3rd June 2026 CONTROL Resonant Story Trailer & Release Date Revealed at State of Play

With Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Games Fest, IGN Live, PC Gaming Show, and so much more this week, it's a major time for video games. And with CONTROL Resonant due to arrive later this year, anticipation was high for some FBC schenanigans at some of these events. We didn't have to wait long! Kicking off the festivities was PlayStation's State of Play livestream, which shared not only the story trailer for Remedy's next adventure, but a release date and pre-order bonuses. 

Mark your calendars for the release of CONTROL Resonant on September 24th 2026!

"As things stand right now, Dylan, you're our only shot at survival."

Fresh from the State of Play event, the latest trailer explores Dylan's trauma and reservations about helping the FBC. With years spent in lockdown and escalating tensions, familiar faces aren't quite as friendly as they once were, and Arish takes a particularly antagonistic stance towards Dylan. Community favourite Emily Pope makes a reappearance in the trailer, a warm voice of reason and clarity against growing panic. There's also Casper Darling who.... maybe that's best left for you to find out below...

The trailer concluded in a series of clips showing off some of the pre-order bundles and bonuses that players can collect. As State of Play is a PlayStation event, naturally, the pre-order bundles were tailored for console owners. We'll be covering all pre-order editions and variantions closer to release date.

As for the time being, we do know that the PlayStation Digital Deluxe Edition of the game has officially been revealed. By purchasing it, players can unlock 48 hours of early access, alongside a digital artbook, soundtrack, extra in-game resources, and the AWE Mission Outfit. Early access begins September 22nd 2026.

And that's not all! If you pre-order the game, there are some additional in-game bonuses for CONTROL Resonant including the Hiss Corruption Outfit and Pickpocket's Tool Artifact. 

As an exclusive, PlayStation owners who pre-order the game can also unlock the Occult Outfit. While it looks stunning, I heavily recommend cosplayers do not try to recreate it for a summer convention. Please contact Taffy of UKRC and just ask him about his Koskela waders. Though undoubtedly dapper looking, there has been regret. 

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27th May 2026 The Game Business Talks to Remedy's New CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, on the Studio's Identity, Goals, and Self Publishing

Yesterday, The Game Business published its exclusive interview with Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon. During their discussion, they talk about the studio's unique identity, goals for the future, and self-publishing.

Jean-Charles Gaudechon was announced as Remedy's CEO back in February, taking over from Tero Virtala, who stepped down back in October. He started in March after moving to Finland, bringing with him two decades of industry experience and leadership positions. News of his appointment admittedly sparked some scepticism, while his self-publishing experience was seen as a major benefit. Previous projects, including live service and betting games, led to some concerns over Remedy's intentions. 

Those concerns are that's likely why Gaudechon wanted to sit down with The Game Business, now three months into his tenure. The invite, which arrived the day after the recent Q1 2026 financial report. 

Early on in their 35-minute discussion, the publication's Editor-in-Chief, Christopher Dring, addressed the elephant in the room. Immediately, Gaudechon nodded, responding, “There’s been a lot [of talk] about EA. What does it mean to have an EA exec or someone that has been spending so much time at EA? I completely understand at least the fear, meaning ‘okay, is he going to bring methods that work for a massive company and crush the soul of a studio like Remedy?’ And I think, this is stuff that I couldn't explain at the start, but I think I got chosen also because I know exactly what Remedy is. And, I know what needs to be protected, needs to be supported and needs to be grown."

He continues, "Remedy is very unique, it's one-of-a-kind. It’s a studio that has amazing creative drive. It’s a studio that also has been messy here or there, and that’s the beauty of the type of games that were made and how etc. To me, what I hope I can bring to Remedy is vision on where the company could go and where we could make some improvements.” Later, he adds, “Who am I, who are we, to change the DNA of a 30-year successful game studio?”

Perhaps the biggest headline from the conversation was about Alan Wake and Control, with Gaudechon saying those franchises should "maximise the potential because they're incredible." A lot of games media have jumped on that statement, fuelling renewed interest in seeing those IPs brought to TV and movies.

You can watch the full interview and read the accompanying article at The Game Business, HERE!

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23rd May 2026 CONTROL Resonant To Be Featured at IGN Live

With CONTROL Resonant scheduled to launch later this year, fans are eagerly on the lookout for where we might get our next teaser. PlayStation's State of Play and Summer Games Fest are pencilled in as possible appearances, but one place that we know for sure now is the upcoming IGN Live lineup!

Set for June 6th and 7th, IGN Live is an in-person event held at The Magic Box in The Reef, Los Angeles. Throughout both days, attendees can play the latest games, check out upcoming shows and movies, and view panels, with tickets starting at $25. But that's not all! If you can't make it in person, they will also have an event-long livestream packed with the latest news and interviews. 

Creative Director, Mikael Kasurinen, will be at the show to share updates on Remedy's latest game, CONTROL Resonant. As the announcement is very recent, we will make sure to share livestream links and more news closer to the date. 

We do know some of the other studios and titles set to feature at the event, including Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, IDW Comics, Rick and Morty, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. 

You can learn more about IGN Live, HERE! 

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22nd May 2026 UK Remedyverse Community's MCM London Expo Spring 2026 Meet Up & Stamp Rally

The stunning UK Remedyverse has arranged their next MCM London Expo community meetup, this time scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd at 13:00 BST under the shelter on the green. With temperatures predicted to go beyond 30 °C, we recommend bringing lots of water and sunscreen! 

While cosplaying is very welcome, it's not a mandatory part of gathering, and the invite is for all fans who want to celebrate Remedy and the UKRC anniversary. If you're discovering this wonderful community for the first time, we highly recommend joining their Discord server. It's such a lovely group of people. 

Update #1: With the convention backdrop, the UKRC has put together the first Remedyverse Stamp Rally! The first thirty Remedy fans to collect a stamp from five participating artists, and spend at least £3 at each, will be able to claim a themed prize pack from Reshi at J19 Artist Alley. The pack includes beautifully created artwork designed by fans, including keychains, stickers, and prints. You can learn more about how to participate, HERE. 

The UKRC is the work of Taffy (@catastrotaffy), Astor (@asteridae) and Madame Purple (@tinypurplepsycho), who teamed up back in 2024 to create a brilliant new group centred around the UK-based Remedy community. They have been a hugely supportive team since, creating events both online and in-person to bring the community together; from Secret Santa giveaways to meet-ups in the UK and abroad. 

Update #2: 

Thank you everyone who braved the horrendous heatwave to come to our meet at #MCMComicCon ☕️ 🫶 pic.twitter.com/VUM8IXrb93

— UK Remedyverse Community (@UKRemedyverse) May 24, 2026

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