2026 ~ The Sudden Stop

22nd October 2026
Petri Alanko To Talk at MCM London Expo

11:37 Rachel

This long weekend, Petri Alanko (composer for the Alan Wake and CONTROL series) will be returning to MCM London Expo for another special talk, this time centred around CONTROL Resonant.

Held on the Live Stage, "CONTROL: Scoring the Paranatural with Composer Petri Alanko" starts at 13:00 BST on Friday, October 23rd, and lasts forty-five minutes. After a short break, there will be a meet-up at 14:00 BST at the Meet & Greet area where you can hang out with the artist and get autographs. You can find more details about the events on the MCM London Expo website, HERE!

On Saturday, the UKRC are holding their own community gathering! The group will be gathering at 13:00 BST under the shelter on the green and directly in front of the entrance. For those travelling for the first time, don't worry, you can't miss it. We'll also be there, so just look for the very confused Brit in the teal jacket and you'll be all sorted.

Described as “the biggest Pop Culture celebration in the UK”, MCM London Expo will be held between 23rd - 25th October 2026. The three-day event is dedicated to nerd culture, spotlighting anime, video games, TV, and film. Returning once again to the ExCeL in central London, the exhibition centre is situated next door to the DLR and Elizabeth Line, and is surrounded by hotels for attendees. Tickets start at £36.55 for Friday and can be purchased online. You can find more information about the event on their website, HERE.

19th October 2026
US RazerStores Announce Upcoming CONTROL Resonant x Razer Basilisk V4 Pro Gamefest

22:55 Rachel

Visitors to RazerStores in the US will have the opportunity to try CONTROL Resonant and the new Razer Basilisk V4 Pro as part of an upcoming joint promotion.

The Razer Basilisk V4 Pro is the manufacturer's new ergonomic wireless gaming mouse, which also launched earlier this month. With a £169.99 price tag, it boasts 14 customisable buttons, 8000 Hx wireless polling support, and 200 hours of battery life. Most importantly, it comes equipped with the funky lighting.

The partnership allows gamers to check out the latest tech and the latest games. And you never know, we might get some extra recruits in our community!

The event kicks off at RazerStores in the US on October 24th, taking place between 1- 3 pm. For more information and to stay up to date, follow the RazerStore page on Twitter, HERE!

19th October 2026
Lost In Cult's Alan Wake: Design Works Publication Pushed to February 2027

18:34 Rachel

Lost In Cult, the writers and publishers of the upcoming Alan Wake: Design Works, have just revealed that the book will be delayed to February 2027.

Announced in October 2025 as part of Remedy Entertainment's thirtieth anniversary, Alan Wake: Design Works was originally set to launch in the final quarter of this year. This evening, the company sent out an email to everyone who had pre-ordered the book stating, "We only get one opportunity to dig this deep into this beloved series, so it seemed only right to invest the additional time and money to make it as comprehensive as possible. This does mean that shipping will fall outside our original estimated window.

"Pending final licensor approvals and subsequent production scheduling, we anticipate we’ll be able to deliver Alan Wake: Design Works in February 2027. We are incredibly grateful to everyone associated with the project, and we thank you for your patience as we take that extra time to deliver a book befitting this unforgettable development story."

While the news of the delay would disappoint some fans, Lost In Cult took the opportunity to tease more about what the extra months would allow: "In the process of creating the book, we’ve conducted 30 interviews and pored over many hundreds of assets, all in service of producing the definitive story of Remedy Entertainment’s astonishing duology (not forgetting American Nightmare, of course). For both Lost In Cult and author Alex Spencer, this project has been a real labour of love, and expanded well beyond its original scope. The result? Around 90,000 words of interviews, insights and analysis across almost 450 pages – making it comfortably our biggest Design Works book to date."

Concluding the newsletter were comments from Alex Spencer, the book's author, who reflected on the project, "Remedy’s games mean an awful lot to me, as I know they do to the rest of their fans – and a large part of that is the thought and love that has been poured into every last detail. That only became more apparent after the many, many hours I spent talking to the people who worked on them, from developers and artists to musicians and, yes, actors. I thought I knew everything about these games, but these conversations shone light into corners I didn’t even realise were there waiting to be illuminated.

"That creative philosophy of giving your all is one I wanted to honour in the resulting book, an effort that Lost In Cult has been incredibly supportive of. We’ve bumped up the page count to make sure every fascinating story and detail that was shared with me remains intact – and to showcase as much of the incredible art behind these games as possible. I’ve now pored over every last page, as laid out by the book’s brilliant designers, multiple times, and they never cease to amaze me. I want to thank you all for your patience. But I mean, we’re Alan Wake fans, right? We’re used to a little waiting."

Missed the original announcement? You can learn more about Alan Wake: Design Works on the Lost In Cult website, HERE!

17th October 2026
Photographs from the CONTROL Resonant Tripla Takeover

18:24 Rachel

This week, Remedy celebrated the launch of CONTROL Resonant with a takeover event at Tripla!

Hosted in Finland's capital city, the event featured a meet-and-greet with some of the game's developers, alongside lead actor Sean Durrie and artist Vilma Jää. In addition to scheduled events, there was plenty to do. Visitors could purchase a physical copy of the game, with the first 50 receiving a free bucket. Exclusive T-shirts featuring artwork centred on one of the key missions were available, and stickers designed by the wonderful orangepeelP67 were given out to attendees. On the floor, candy floss stalls were set up to give visitors a tempting treat.

Below are some of the photos and reactions from the evening:

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Below are some social media posts from attendees at the event...

Photos from City of Tripla Social Media

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City of Tripla Instagram Stories

Timed stories from the CONTROL Resonant event on the Tripla Instagram page....

