Control

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Aug 27, 2020

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About This Game

CONTROL Ultimate Edition

CONTROL Ultimate Edition contains the main game and all previously released Expansions ("The Foundation" and "AWE") in one great value package.

A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control…Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, CONTROL presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience.

Key features

Uncover the mysteries

Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural

struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you

search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought

you here.

Everything is your weapon

Unleash destruction through transforming weaponry and telekinetic

powers. Discover new ways to annihilate your enemies as you harness

powerful abilities to turn everything around you into a lethal weapon.

Explore a hidden world

Delve deep into the ominous expanses of a secretive government

agency. Explore the Bureau’s shifting environments only to discover

that there is always more than meets the eye…

Fight for control

Battle a relentless enemy through exciting missions and challenging

boss fights to earn powerful upgrades that maximize abilities and

customize your weaponry.

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Quick facts

Release
Aug 27, 2019: Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Feb 2, 2021: PS5
Jul 27, 2021: Xbox Series X/S
Last updated
May 19, 2026
Storefronts
Epic Games Store, Xbox, and Steam
Genres
Action and Adventure
Tags
Combat, Exploration, and Third Person
Moods
Atmospheric and Psychological
Social styles
Solo
Demo
Not announced
Price model
Purchase

Languages

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
English
French

Age Rating & Interactive Elements

ESRB m

Blood Violence Strong Language

Content descriptors

Blood, Strong Language, Violence

Support

Controller & Support

Controller support

Full controller support

Device support

Steam Achievements

Steam Trading Cards

Steam Cloud

Remote Play on Phone

Remote Play on Tablet

Remote Play on TV

Family Sharing

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System Requirements

Minimum

Details:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 7, 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
42 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Additional Features: Widescreen support 21:9 / Remappable controls / Uncapped frame-rate / G-Sync / Freesync support

Recommended

Details:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10, 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660/1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 AMD | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
42 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Additional Features: Widescreen support 21:9 / Remappable controls / Uncapped frame-rate / G-Sync / Freesync support

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