Remedy Confirms Control 2 Will Be Much, Much Longer Than the Original
Remedy Entertainment is introducing some monumental shifts with Control Resonant, the highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s critically acclaimed Control. Alongside an entirely fresh setting, a brand-new protagonist, and a revamped combat mechanic, the Finnish studio has confirmed that the upcoming title will dwarf its predecessor in sheer scope and runtime.
<p>In a conversation with <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/i-asked-control-resonants-gameplay-designer-all-my-burning-questions-how-the-combats-melee-focus-differs-from-the-original-and-why-you-havent-played-anything-exactly-like-what-youll-see-in-its-30-hour-length" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TechRadar</a>, lead gameplay designer Sergey Mohov revealed that the core campaign of <em>Resonant</em> will demand roughly 30 hours to finish. For context, the original <em>Control</em> typically takes about a dozen hours to complete its main narrative. According to tracking metrics from <a href="https://howlongtobeat.com/game/57507" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HowLongToBeat.com</a>, even a thorough completionist run of the first game generally wraps up in under 30 hours. By contrast, Mohov estimates that ticking off every box in <em>Resonant</em> will easily stretch toward the 50-hour mark, highlighting a massive leap in scale.</p>
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<p>A primary driver for this expanded playtime is the environment itself. While the original <em>Control</em> was an intentionally claustrophobic experience anchored entirely within the Brutalist architecture of the Oldest House, <em>Resonant</em> trades those confined corridors for the sprawling asphalt of New York City. This shift opens up unprecedented room for exploration. Although it is not a traditional open-world game, Remedy has engineered the world map around vast, interconnected zones that grant players greater autonomy in how they approach objectives and uncover hidden side content.</p>
<p>Even accounting for a more expansive geography, delivering a compelling 30-hour campaign requires a substantial narrative foundation—something Remedy has repeatedly proven it can handle. Their 2023 psychological thriller, <em>Alan Wake 2</em>, successfully delivered a deeply involving, roughly 20-hour journey despite a relatively linear structure. Even with these dramatic departures from formula, our hands-on preview suggests that <em>Resonant</em> remains surprisingly faithful to the DNA that made the original <em>Control</em> so captivating.</p>
<p><em>Control Resonant</em> is scheduled to launch on September 24 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S.</p>
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