Control Resonant developers announce highly anticipated feature is set for post-launch update.
Control Resonant has launched (though physical copies are still on the way), and Remedy Entertainment has already rolled out a patch to enhance combat, ensuring that early enemies aren’t overly tough. More updates are in the pipeline, and Remedy recently outlined its post-launch roadmap for this action RPG.
First on the agenda is a revamped New Game Plus mode, dubbed New Game Plus Plus. While many titles delay this feature for weeks or even months, Control Resonant allows players to dive into a New Game Plus run right after completing the game. In October, players can look forward to New Game Plus Plus, which lets you embark on consecutive NG+ runs without wiping your progress. “Feel free to tackle 665 runs if that’s your jam!” Remedy noted in a blog post. This is great news for those enjoying the melee combat and eager to take on even more Hiss foes.
But that’s not all—November will bring a photo mode to Control Resonant. (Specific dates for New Game Plus Plus and the photo mode haven’t been revealed yet.) “We’ve seen your requests—we hear you, and we’re excited to deliver,” Remedy stated.
To craft the photo mode, the developer collaborated with skilled virtual photographers from the community. They clarified that the feature wasn’t available at launch because they focused on ensuring the game was polished. Remedy also hinted at upcoming cosmetic options for the main character, Dylan, though details remain under wraps.
Control Resonant has received a solid critical response, though it hasn’t quite matched the acclaim of Remedy’s previous title, Alan Wake 2. Some reviews, like that of Willa Rowe, expressed disappointment, stating it “misses the mark in nearly every way.” She noted that while Resonant may be technically superior—offering sharper combat, a deeper story, and a meticulously crafted world—it lacks the essential Remedy magic that makes their games captivating. In contrast, other reviews have highlighted the game’s immersive world, intriguing enemies, and the portrayal of its protagonist.
The Hiss is back and just as bizarre as ever.