Unofficial reference · Launch guide
CONTROL Resonant, the launch facts
The digital release has one unlock instant, the same everywhere. The disc, the early window and New Zealand each land on a different day. This site puts the dates, editions and platform answers in one place.
One instant, and the four dates around it
Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC
One instant, not a rolling midnight. The studio’s launch-times graphic gives every city a time that works out to this moment, and the Xbox catalogue and the PlayStation Store both carry it as the original release time. Everything below is that one moment, converted.
Converted to twelve cities below.
| Where | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Thu 24 Sept, 07:00 |
| Mexico City | Thu 24 Sept, 08:00 |
| New York | Thu 24 Sept, 10:00 |
| São Paulo | Thu 24 Sept, 11:00 |
| London | Thu 24 Sept, 15:00 |
| Berlin | Thu 24 Sept, 16:00 |
| Helsinki | Thu 24 Sept, 17:00 |
| Dubai | Thu 24 Sept, 18:00 |
| Singapore | Thu 24 Sept, 22:00 |
| Tokyo | Thu 24 Sept, 23:00 |
| Sydney | Fri 25 Sept, 00:00 |
| Auckland | Fri 25 Sept, 02:00 |
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Deluxe early access, PlayStation 5 only | 22 September |
| Digital release, every platform at once | 24 September, 14:00 UTC |
| New Zealand and eastern Australia | 25 September, by the clock on the wall |
| Physical editions, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S | 15 October |
Where it runs, and the rows nobody has answered
A store page that does not list a platform is not the studio saying no, and a report that a director did not rule one out is not the studio saying yes. Each row below gives the answer where there is one, and says so plainly where there is not.
| Platform | Status | What the studio or the platform holder said |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Named for launch | “will launch worldwide on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.” |
| Xbox Series X|S | Named for launch | “Control Resonant launches in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with support for Xbox Play Anywhere.” |
| PC: Steam and Epic Games Store | Named for launch | “CONTROL Resonant will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), and GeForce NOW.” |
| Mac | Announced for later | “The Mac version via Steam and the App Store will follow later in 2026.” |
| Steam Deck | Rated Unsupported by Valve | “Yes. CONTROL Resonant will support Steam Deck at launch.” |
| Xbox Game Pass | Not addressed | No statement from Remedy to quote. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not addressed | No statement from Remedy to quote. |
| PS4 and Xbox One | Not addressed | No statement from Remedy to quote. |
Four figures worth having to hand
Two digital editions
$59.99 · $69.99
Standard and Digital Deluxe. The studio has no plans for a Collector's Edition.
Main story, the studio's figure
25–35 hours
From the studio's PlayStation Blog post, not a reviewer's clock.
Full audio
8 of 15
Languages with spoken dialogue, out of every language the store lists.
PC storage
120 GB SSD
The final figure. Earlier posts said 100 GB.
Six things to settle before you buy
Unlock time
One instant, converted into twelve cities and your own zone.
Which edition
Standard, Digital Deluxe, the Steelbook and the Siblings bundle, side by side.
Where it runs
PS5, Xbox, Steam and Epic, with the rows nobody has answered marked as such.
Will it run
The studio's six-tier table, read as a table.
Play Control first?
The studio's own answer, and what the first game gives you anyway.
What critics said
Scores by outlet, and the one review that made headlines.
Every page, by topic
Launch and dates
Editions and price
Reviews and video
Story and the first game
Quick answers to the common questions
More in the full FAQ. The sources page lists every link the answers rest on.
When does CONTROL Resonant unlock?
At 14:00 UTC on 24 September 2026 for the digital release. That is 10:00 in New York and 15:00 in London. New Zealand and eastern Australia are already on 25 September by then.
Is there early access?
Only on PlayStation 5, and only with the Digital Deluxe Edition: 48 hours, starting 22 September. Steam and Xbox list no early window.
When can I pre-load it on Steam?
Pre-ordered Steam copies can start downloading 24 hours before launch. That window is for Steam; pre-loading on Epic, PlayStation 5 and Xbox was not covered.
When can I get the disc?
The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S physical editions, including the Steelbook, follow on 15 October, three weeks after the digital release.
Do I need to play the first CONTROL?
No. The studio says both games stand on their own and calls this one an easy entry point.
Is it on Game Pass?
The studio has not said. The Game Pass catalogue does not list it, and Xbox's store lists it with a purchase price.
Is it single-player?
Yes. The studio calls it a single-player experience that does not require an internet connection.
Does it work on Steam Deck?
The studio said it would support Steam Deck at launch. Valve's own compatibility report now rates it Unsupported, citing graphics performance.
Was there a day-one patch?
Yes. Version 1.3.3 lowered enemy health and Falter thresholds, raised Dylan's early combat strength, and cut the cost of respeccing.