Control Resonant Lands a September Release Date, But Your SSD Might Need a Prep Session First
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Remedy Entertainment has set a September 24, 2026 release date for Control Resonant, but the game's heavy 100GB SSD requirement and steep PC specs mean players might need a hardware upgrade first.
Remedy Entertainment has finally locked in a September 24, 2026 release date for Control Resonant, accompanied by a fresh story trailer that gives players a better look at the studio's shift toward fast-paced, hack-and-slash character action. As reported by James Archer at Rock Paper Shotgun, the upcoming paranatural brawler is dropping into an increasingly crowded release window. That September lineup features heavy hitters like Silent Hill: Townfall on the exact same day, making it another crowded stretch where publishers are wrestling for attention.
While the release date is nice, the real conversation centers on the steep system requirements that recently appeared on the game's Steam page. Control Resonant demands a hefty 100GB of free SSD space, more than double the footprint of the original Control. PC players will also need to check their hardware configurations, as minimum GPUs start at a GTX 1070 or RX 5600, while recommended specs call for an RTX 3070 or RX 6700 alongside a Ryzen 7 3700X processor. With confirmation that the game will pack advanced features like path tracing and DLSS 4.5 support, Remedy is clearly continuing the trajectory set by Alan Wake 2 by prioritizing top-tier visual fidelity over broad compatibility with older rigs.
Despite those demanding specs, there is some surprisingly good news for handheld enthusiasts. While initial hardware targets suggested a rough time for portable play, Remedy representatives have confirmed that Steam Deck support is officially locked in for launch. For a community that increasingly relies on cross-platform flexibility and handheld gaming for daily sessions, that confirmation is a major relief. Whether you are jumping in on a high-end desktop rig or taking the paranatural chaos on the go via cloud or handheld, you still have a few months to clear out some drive space and prepare for Remedy's next ambitious trip into the strange.
Tags: Control Resonant, Remedy Entertainment, PC Gaming, Hardware, Steam Deck
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun