Control Resonant steps into a larger world that's inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion

"Just ahead of the reveal at The Game Awards, we got an early look at Control: Resonant, the next game in the Remedy Connected Universe. Along with learning why the developers wanted a new protagonist, they also explain why this Neon Genesis Evangelion- inspired sequel is the most expansive game they have made to date. Seven years after the events of Control, the hostile supernatural force that plagued The Oldest House has invaded Manhattan."

"As the massive urban landscape morphs into an otherworldly nightmare and the Federal Bureau of Control director, Jesse Faden, goes missing, the remaining FBC sends her brother, the notorious supernatural entity Dylan Faden, into the city to stop the invasion. To find his sister and stop the devastation from spreading beyond New York City, Dylan will have to embrace his powers, and some occasional guidance from The Board, to take on the malevolent forces looking to reshape the world."

"In the years since Control's release, developer Remedy has expanded the story into a larger, connected universe spanning multiple games, including the Alan Wake series and the co-op spin-off FBC: Firebreak. Control: Resonant picks up on many threads left by recent games including Alan Wake 2, which saw the FBC investigate the supernatural events following the titular character. However, the sequel is going with a bit of a different direction, this time embracing melee-driven combat and a more"

Seven years after Control, a hostile supernatural force that once plagued The Oldest House has invaded Manhattan, warping the city into an otherworldly nightmare. The Federal Bureau of Control director Jesse Faden goes missing, and the FBC sends her brother Dylan Faden, a notorious supernatural entity, into the city to find her and halt the invasion. Dylan must embrace his powers and follow occasional guidance from The Board to confront malevolent forces reshaping the world. The game expands Remedy's Connected Universe, draws on threads from Alan Wake 2, and shifts toward melee-driven, action-RPG gameplay with more open-ended exploration.

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