15th October 2026
Press Release: CONTROL Resonant Surpasses One Million Copies Sold Worldwide

20:30 Rachel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15th, 2026

CONTROL Resonant Surpasses One Million Copies Sold Worldwide

Remedy Entertainment’s fastest-selling game reaches the milestone following a strong launch

(Espoo, Finland – October 15, 2026) – CONTROL Resonant has surpassed one million copies sold worldwide, making it the fastest-selling game in Remedy Entertainment’s 31-year history.

CONTROL Resonant launched on September 24, 2026, and marks Remedy’s first self-published release of this scale. The game builds on the world of CONTROL, taking players into a reality-warping Manhattan engulfed by a paranatural crisis. Players take on the role of Dylan Faden, mastering his supernatural abilities and shapeshifting melee weapon, the Aberrant, as he confronts dangerous enemies and searches for his missing sister, Jesse Faden.

“One million copies is a very strong start. CONTROL Resonant is Remedy's first self-published release of this scale, launched into one of the most competitive windows in years alongside the industry's biggest names. The game is unmistakably Remedy, with the bold ideas and distinctive style our players have come to expect from us. A huge thank you goes to our players and to the team, who have made CONTROL Resonant the incredible game that it is,” says Remedy Entertainment CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon.

“We have always believed CONTROL deserved an even bigger audience, and this launch shows what's possible: we see the game connecting with long-time fans while bringing a significant number of new players into the world of CONTROL, which strengthens its long-term potential. With CONTROL and Alan Wake, we now have two established franchises. Our focus is to build on what makes them special, support them, and grow them even further. There is a lot more to come from these worlds,” Gaudechon continues.

CONTROL Resonant is available digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with GeForce NOW support. Physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are also available worldwide. A Mac version via Steam and the App Store is planned for later in 2026.

CONTROL Resonant is developed and published by Remedy Entertainment. Annapurna Pictures co-financed and co-produced the game as part of a strategic partnership with Remedy Entertainment.

The latest assets for CONTROL Resonant can be found here.

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ABOUT REMEDY
Remedy Entertainment Plc is a pioneering, globally renowned video game company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Finland with an office in Stockholm, Sweden. Known for its story-driven and visually stunning action games, Remedy has created multiple successful, critically acclaimed franchises such as Control, Alan Wake and Max Payne. Remedy also develops its own Northlight® game engine and tools technology that powers its games. Remedy’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki’s main list. www.remedygames.com

15th October 2026
Press Release: CONTROL Resonant Physical Editions Arrive Today for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

20:20 Rachel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15th, 2026

CONTROL Resonant Physical Editions Arrive Today for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

Standard and SteelBook® Editions of the Critically Acclaimed Sequel Now Available Worldwide

(Espoo, Finland – October 15, 2026) – Today, Remedy Entertainment announced that physical editions of CONTROL Resonant, the critically acclaimed sequel to the multi-award-winning CONTROL, are now available at retailers worldwide for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Players can pick up the Standard edition or the SteelBook® Edition, which includes a collectible SteelBook® case, three fine art prints, and a key art poster.

Since its digital launch on September 24, CONTROL Resonant has received praise for its distinctive world, action, and emotional storytelling. In CONTROL Resonant, players take on the role of Dylan Faden as he battles a paranatural crisis engulfing a reality-warped Manhattan, unleashing his powers and mastering the different forms of his shapeshifting melee weapon, the Aberrant, to face dangerous enemies and monumental bosses.

Watch the CONTROL Resonant - Accolades Trailer

“For those that waited until today to pick up CONTROL Resonant as a physical release and to those that have already ventured into our warped version of Manhattan, we want to thank you," said Mikael Kasurinen, Creative Director of CONTROL Resonant. “We couldn’t ask for better fans, and seeing all of the reactions to this game has been a career highlight. Thank you for joining us on this journey and if today is your very first time playing, you’re in for an epic adventure that was crafted throughout years of passion.”

The full breakdown of the physical editions for CONTROL Resonant are below.

CONTROL Resonant Standard Edition

Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Includes the base game

CONTROL Resonant SteelBook® Edition

Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Includes the base game
SteelBook® Case
Fine Art Prints (x3)
Key Art Poster

Price: €69.99 / £59.99 / $69.99 (regional pricing may vary)

Fans can also pre-order the iam8bit x CONTROL Resonant merchandise collection through October 26, 2026, at iam8bit.com, with shipping expected in Q1 2027. The collection includes Corrupted Metro apparel, a Billboard Bumper Stickers Pack, an Atlantis Café Espresso Cup Set, three Federal Bureau of Control propaganda posters, and an FBC Magnet Set. The posters are 1:1 recreations of their in-game counterparts, printed on 16.5" x 23.3" poster stock.

A Mac version of CONTROL Resonant for Steam and the App Store will follow later this year.

CONTROL Resonant is developed and published by Remedy Entertainment. Annapurna Pictures co-financed and co-produced the game as part of a strategic partnership with Remedy Entertainment.

The latest assets for CONTROL Resonant can be found here.

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14th October 2026
CONTROL Resonant Takes Over Tripla Tomorrow Evening

23:57 Rachel

If you can make it to Tripla tomorrow, it promises to be an evening to remember! Remedy is holding a special event on the fourth floor tomorrow to celebrate the release of the physical edition of CONTROL Resonant.

The event will kick off at 6pm EEST with an opportunity to mingle, purchase the physical copy of the game from Elisa, take photographs with the Aberrant prop, and check out the Mold cotton candy stall. You may remember the Alan Wake 2 promotion that they had in Finland? Those crazy fools are back at it again! The first fifty people in line to buy a copy of the game will be given a free CONTROL Resonant-themed bucket.

