consuming Manhattan.
Trailer via official channels · © Remedy Entertainment. Independent fan site — not affiliated with Remedy.
What is CONTROL Resonant?
Remedy Entertainment’s action-RPG sequel to Control. You play Dylan Faden in paranaturally warped Manhattan, combining the shapeshifting Aberrant melee weapon with supernatural abilities earned from Resonant bosses.
Quick answers
Accordion FAQ — official claims labeled, unknowns stay unknown.
When does CONTROL Resonant release?
Worldwide digital launch September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM GMT (7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET). PS5 Digital Deluxe early access starts September 22. Physical editions follow October 15.
Is CONTROL Resonant Control 2?
Yes. Remedy describes it as the full sequel to Control, with Dylan Faden as the playable lead.
Do I need to play Control first?
No. Resonant is designed as an entry point and includes a Control recap. Playing the original adds context for Dylan, Jesse, and the FBC. Full answer
Is it open world?
Not in the traditional sense. Manhattan is split into large distinct zones with quests, hidden encounters, and fast travel — Remedy’s most open game yet, but not a seamless open world.
What is the Aberrant?
Dylan’s shapeshifting supernatural melee weapon. It swaps forms mid-fight and pairs with paranatural abilities and buildcrafting. Aberrant guide
What are the PC requirements?
Steam lists 64-bit Windows 10/11, 16 GB RAM, and 120 GB SSD. Minimum tier starts around GTX 1070 / RX 5600 XT class hardware for 1080p/30. Full specs
Is CONTROL Resonant on Game Pass?
No — not on Game Pass at launch. Remedy confirmed an Xbox UK Instagram rumor was false. Storefronts list full price. GeForce NOW is supported at launch. Details
How long is the campaign?
Remedy framing puts the main story around 25–35 hours; completionist runs trend toward ~50 hours. How long to beat
Start here if you just launched
A short path from install to a stable mid-game loadout — then branch into bosses and 100% mop-up.
- Confirm your platform setup: PS5 modes, PC settings, or Xbox notes.
- Learn combat verbs: Combat guide, then Beginner build.
- Use The Gap as a garage between districts — forge Untapped recipes, cheap-respec if a boss walls you.
- Follow district order with Where to go next; do not skip Jesse Faults (Shift / Reach).
- When stuck on side content, triage with World Quests instead of clearing every map pin blindly.
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Start with systems, then branch into bosses, builds, and launch facts.