Control Resonant gameplay shows off gravity-altering powers of the new protagonist

Today's State of Play also brought in fresh gameplay from Remedy Entertainment's next game, Control Resonant, showing off some high-octane sci-fi action.

One of the biggest reveals that happened at The Game Awards 2026 presentation was Control Resonant, the next sci-fi thriller coming from Remedy Entertainment. Today, the studio returned with a brand-new trailer during Sony's State of Play presentation, giving a look at an early mission of the game as Dylan Faden takes to the stage as the new protagonist.

As the below gameplay shows off, players are entering a warped version of Manhattan to battle fresh horrors that have taken over the city. It's not an open-world experience, according to the studio, but each level will be pretty massive, offering plenty of space for the new style of fast-paced action combat.

The laws of physics themselves are breaking down in this space, which we can see as Dylan is able to manipulate gravity while traversing the city and fighting, changing the perspective as he lands on buildings and roofs.

"As Manhattan grows more twisted, traversal across the different zones becomes as much a gameplay challenge as it is a spectacle. Dylan’s supernatural abilities, such as Reach, allow him to navigate spaces that no longer obey regular rules of physics," says Sergey Mohov, Lead Gameplay Designer on Control Resonant. "You’ll also encounter areas where gravity and orientation shift entirely, called Gravity Anomalies. By activating his Shift ability, Dylan can adapt on the fly, redirecting momentum and movement to traverse these spaces."

Dylan is said to be wielding the Aberrant as his choice of weapon. This can shapeshift into multiple forms depending on how players build and use it, including hammers, scythes, fists, and more. As the new hero grows more powerful, players will be unlocking new Aberrant forms, supernatural abilities, and combos, which can take on enemies both on the ground and in the air.

The trailer teases a Resonant at the end, showing off why this sequel is called that. These are described as "remnants of people who once held great power, now corrupted and twisted by the same mysterious force threatening reality itself." Defeating them is how Dylan can upgrade his arsenal of supernatural abilities.

Control Resonant did not get a release date today, but it is set to hit PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 sometime in 2026.