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CONTROL Resonant Guide

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Release date How long to beat All guides
StatusReleased Sep 24
Story25–35 hours
ScoreMetacritic 84
Game PassNot day one

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  1. 01
    Official When does CONTROL Resonant release?

    Out now — Sep 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM GMT · Deluxe EA began Sep 22

    Launch
  2. 02
    Playtime How long to beat CONTROL Resonant?

    ~30h core · 25–35 story · ~50 completionist

    Hours
  3. 03
    Series Should I play Control first?

    Not required — recap included; prior play helps

    Canon
  4. 04
    Store Is CONTROL Resonant on Game Pass?

    Confirmed not day one — Xbox UK rumor was false; purchase-only at launch

    GP
  5. 05
    Scores What are the review scores?

    Metacritic / OpenCritic around 84

    Reviews
  6. 06
    Access What is Assist Mode?

    Accessibility and difficulty assists

    Assist

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