From 7pm, fans will get the opportunity to meet some of the game's developers as well as lead actor Sean Durrie (who plays Dylan Faden). Make sure to show them some love!

Finally, at 8pm, there will be an autograph session with Vilma Jää, the artist behind the iconic "Manalan Mailla" from the game's soundtrack.

During the event, there will also be an opportunity to buy exclusive Resonant merch! So far, the secret is being kept under wraps as there hasn't been a teaser of them just yet. We know at Gamescom that there was a special T-shirt centred around one of the main story missions. Keep an eye out for those!

If you're heading to the event, make sure to take photos! For those unable to attend, we would love to live vicariously through your reports!

11th October 2026
NYVGCC Lists CONTROL Resonant Merch Bundle To Raise Money Local Video Game Programmes

21:10 Rachel

To help fund their incredible projects, the New York Video Games Critic Circle have recently listed a number of rare collectables on their Ebay page, including a special set. Hidden among the gems is a CONTROL Resonant-themed bundle, complete with tote bag, t-shirt, FBC mug, and luggage strap.

At the time of writing, there are eighteen bids, with the listing currently set at $81. There's still plenty of time to put in a bid, though, with the listing due to end on Tuesday (midnight BST).

The collection features a number of rare convention-specific merchandise. Included...

A black tote bag printed with the CONTROL Resonant logo in bold white ink
A luggage strap which shows a repeated pattern of the game and studio logos, and a large, easy-to-use clip. When not in use, you can store the strap in the pouch, which also bears the game's logo.
A matt black mug with the FBC logo in stark white
A Rare black t-shirt available only at conventions.

The t-shirt is listed as a small and features a stylish red print against a black background. If you've already played the game, you may recognise the art from The Enemy Of My Enemy mission featuring a pensive Arish and the perilously balanced CFD at the top of the Evacuation Site. An early teaser for attendees at Gamescom, the shirt has extra meaning once the game has been completed.

Check out the NYVGCC listing on Ebay, HERE!

The money raised through their Ebay listings helps fund their community-driven programs, including Playing with Purpose, which provides a stepping stone into game development by bringing comprehensive classes and workshops in journalism and game narrative to schools and homeless shelters across New York. Through it, they have helped support fresh talent through semester-long games writing and journalism classes with Bronx and Brooklyn students, resulting in scholarships. Though NYCC has a wider reach in the city, it arranges game development talks in local libraries and mentors older adults with VR to take them on trips they can no longer take.

11th October 2026
Final Days of the CONTROL Resonant Twitch Drop
[Watch-Time Unlocks & Subscription Bonus]

19:21 Rachel

The CONTROL Resonant Twitch Drop campaign is now entering its final days! If you're interested in unlocking an exclusive new outfit for Dylan Faden and collecting a Twitch badge, make sure to follow the instructions below before the campaign expires on Tuesday (3pm BST).

For this campaign, there are five items up for grabs! For viewers, you can collect all three parts of the Sierra outfit for Dylan, plus the "Don't Eat The Mold" Twitch badge. To unlock the fifth, you need to become a paid Twitch subscriber.

To collect all parts of the outfit and unlock the free Twitch badge, you must watch at least four hours in total of participating CONTROL Resonant streams. You won't need to watch all four hours at once, and you can switch channels to find a streamer that suits your style. You can find a participating channel HERE.

The second badge, named The Inverted Man, mirrors the keyring featured on Dylan's FBC overalls. To unlock the badge, you must purchase a subscription to one of the participating channels. (Prime subscriptions excluded from this promotion.)

Similar to the FBC: Firebreak Twitch Drops, there are three parts to the outfit, with each unlocking after a certain watch milestone is achieved.

The unlock milestones are set at:

After 1 Hour: Sierra Suit & Don't Eat The Mold Twitch Badge

After 2 Hours: Sierra Vest

After 4 Hours: Sierra Helmet

You can track your unlock progress on your Drops & Rewards tab, HERE. Though, you will also receive an automatic notification once you hit the four-hour mark. Once your item is ready to collect, copy the redeem code and launch the game. Head to Options, Gameplay, and then Enter Redeem Code, to add the outfit to your account.

9th October 2026
CONTROL Resonant Receives New 1.4.2 Hotfix
[Resolves The House in Distress & The West Incursion Zone Progression Issues]

23:03 Rachel

Following up on last week's massive 1.5 update for CONTROL Resonant, Remedy has rolled out its second hotfix covering smaller issues from the game.

There were a couple of progression fixes brought in with this patch. Following 1.4, some players reported being unable to find Zoe during The House in Distress mission. Others shared problems leaving the Gap after defeating The West Incursion Zone Resonant. If this sounds familiar, make sure that you've got the latest version downloaded.

The rest of the patch notes cover the game's side missions, with rewards given retroactively if they didn't unlock at the time. Check out the full patch notes for 1.4.2 below....

PlayStation 5: 01.400.200
Xbox Series X|S: 1.4.2.0
PC: 1.4.2

Fixed an issue in the The House in Distress quest where Zoe went missing, preventing quest progression
Fixed an issue where the player is unable to leave the Gap after exiting to the Main Menu right after defeating the Artist Resonant and not using the Ability selection prompt
Fixed an issue where the player is unable to ask Busken (NPC) about Underhill after getting far enough into the quest
Fixed an issue with the Notes: Every Dog Has Her Day side quest where completing the quest was not awarding an Artifact as a reward. You shall now be rewarded. Unless the dog ate the reward. We also added a method to retroactively give the reward to players who have completed the quest (as long as they did not enter New Game + yet!)
Fixed an issue where the Firebreaker you have to protect decides to do nothing but stand around.
Fixed an issue where the Burn status effect deals too much damage to Dylan while using the Wallet Artifact and running out of Power
Fixed an issue where during Escort tasks the Rangers didn’t always reset their positions correctly.
Fixed subtitle timing and other localization issues across all languages

8th September 2026
TVPulse Magazine Talks To CONTROL Resonant's Sean Durrie on Bringing Dylan Faden To Life

19:19 Rachel

Our friend Jennifer Griffin over at TVPulse Magazine recently interviewed Sean Durrie on taking on the hero's mantle in CONTROL Resonant.

