Jesse Faden in CONTROL Resonant
Jesse’s story is the first game’s. In Resonant the studio hands the controller to her brother and calls her central to the story.
Can you play as Jesse?
Q and A
The short answer
The studio’s answer is that Dylan is the lead: “Dylan Faden is at the center of the story, and our only playable character.” Stated in Steam announcement: the release date announcement
What is her role, then?
The same announcement continues: “Jesse remains central to the story of CONTROL Resonant, but it’s Dylan moving the story forward.” The Steam description has Dylan seeking “his sister, FBC Director Jesse Faden”, and Remedy’s launch text describes her as missing. Listed on Steam store page (appdetails API) Written in Remedy: the worldwide launch announcement
Where Jesse’s story is told
- The first game. The studio’s recap text says she “entered the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control: the Oldest House.” Written in Steam announcement: Previously on CONTROL Whether you want to play it before Resonant is answered on Play Control first?
- The recap video above. Its announcement describes her as the FBC’s new Director who fought the Hiss and found her brother, Dylan. Written in Steam announcement: Previously on CONTROL
- Resonant’s own text. Steam sets up the handoff this way: “Jesse Faden walked into the Oldest House to confront the threat within. Now Dylan must walk out of it to contain the threat beyond.” Listed on Steam store page (appdetails API)
How the siblings connect
The studio describes the link both ways: “Dylan’s journey is shaped by Jesse’s action. As Jesse’s journey in CONTROL was shaped by Dylan’s actions.” Written in Steam announcement: the release date announcement Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen adds that both games keep the pair at the center and shift the perspective. Said in Xbox Wire: Control Resonant, self-publishing and Xbox Play Anywhere
For the character you play, see Dylan Faden. For how the two games fit together, see Is it a sequel?