Control Resonant's Paranormal Threats Intensify in New Sequel

The sequel to the hit supernatural action game takes place 7 years later in a drastically changed Manhattan.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:06pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring sharp, jagged black silhouettes overlapping against a high-contrast background of deep red and stark white, conceptually representing the escalating supernatural dangers in the Control Resonant video game sequel.The supernatural threats of Control Resonant have grown in complexity and aggression, challenging players to confront the game's unsettling paranormal forces.Manhattan Today

The highly anticipated sequel to the hit supernatural action game Control, titled Control Resonant, is set 7 years after the events of the original. With Manhattan in shambles, the only person left to push back against the growing paranormal catastrophes is Dylan Faden. The game's developer has teased that the Hiss and the Mold, two of the main factions from the first game, have become "way more complex" and "more aggressive" in the new installment.

Why it matters

Control was praised for its unique blend of supernatural storytelling and intense third-person combat. Fans have eagerly awaited the next chapter, which promises to expand the game's mysterious lore and challenge players with even greater paranormal threats facing the ruined city of New York.

The details

In the original Control, the player took on the role of Jesse Faden as she navigated the shifting, reality-bending halls of the Federal Bureau of Control. The sequel, Control Resonant, jumps forward 7 years, with Dylan Faden now at the center of the story as he confronts the escalating supernatural crises plaguing Manhattan.

  • Control Resonant is set 7 years after the events of the original Control game.

The players

Dylan Faden

The protagonist of Control Resonant, taking over the role from the first game's main character, Jesse Faden.

The Hiss

A paranormal faction that was a major antagonist in the original Control game, and has become "way more complex" and "more aggressive" in the sequel.

The Mold

Another paranormal faction from the first Control game that has also grown in power and threat level in Control Resonant.

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The takeaway

Control Resonant promises to expand the unsettling supernatural world of the original game, challenging players with even greater paranormal threats as they step into the shoes of a new protagonist, Dylan Faden, navigating the ruined streets of Manhattan.