The X-Files Meets Stranger Things In New Supernatural Gaming Thriller

Published Sep 5, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT Known as 'Cyberpunk 2077's' biggest fan, Angharad is a Welsh games writer who thrives in anything related to digital storytelling. If a video game explores the intricacies and horrors of womanhood, she is there. Thanks to previous work at GAMINGbible, GameByte, The Loadout, Game Luster, Angharad has built a strong understanding of both the digital world and what fans want from it and is eager to share her thoughts and expertise with readers. Sign in to your ScreenRant account If you are a fan of all things supernatural and miss episodes of Stranger Things and The X-Files on a daily basis, look no further than one of 2026's most anticipated video game releases, which launches later this month. Arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC and marking the highly anticipated sequel to 2019's Control, Control Resonant may be one of the many titles with the word 'resonant' releasing this year, but it is definitely the one that most of us have our eye on. The Sequel We Have All Been Waiting For Developed by Remedy Entertainment, and set in the same universe as the beloved Alan Wake franchise, Control Resonant will see players head to a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranormal annihilation. In the thrilling action-adventure RPG, you will take on the role of Dylan Faden as he uses his extraordinary powers to fight for humanity and bring an end to a reality-bending cosmic threat. Set to launch on 24 September, the direct sequel to Control's official synopsis reads as follows: After years in confinement at the hands of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), Dylan Faden emerges into a warped Manhattan at the peak of a paranatural crisis. Charged with combating a mysterious cosmic entity as it alters fundamental aspects of our reality, Dylan must harness his new-found powers to take the fight to the myriad threats overwhelming Manhattan. Join Dylan in this sequel to the multi-award-winning CONTROL to explore the expansive zones of a city overrun by the corrupting influences of the chaotic Hiss, invasive micro-organism, the Mold, and other twisted paranatural threats. On the path to unlocking the full potential of his paranatural abilities Dylan will also seek out his sister, FBC Director Jesse Faden, as he bids to comprehend and contain the dangers that have spilled beyond the confines of the Oldest House to tear our world apart. Available To Pre-Order Now Set across a Manhattan like you have never seen before, Control Resonant will welcome faces both old and new as Dylan seeks to re-establish his identity and tap into his powers to adapt reality itself. Featuring a deep progression system and the ability to use a paranatural superweapon that changes based on Dylan's needs, the sequel is everything Control gave us and more, and proves that Remedy Entertainment is a studio to be reckoned with. With just a few weeks to go until the launch of Control Resonant, it is now available to pre-order on your chosen platform and as a potential Game of the Year contender, it is not one that you are going to want to miss out on. Systems Released September 24, 2026 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Remedy Entertainment Publisher(s) Remedy Entertainment Prequel(s) Control, FBC: Firebreak Number of Players Single-player Genre(s) Action, RPG, Hack and Slash, Open-World