Spanning just over seventy minutes, their conversation touches on a range of topics, including an exploration of Dylan's humanity, the process of bringing the character to life through motion capture and voice recordings, as well as his experience working with Remedy. He also delved into the studio's audition process and how different it is from what you might expect.

While it's a very nerdy interview (our favourite kind!), it's also a very relaxed one, which opened the doors to a deeper exploration of the character. Early on, Sean talks about the emotional weight on the protagonist and how cautious he was about conveying it just right. "The totality of Dylan's experience, there were many parts that got me pretty emotional because I definitely... I didn't want to make him a caricature of a person with trauma, and so I wanted to do justice, cos there are people that that's a very real experience for them, and I didn't want to make it false," Sean states. "So, I did a lot of research on how trauma can affect someone on a physical level, as well as a mental level."

Sean Durrie began working with Remedy back in 2013, initially stepping into the role of a prototype version of Jack Joyce for Quantum Break before becoming the fan-favourite character Nick Marsters in the final edition. Even before the establishment of the Remedy Connected Universe, the studio regularly worked with some of its favourite actors, including Matthew Porretta, Ilkka Villi, James McCaffrey, and Fred Berman, just to name a few. While Quantum Break is not officially part of the RCU, it gave the studio the opportunity to bring in some familiar faces, reuniting with both Courtney Hope (Beth Wilder) and Sean Durrie for Control.

Make sure to check out the interview below or on the TVPulse YouTube channel, HERE!

For those wary of spoilers, Jennifer mentions in her article, "Please note, this interview does not contain major plot or character spoilers from Control Resonant, but it does involve a deep discussion on the game, its story, Dylan’s arc, and other details."

7th October 2026
CONTROL Resonant Launch Giveaways from Custom High-End Gaming PCs to Literature

17:24 Rachel

With CONTROL Resonant out in the wild, there's been a fresh wave of new giveaways to celebrate the release, from gorgeous books offered by community members to impressive custom PC builds by platform specialists.

Before we get into the company giveaways, our first shoutout has to be the community-driven giveaway. Scully is giving away the incredibly beautiful and hefty sealed edition of The Art & Making of Control. If you were introduced to Remedy or the series with CONTROL Resonant, you're going to want to enter; it's such a highly prized book.

Scully's The Art & Making Of Control Giveaway!

A true Object of Power, this collection spans an impressive 384 pages and measures 11" x 8.5", so it's a sizable beast! The hardback book is paired with an impressive textured slipcase and three art cards. The pages are bound with thread-sewn binding for maximum page view and durability, a huge plus for fellow bookreaders who don't crack the spine.

Prize: The Art & Making Of Control
How to Enter: Follow & Comment!
End Date: 28th October 2026

[US Only] Falcon Northwest Talon's Gaming PC

Built by high-performance PC builders, Falcon Northwest, this prize features a specially designed case adorned with CONTROL Resonant key art. Inside, it comes packed with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K 5.3 GHz CPU, allowing players to get the best possible picture quality, with DLSS 4.5 and Path Tracing enabled. (Annnd breathe.)

Prize: Falcon Northwest Talon CONTROL Resonant PC (valued $5,799)
Location: US-Only
How to Enter: Gleam.io Tasklist
End Date: October 13th 2026.

[US & Canada Only] MSI Gaming USA's GeForce RTX 5080 w. Custom Plate

With a custom design by Tech Tesseract, MSI is giving away a GeForce RTX 5080 16 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC. This impressive bit of kit features hybrid liquid cooling with a 360mm radiator for superior thermal performance. It is also incredibly expensive. If your PC needs a graphics upgrade and you're based in the US or Canada, check it out!

Prize: GeForce RTX 5080 16 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
Location: US & Canada
How to Enter: Gleam.io Tasklist
End Date: October 13th 2026.

[US Only] CORSAIR's Ultimate Gaming PC

CORSAIR is offering one winner the opportunity to win what they describe as the "Ultimate Gaming PC"; an ORIGIN PC MILLENNIUM Gaming Desktop inspired by CONTROL Resonant. The build features a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 270K +, and is covered in a custom Resonant-themed black case featuring the Manhattan skyline.

Prize: ORIGIN PC MILLENNIUM Gaming Desktop inspired by CONTROL Resonant
Location: US-Only
How to Enter: Gleam.io Tasklist
End Date: October 13th at 11:59 PM PT.

[Worldwide] The Sudden Stop's Annihilation Giveaway

While writing the list, we also had to give a shoutout to our own giveaway! One winner will receive a paperback edition of the Southern Reach Series' Annihilation signed by author Jeff VanderMeer. The book series was named as a strong inspiration for the original Control adventure. Whether you're returning to the series or will be picking it up for the first time, make sure to get your entry in before this weekend!

Prize: Signed Edition of Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
Location: Worldwide
How to Enter: Gleam.io Tasklist
End Date: October 10th 2026, 23:59 BST

6th October 2026
The Stupendium Releases New CONTROL Resonant-Inspired Track, The Sky Below

19:22 Rachel

The Stupendium is back with another Remedy-themed music video, this time centred around the twisting world of CONTROL Resonant!

