Remedy Entertainment pulled back the curtain on Control Resonant during PlayStation's State of Play, confirming the supernatural action sequel will launch September 24 at a price that undercuts the current industry standard. The standard edition comes in at $59.99, a deliberate move that saves players $10 compared to typical AAA releases.
The reveal included a fresh trailer showcasing the game's story, which shifts the protagonist spotlight to Dylan Faden, the brother of Jesse Faden from the original 2019 Control. Dylan must confront a catastrophic supernatural crisis that has swallowed Manhattan and threatens human existence itself.
Players willing to spend more will find a digital deluxe edition at $69.99, which bundles extra in-game content. PlayStation 5 owners get the sweetest deal: a exclusive digital deluxe version that includes 48 hours of early access, giving them a head start before the September 24 launch. Xbox and PC players will have to wait for the standard launch date.
Remedy is handling publishing directly this time around, a shift that apparently influences the company's confidence in pricing strategy. Johannes Paloheimo, the studio's Chief Commercial Officer and head of publishing, framed Control Resonant as the most expansive game Remedy has created, promising narrative twists and demanding gameplay designed to hook both franchise veterans and newcomers.
Game director Mikael Kasurinen provided additional story details on the official PlayStation blog, though the full narrative scope remains partially under wraps. The game exists within Remedy's shared universe that includes Alan Wake 2, but how tightly the two stories are woven together is still unclear.
Early impressions have been positive. After a hands-off preview in March, one editor described the combat as aggressive and fast-paced, signaling confidence in what Remedy is building. Paloheimo signaled that the studio plans a robust summer marketing push leading into the fall release, with multiple fan events scheduled across the coming months.
Beyond Control Resonant, Remedy continues work on Max Payne remakes in partnership with Rockstar Games, though those projects remain early in their reveal cycle.
Author Emily Chen: "Remedy betting big on a $60 price point for a AAA game in 2024 is either refreshingly honest or wildly optimistic, but their track record with Control suggests they've earned the faith."
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