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Control Resonant Set for September 24 as PS5 Gets 48‑Hour Early Access

The State of Play reveal puts Remedy’s melee‑focused sequel on a crowded fall calendar and spotlights platform perks and steep PC demands that could affect buyers.

Overview

  • Remedy announced on Tuesday that Control Resonant will launch on September 24, 2026, and opened pre‑orders for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC with a Mac version to follow.
  • The game shifts the series to a melee‑focused action‑RPG with Dylan Faden as the sole playable character and a shapeshifting melee weapon called the Aberrant driving new progression and customization systems.
  • Pre‑order editions and pricing were detailed at launch, and Remedy confirmed the Digital Deluxe Edition’s 48‑hour early access is exclusive to the PS5 version, a move that has drawn criticism over platform‑specific value.
  • PC storefront listings show demanding system requirements, roughly 100GB of SSD storage and high GPU/CPU recommendations, while Remedy has listed PC features such as DLSS/path tracing and GeForce NOW support for cloud play.
  • Remedy is self‑publishing its largest title to date with wide localization plans, and the September release sits inside a packed triple‑A window that could influence buying choices, launch visibility and debate over paid early access incentives.