Sponsored by the developer, The Sky Below is their second collaboration, following on from their ambitious Alan Wake 2-inspired music, The Ribbon.

Since the game was released, we've been careful to keep spoilers off this site and our social media channels, particularly since the physical launch has been delayed until later this month. In terms of spoilers, this one isn't too bad, as the video is more to encourage new players to jump into the experience. Out of caution, we watched it after completing the game, and for us, that's the recommended route. There are no real spoilers in the sense of major plot points, so completing the game isn't necessary first, buuuut depending on how cautious you were with spoilers during the marketing build-up, this might be a link you want to revisit afterwards.

In the video's description, Stupendium talked about what the collaboration enabled them to achieve: "I’m very grateful, because their sponsorship meant we could go ALL OUT on this video. We have ALL the toys in this one: Armando our robot arm, a new (second-hand) super slow-mo camera, the smoke machine, the caustic light projector, prismatic lens filters, an air-compressor… and that’s just the gear! Did I mention we booked a rain studio and custom built TWO sets? AND ONE ROTATES? "

"The whole team worked super hard on this one. Every second is packed full of really cool stuff, I think it came out incredibly. I hope you think so too! Maybe take a second to look at all the lovely names in the credits below and appreciate them for their work!" The track features two singers, with Cami-Cat returning to her role as Jesse. He continues, "Special thanks to the wonderful @Cami-Cat for jumping on this track and providing the vocals for Jesse’s character. We had to get her back on this one as she’s been on all of my other Remedy-verse songs! She knocks it out of the park every single time - go give her some love!"

5th October 2026
Stream Petri Alanko's Hauntingly Beautiful CONTROL Resonant Soundtrack Now!

17:56 Rachel

Not ready to leave Manhattan just yet? Petri Alanko's hauntingly beautiful soundtrack for CONTROL Resonant is now available to stream!

Published by Milan Records and Sony Music, the thirteen-track collection includes The One I Once Knew, heard in the closing credits and featuring Amelia Jones. If you've played Alan Wake 2, you may recognise her name or voice from previous collaborations with Alanko, including End of an Era for The Lake House expansion. (The piece was originally an early exclusive to NME before the full album was released.)

The album also features Obsessive Compulsive Order, the iconic track which was paired with Resonant's announcement trailer at The Game Awards 2025. Released separately as an early teaser in mid-June, the standalone piece announced Alanko's continuing collaboration with the studio!

Known in the games industry for his gorgeous music, Petri Alanko's relationship with Remedy began with Alan Wake and continued through each of the projects since. While he's been involved with the studio for over the past fifteen years, his collaboration is always a treat to discover, having become a staple of the Remedy Connected Universe. His work with CONTROL Resonant pushes the bar further, with a strong soundtrack featuring an emotional core throughout. His eighteen-minute piece, Sibling Theme (Broken Conduit) - Long Version, is the perfect example of the strength and vulnerability he has imbued in his work.

If you want to learn more about how he brought the soundtrack to life, Alanko has recently spoken to MusicRadar about the creation process.

Ready to dive back in? You can listen to Petri Alanko's CONTROL Resonant soundtrack, HERE!

3rd October 2026
CONTROL Resonant Receives Two Golden Joystick Award Nominations, Best Supporting Actor with Frankie & Best Visuals

21:31 Rachel

CONTROL Resonant may have only just been released, but it's already attracted critical acclaim, receiving two nominations for Best Visual Design and Best Supporting Performer at this year's Golden Joystick Awards.

Voting is now open to the public until October 23rd. The results will be announced at Golden Joystick Awards in Central London on November 11th, broadcast live on YouTube.

Praised for its sweeping, twisted landscapes and gorgeous visuals, it's perhaps no surprise that CONTROL Resonant has been selected for Best Visual Design. For the selection process, the organisers describe the category as recognition of "technical brilliance and artistic flair. These are the games that push the limits of console or PC hardware, or that create coherent, immersive, worlds that we never want to leave, which burn bright in the memory long after we've finished playing." Resonant is up against Forza Horizon 6, SAROS, Phonopolis, Orbitals, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.

Another standout for the game was Zoe De Vera, portrayed by the brilliant Frankie Kevich. "Our Best Supporting Performer award recognises the talented actors who delivered emphatic supporting roles in video games over the past 12 months," describe the ceremony organisers. Kevich's portrayal brings the character to life, from her cautious, slightly antagonistic start to her becoming Dylan's closest confidante. Paired with great writing, Kevich's delivery and emotion made Zoe an instant community favourite. For the category, she is up against Troy Baker (Nathaniel Essex, Marvel's Wolverine), Vic Michaelis (Runa Blask, Star Wars Zero Company), Lennie James (John Greenway), Terry O'Quinn (Richard, Silent Hill Townfall), and Grace Saif (Diana, PRAGMATA).

Click HERE to vote at the Golden Joystick Awards!

2nd October 2026
Remedy Publishes CONTROL Resonant Accolades Trailer

19:25 Rachel

With CONTROL Resonant in players' hands, Remedy has published a new trailer centred on the enthusiastic response and reviews.

The Accolades Trailer combines gameplay footage with player and media feedback, perfect for persuading those extra friends to join in the fight. Looking at the overwhelming reception, it's perhaps no surprise that just over a week after its launch, the title is also up for two Golden Joystick Awards.

A quick warning to parautilitarians still in the early stages of the game! If you haven't completed the "Plan of Attack" quest yet, you may want to come back to this trailer later. While brief, there's a potential spoiler that you might want to avoid.

CONTROL Resonant launched on September 24th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A physical edition of the game is set to be released on October 15th.

