Get ready for a mind-bending adventure, because the supernatural world of 'Control' is expanding in 2026 with a sequel that promises to shake things up! Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of the follow-up to Remedy Entertainment’s critically acclaimed, award-winning game, and now it’s finally here. Formerly known as Control 2 or Codename Heron, the sequel has been officially titled Control Resonant, and it’s shaping up to be a game-changer. But here’s where it gets controversial: while the original Control focused on Jesse Faden, the new protagonist is her long-lost brother, Dylan Faden. Will this shift in perspective resonate with players, or will it feel like a departure from what made the first game so special? Only time will tell.
Set in the same supernatural New York as its predecessor, Control Resonant dives deeper into the mysteries of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) and the cosmic forces threatening Manhattan. Dylan, who was kidnapped years ago during a series of paranormal events, is now at the center of a crisis that could tear the world apart. Armed with newfound supernatural abilities, he must navigate a reality-warping playground of choice, power, and consequence. Along the way, he’ll search for his sister, Jesse, now the Director of the FBC, while battling a mysterious cosmic entity. And this is the part most people miss: you don’t need to have played the first game to enjoy this one—Remedy has designed it to be accessible yet deeply engaging.
Announced at The Game Awards, Control Resonant comes nearly seven years after the original’s release, and expectations are sky-high. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), and Mac (via Steam and the App Store). Annapurna Pictures is co-financing and co-producing the title as part of a strategic partnership with Remedy, who will self-publish the game. With lifetime sales of the original Control surpassing 5 million copies, the stakes are higher than ever.
Mikael Kasurinen, the game’s creative director, promises an ambitious and wild experience: ‘Control Resonant pushes our paranatural action RPG series into an expansive, reality-warping playground of choice, power, and consequence. We’re elevating combat, exploration, and storytelling into a bigger, more memorable experience.’ But here’s the question: Can Control Resonant live up to the cult-classic status of its predecessor, or will it carve out its own unique legacy? Let us know what you think in the comments—are you excited for Dylan’s journey, or do you wish Jesse had stayed in the spotlight?
Watch the Control Resonant announcement trailer below and start theorizing about what’s to come in this supernatural saga.
