Control: Resonant
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Release dates by platform
- TBCTBA
- PCSep 24, 2026
- PS5Sep 24, 2026
- Xbox SeriesSep 24, 2026
Last official trailer: 24/08/2026 (today)
Also known as: control 2
Direct sequel to Control, with new protagonist Dylan Faden, releasing the same day as Silent Hill: Townfall.
Control: Resonant is #32 in the HypeTracker ranking, down 1 spot(s) this week, with 15.6 M measured views, including +306 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 61% from official and media trailers.
This week in the comments
The week was dominated by the new gameplay trailer, with an overwhelming wave of enthusiasm and hope for the studio's commercial success, while a vocal minority kept debating the removal of the parry mechanic.
No-parry combat still splits opinions
About 20% of the week's comments discuss the choice to skip parry/deflect: many praise it as refreshing, others lament a perceived simplification.
A wave of support for Remedy
A very large share of messages (over a third) express hope the game sells well and "saves" the studio, a constant theme but especially intense this week following the trailer.
Telekinesis nostalgia
Several commenters miss Jesse's powers and hope the game keeps some physics/destruction, a topic newly prominent this week due to the gameplay trailer.
GOTY talk and GTA6 comparisons
Many comments (roughly 15%) name the game their personal GOTY pick, often favorably compared to GTA6, a trend already well established in the broader corpus.
Top reactions and controversies
Hope for Remedy's commercial success
Dominant takeSince the announcement, a huge number of commenters worry Remedy won't recover commercially and call for buying the game to support the studio, often referencing post-Alan Wake 2 struggles.
Remedy's weird, unique identity
Dominant takeThe community constantly celebrates Remedy's singular visual, narrative and sound identity, often proudly called "weird", compared favorably to more formulaic studios.
Guns vs melee: the big debate
ControversyThe shift from telekinetic shooting to melee hack-and-slash combat sharply divides the community: some see it as an exciting DMC-style evolution, others as a betrayal of Control's identity.
Music hailed as a masterpiece in its own right
Dominant takeThe soundtrack, especially the Finnish folk track Manalan Mailla and Petri Alanko's compositions, earns near-unanimous praise and passionate analysis of its cultural influences.
The physical disc war against Sony
ControversyA massive, highly organized wave of comments hijacks development videos to protest PlayStation's announced end of physical discs, largely unrelated to the game itself.
Jesse Faden's absence as playable protagonist
ControversyThe switch to Dylan as the playable hero disappoints part of the community attached to Jesse, while others welcome the fresh perspective and still hope for cameo appearances.
History — sentiment over time
- L'annonce
- CONTROL Resonant – Announcement Trailer
- Control Resonant First-Look Preview – This Is No Soulslike. It’s Faster
- CONTROL Resonant - Obsessive Compulsive Order (Announcement Trailer Music) by Petri Alanko
- Control Resonant - Stepping Into A New World Development Diary
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Control: Resonant — quick answers
How many views do Control: Resonant's trailers have?
As of 25/08/2026, Control: Resonant totals 15.6 M measured views: 9.5 M from official and media trailers, 6.1 M from creator buzz.
When does Control: Resonant release?
Control: Resonant is announced for Sep 24, 2026 on TBC · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series.
When was the last official Control: Resonant trailer?
The most recent official video counted for Control: Resonant was published on 24/08/2026 — today.
How hyped is Control: Resonant?
Control: Resonant ranks #32 of 102 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Strong”.
Is Control: Resonant worth the hype?
Control: Resonant ranks #32 out of 102 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 15.6 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (72% positive).
Is Control: Resonant's hype dying down?
The buzz is cooling: 306 k views gained in 7 days for Control: Resonant, down from its peaks — the ranking still reflects total measured views.
Is control 2 the same game as Control: Resonant?
Yes — Control: Resonant is also known as control 2.
What do players think of Control: Resonant?
Based on an analysis of 22 k YouTube comments, opinion on Control: Resonant currently stands at 72% positive and 13% negative.
Why is Control: Resonant controversial?
Guns vs melee: the big debate — The shift from telekinetic shooting to melee hack-and-slash combat sharply divides the community: some see it as an exciting DMC-style evolution, others as a betrayal of Control's identity.