Control

Control

Shooter • Adventure
2019

Control is an upcoming Shooter/Adventure game releasing on Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4. Scheduled to launch on August 27, 2019.

Developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by 505 Games.

Release Date: 08/28/2019

Released
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Story

After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Control.

Control is Jesse Faden’s story and her personal search for answers as she grows into the role of the Director. The world of Control has its own story, as do the allies Jesse meets along the way. Jesse works with other Bureau agents and discovers strange experiments and secrets.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Google StadiaXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Xbox One

Genres

ShooterAdventure

Developer

  • Remedy Entertainment

Publisher

  • 505 Games

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Ratings & Reviews

83%
Critic Score
15 reviews
84%
User Score
798 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyScience fictionHorrorThriller

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

explorationmonsterspsychological horrorparanormalsurrealismcharacter customizationdark3d

Game Engine

Built with Northlight Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

August 27, 2019

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Google Stadia

July 27, 2021
Worldwide

PlayStation 5

February 2, 2021
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

August 27, 2019
Worldwide

Xbox One

August 27, 2019
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

August 27, 2019
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

February 2, 2021
Worldwide
February 1, 2021
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Control on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Control, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Control