Remedy’s Revenue Soars 226% After ‘Control Resonant’ Launch

When Control Resonant hit stores earlier this year, critics seemed to smile – IGN gave it an 8/10 and Video Games Chronicle went full‑score. But the buzz wasn’t just about praise; the numbers that followed proved the sequel was a cash‑cow.

According to Remedy’s Q3 filing, which Eurogamer broke down, the game sparked a 226 % surge in revenue, taking the studio to €39.6 million (about $44 million) for the quarter. Jean‑Charles Gaudechon, the company’s CEO, called the spike “a defining milestone for the company,” and you can almost hear the excitement in his voice.

What’s striking isn’t only the percentage jump – it’s the audience behind it. Remedy says a large chunk of players diving into Control Resonant had never touched a Remedy title before. That was, after all, one of the developers’ key goals: to turn newcomers into long‑term fans.

The sequel itself is a direct follow‑up to 2019’s Control, a game set in a secretive government agency that hunts bizarre, reality‑bending events. Control Resonant shifts the focus to Jesse’s brother, Dylan, as he searches for his sister while battling the titular Resonants – those eerie, corrupted creatures that stalk the Bureau’s hallways.

Even if you’ve never played the original, Remedy tried to make the jump painless. The main menu offers a quick “previously on” recap, and the game is designed to stand on its own. Still, many fans recommend starting with the 2019 title for the full emotional payoff, especially the brother‑sister dynamic that fuels the series’ heart.

Interestingly, the older game has felt the ripple too. Since the sequel’s debut, sales of the 2019 Control have nudged upward, suggesting that Resonant is acting as a gateway for a fresh wave of interest in the whole universe.

Looking ahead, Gaudechon says the studio’s next priority is simple: get more copies of Resonant into the hands of players who haven’t heard of Remedy yet. If the latest figures are any indication, they might just achieve that.