2nd October 2026
CONTROL Resonant Hotfix 1.4.1 Now Available
[Fixes for The Park Storyline Quest & Dylan's Powers]

18:29 Rachel

Following Remedy's massive 1.4.0 update yesterday for CONTROL Resonant, the team has published a smaller hotfix, resolving some issues that had accidentally snuck in following the roll out.

Two main things were resolved with this latest patch. The first now enables players to complete the main questline at The Park. The second allows players to use Dylan's powers in combination.

Posting the patch notes on their website and Steam page, Remedy writes, "This hotfix addresses two specific issues that yesterday's 1.4.0 Game Update unfortunately broke. There were thousands of changes in 1.4.0 and while we diligently test these updates, some things unfortunately slip. We apologize for any frustration caused."

Official Hotfix 1.4.1 Patch Notes

Fixed an issue where players were unable to progress The Park Resonant quest because eating the Mold (required quest step) became impossible.
Fixed Dash canceling while using Elevate: The issue here was that while fixing a bug related to movement, we inadvertently broke the momentum from dashing carrying over to Surge. We apologize for this and lets... move on.

1st October 2026
CONTROL Resonant Update 1.4.0 Now Available
[Introduces New Game ++, New Assist Mode Options, HUD Updates]

20:15 Rachel

Today, Remedy has rolled out a monster of an update for CONTROL Resonant with fixes across the board. There's also some exciting new additional content, specifically the New Game ++, which now allows infinite runs.

Writing in the 1.4.0 patch notes, Remedy looked back on the launch week, stating, "We have been very happy with the game's stability and overall technical performance during the launch window, based on the feedback we've received and the data we are seeing. However, there's always more to improve and fix, especially in a game of this size and ambition. Many things are much easier to see now that so many people are playing."

If you have not finished the game, DO NOT highlight the hidden text. You will get spoiled on some of the big plot points! However, if you're curious to find out what the patch brings, the highlights section is safe.

HIGHLIGHTS

New Game ++
You can now play an infinite number of runs of CONTROL Resonant in New Game ++
Added the Build Power number to the Loadout screen on the bottom left so that players can easily see their Power level instead of having to find it buried in the Stats & Effects menu
It's worth saying here that if you are below the enemy level, you are going to have a tougher time with combat, so keep doing side quests, explore twisted Manhattan, and level up!
The HUD will have a little notification icon to indicate that you have new things to buy or upgrade in The Gap
Added a feature that when you pin materials you need to acquire for upgrades, you can see if these materials are available at the Vendor by looking at the Vendor icon on the Map (instead of having to go to the Vendor to see their wares)
Unknown Zone - Decreased the overall amount of combat and intensity by 10%-15%
Added a separate volume slider for radio dialogue. You can now customize the audio balance between speakers/headphones and the DualSense controller speaker
Added a new option in the Assist Mode - Power Core Charge Duration: Added a 100-300% Power Core Charge duration multiplier
Many fixes to map markers either sticking around too long or being in the wrong place and not clearing correctly. We are sure we still missed a few of these, though
Fixed a VFX issue where framerate could drop during the Artist Resonant fight when she does her special attack
Added “Mute copyrighted music” option to turn off Apocalyptica’s “Upperhand” intro credits song (It’s a great track, so why would you)
Added a Tutorial about the Rush ability removing status effects
Fixed over-saturated HDR highlights in AgX (tonemapper)
Fixed a multitude of subtitle and VO issues across the game
Several specific performance optimizations, mainly targeting PC minimum and recommended specs
Polish on all aspects of the game, including audio, dialogue timing, subtitle timing, animation, lighting, code, mission polish, UI, and so on
Added support for Razer haptics. The game will trigger many gameplay events like using melee, taking damage, etc., and trigger effects on Razer peripherals
We should also mention that AMD has released new optional drivers that improve performance and fix several game crashes. Please download the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.9.2 Optional Driver directly from the AMD website .

Game Update Notes

AUDIO

Added a separate volume slider for radio dialogue, so players will be able to customize the audio balance between speakers/headphones + DualSense controller speaker
Added “Mute copyrighted music” option to turn off Apocalyptica’s “Upperhand” intro credits song. (It’s a great track, so why would you)
Dialogue fixes in all areas of the game
Improved audio mix, sound effects, and ambiance across the game
Fixed an issue where the audio would desync across the game (also known as the haunting bug of Alan Wake 2…)
Fixed an issue where Dylan’s melee attacks would not play the right sound effect
Fixed issues with the Ranger’s combat barks playing at inopportune times, as fun as that could be
Fixed multiple music state restoration issues when loading a save or entering and exiting The Gap
Fixed the music not being stopped after completing the quest The Party Won’t Stop. (Guess the party had to be stopped)
Fixed Dr Darling’s projected videos going out of sync or losing dialogue altogether
Fixed the Deserter Resonant boss music not playing if the player backtracks from the approach before entering the fight
Fixed an issue with audio cutting out throughout the game on Xbox Series X

VISUALS

Minor improvements to many conversation animations and timings
Fixed Rangers glitching if they die by being smashed high up in the air
Fixed an issue where the player could get out of bounds when approaching the Deserter boss by executing an enemy in the factory
Reduced artifacts in the opening credits, resulting in the vibes not being at maximum
Additional polish addressing minor issues across a range of cinematics
Adjusted many areas of the game to stop players from getting out of bounds or breaking Story Quest progression
Adjusted draw distances, tweaked streaming volumes, and improved many LODs to fix pop-in issues across the game
Adjusted the Hedron boss phase 1 arena size to improve the player experience
Improved signposting towards the Oldest House rooftop in the Unknown Zone
Improved player interactions (sliding and parkouring) on a range of objects across the game
Fixed many dynamic objects that should be static and vice versa

CODE

Several performance optimizations, mainly targeting PC minimum and recommended specs
Crash fixes across all platforms
Fixed over-saturated HDR highlights in AgX (tonemapper)
Fixed aggressive artifacts and pixelation most visible when using HDR
Fixed an issue where the game would crash when toggling between RT modes
Fixed an issue where the Steam Controller wouldn’t reconnect if the connection were lost (you are back in the game!) This fix also impacts other controllers when using Steam Input.
Increased the Main Menu Save Game slot count from 5 to 7
For example: New Game+ runs, and your original run save games exist in separate Save Game folders, which are accessible when loading a game from the main menu.
Fixed an issue where Dylan’s outfits would change when fast traveling to Downtown Zone after the credits have rolled
Added a new option in the Assist Mode - The game now refunds one dodge and one jump after an air execution if the player is out of both
DLSS frame gen improvements: scale the motion blur shutter speed by the DLSS/FSR frame generation multiplier and allow V-Sync to be used together with DLSS FG
Improved language detection for various languages and locales on startup
Fixed an issue where the render resolution dropdown would show a blank label after booting in exclusive Fullscreen
Fixed an issue where the Frame Rate Limiter disabled itself when other graphics options are changed
Fixed tear-like artifacts appearing in specific videos on PlayStation 5
Fixed an issue where the skip button shows up where it shouldn’t
Fixed an issue in the Into the Sinkhole quest where during the miniboss encounter enemies would get stuck or fall out of Gravity Anomalies (so it's harder now)
Fixed an issue where Drone enemies (the ones whose sacrifice is meaningless to the progress of the encounters) would disappear too quickly when revived by the “Crowd Conversion” talent
Fixed multiple issues when using the Push ability and how enemies react to it in Gravity Anomalies
Fixed an issue where using any of the Fast Travel doors in Evacuation Zone and moving to Central would result in the game displaying the wrong Zone name (at least the font size stayed consistent!)
Fixed the Leashing status effect so that enemies returning to their area regenerate Falter instead of being immune to it
Fixed an issue where Dylan would not perform the Ground Slam if he hit his head on a low ceiling…
Fixed an issue where the Shield ability was not affected by the Wallet Artifact (show me the money!)
Fixed an issue where the Tutorial for Respeccing and refunding would be skipped if the player quits to the main menu right after defeating the Artist
Fixed an issue in the quest Enemy of My Enemy where Pope’s dialogue would go missing after reloading the game
Fixed an issue where selecting silent conversation options plays the wrong dialogue (stay quiet!)
Fixed an issue where the Shield ability was leaving behind corrupted shadows trailing Dylan when blocking an explosive attack
Fixed an issue where, in the fight against the Collective Resonant boss, the Mold Scrappers are unable to move after using their Leap in Gravity Anomalies
Fixed an issue where The Last Taxi quest wasn’t granting any rewards (well, Dylan didn’t really pay for the ride at any point…)
Fixed an issue where collecting an audio collectible would not always play when you would instantly go into the Archives menu to listen to the collectible you picked up
Fixed an issue where using the Command function on a heavy enemy with low health costs 2 charges (instead of 1) despite the “Thought Leader” talent being active
Fixed a rare issue with Artifacts. Sometimes equipping an artifact, then removing it and equipping it again in the Loadout screen, removed the effect the Artifact was supposed to produce

GAME DESIGN

Unknown Zone - Decreased the overall amount of combat by 10%-15%
(Some of you on Reddit will be happy about this one) Made the Firebreak employee doing his job in The Park a lot stronger. There wasn’t supposed to be this amount of Mold to to stand in to make the job that difficult for the Firebreaker.
Slightly increased Astral Rebuke lifetime
Adjusted mini boss and heavy enemy reactions to the player using the Push ability
Updated rewards to ensure players can max out every Zone in New Game+ somewhat easier
Adjusted some SHÜM Challenge scores to be easier
Added a Tutorial about the Rush ability removing status effects
Finetuned some DualSense adaptive trigger effects
Fixed an issue where Explosive threat indicators for Mold projectiles are visible from too far
Fixed an issue in the Co-Director Resonant fight where triggering a Perfect Dodge was nigh-on impossible against most of the boss's attacks (sorry)
Fixed an issue where after killing the Collective Resonant with One-Hit Kills on in the Assist Mode, its tentacles remained alive and surprised the crap out of players if they returned to the site of the glorious fight
Fixed an issue where the Status Spread talent upgrade would spread the Infected/Burn status effect even after it had expired
Fixed an issue where NPCs with half-armor had an incorrect status effect icon
Fixed an issue where warning indicators were being shown from grenades thrown by friendly Rangers
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in the training area of The Gap for an eternity
Fixed an issue where the Split Pivot and Split Orbit combo enders can retrigger the Crush Instant Charge upgrade multiple times, which can cause animations to get stuck
Finetuned the forklift enemy to be easier to hit
Fixed Player progression - Secondary Weapon - Power Drill upgrade adds less than 25% power from drilling airborne enemies
Fixed an issue where Swarm Satellites were not dealing damage to each other after using Command
Fixed an issue where the Magnet Artifact didn’t show small Resource Crates on the map in dungeons
Fixed an issue where the Executive Order upgrade for the Extend Aberrant form didn’t work correctly
Fixed an issue where destroying land mines and hitting electric boxes would give the player the Ruthless status effect

LEVEL DESIGN

Many fixes to Map markers either sticking around too long or being in the wrong place or requiring both entrances to the room be opened to make the marker disappear (that’s one way to extend the gameplay hours)
Dylan now audibly reacts to doing Tasks
Fixed an issue where the Field Panopticon encounter could be skipped in the Co-Director Approach
New Game +: Fixed a rare issue in the Into the Sinkhole quest where a miniboss wouldn't spawn at the end of the quest
Improved many Gravity Anomalies to work better
Not sure why, but the microphone in “The Party Won't Stop” karaoke mission no longer stays floating in the air after the song has been completed. Thought it was an Altered Item
Fixed Carbon Copy Part 2 - The call from Zoe that starts part 2 doesn't trigger
Fixed several issues where enemy encounters started prematurely, and enemies fell through the world to their (deserved) deaths
Fixed a rare issue with the Achievement / Trophy – “Repeating, Refracting”, where the user got the Achievement / Trophy after killing the Hedron after the third phase, before the platforming section
Fixed multiple PlayStation 5 Activities triggering at wrong times and not ending correctly
Fixed an issue where the “Customer Complaint” collectible lacked a pick up prompt in the Downtown Zone
Fixed an issue where in the New Growth quest step Find the Test Subjects remains to be done even after the player finds and eliminates them without interacting with the Mold guide
Fixed an issue in the “Recursions and Iterations” quest where after reloading the game an interact would appear on Ayad, but do nothing.
Fixed an issue in the “Carbon Copy” quest where Hannah’s voice can be heard all over the Zone…
Fixed an issue where the A New Directive quest fails to start or progress if the player gets caught by a polaroid camera during a call from Fra.
Fixed an issue where in the Underpass Fault the path forward fails to be lit properly and the player is unable to make progress.
Fixed an issue with The Complete Set quest where the interaction prompt for the Subwoofer at the end of the quest would not appear for 2 minutes
Fixed an issue with the Panopticon Service Request where the cell door to the radio was open too early and picking it up would result in skipped quest steps

LIGHTING

Additional polish across the entire game, including cinematics
Improvements to lighting performance across all Zones
Fixed and issue where a large placeholder object would appear in the middle of the SHÜM Challenge mode’s Parkour course. (GTFO)

LOCALIZATION

Fixed many issues for voice overs across all languages
Fixed several voice over issues across all languages
Fixed many text typos across all languages

MISCELLANEOUS

Updated the credits

NARRATIVE AND USER INTERFACE

Overall polish across text and VO throughout the entire game
Fixed several issues with subtitle timings, subtitles taking up too much space on the screen and other issues
Added in missing non-English VO and fixed issues where the game would default to English despite another language being chosen
Fixed an issue where the speaker name was not shown in subtitles if VO language was set to a language other than English
Fixed issues where calls to Dylan would overlap at inopportune moments
New Game + - Fixed an issue where Zoe would mention rescuing the Party Won’t Stop partygoers and congratulate Dylan for saving them. Despite everyone being dead
The Build Power number is now added to the Loadout screen on the bottom left.

Added the Build Power to the Loadout screen so that players can easily see their Power level instead of having to find it buried under the Stats & Effects menu
The HUD will have a little notification icon to indicate that you have new things to buy or upgrade in The Gap
Added a feature that when you pin materials you need to acquire for upgrades, you can see if these materials are available at the Vendor by looking at the Vendor icon on the Map (instead of having to go to the Vendor to see their wares)
Removed the scroll requirement from the EULA and Privacy Policy screens. (The real highlight of this patch. Legal in the house!)
Spoiler warning added to the Digital Deluxe Edition’s Art book menu
Fixed several instances of overlapping HUD elements, such as notifications, conversations, subtitles and the HUD being visible over in-game cutscenes or scripted sequences
Fixed an issue where the player could become stuck in the Options menu after backing out using a mouse while entering a code in the “Redeem Code” screen
Fixed multiple issues when using ultrawide aspect ratio
Fixed an issue where the Artifact currencies were not sorted correctly
Fixed an issue where the user was unable to use the slider with a mouse in the Collectibles tab
Fixed issues where the vendor was showing incorrect prices (respect the hustle!)
Fixed an issue where the map was not defaulting to maxed out zoom when viewing in dungeons (quests taking place underground)
Fixed an issue where the “Enter Redeem Code” field stays filled when the player attempts to enter a new code after one has already been entered on PlayStation 5
Fixed Display calibration background isn't completely black in all cases

When you pin materials you need to acquire for upgrades, you can see if these materials are available at the Vendor by looking at the Vendor icon on the Map (instead of having to go to the Vendor to see their wares)

VFX

Fixed an VFX issue where framerate could drop during the Artist Resonant fight when she does her special attack
Improved performance in the Dancer Resonant approach path

30th September 2026
GeForce Rewards Offers Exclusive Third Ice Baseball Cap Outfit Unlock for CONTROL Resonant

22:24 Rachel

PC Gamers! If you are playing CONTROL Resonant on an NVIDIA GeForce-supported device, you have the opportunity to unlock an exclusive Third Ice Baseball Cap outfit item.

The gift is part of the GeForce Rewards programme, which teams up with developers to provide cosmetic goodies for its community. Past rewards include outfits for Marvel Rivals, 007 First Light, Diablo IV, World of Warcraft and more. While the items don't usually have a gameplay buff, they're a nice extra for PC owners.

Rewards are available for GeForce gamers with a GeForce GTX 10 Series or above on a first-come, first-served basis. To collect, log in to the NVIDIA App and head to the "Rewards" tab. (If you haven't created an account before, the website can walk you through the steps, HERE.) Once you have your go, load up CONTROL Resonant, go to options, and scroll down to the bottom to find the "Redeem Code" listing.

Codes are limited, so make sure you collect and redeem yours soon!

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