According to IGN, Remedy Entertainment’s legal firm Nordic Attorneys at Law Ltd filed a trademark for “Control: Resonant” on November 27, 2024, sparking immediate speculation about a potential sequel announcement. The timing places this filing exactly two weeks before The Game Awards broadcast on December 11, where Remedy has previously made major reveals including their elaborate Alan Wake 2 dance number during the 2023 ceremony. The developer originally announced a Control sequel for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S back in 2022, though details have remained scarce since then. This trademark was filed by the same legal group responsible for all of Remedy’s previous trademarks, adding credibility to the speculation. The news comes as fans eagerly await Remedy’s next major project following Alan Wake 2’s release.
Perfect timing or calculated move?
Here’s the thing about trademark filings – they rarely happen by accident when it comes to game reveals. Two weeks before The Game Awards is basically the sweet spot for building hype without spoiling the surprise. Remedy knows how to play this game, having turned Alan Wake 2’s reveal into a full-blown spectacle. But is this really the Control sequel everyone’s waiting for?
What could “Resonant” actually mean?
The title “Control: Resonant” immediately makes me wonder about the direction they’re taking. In the Control universe, resonance is everything – it’s the fundamental force behind the Oldest House and the Board’s power. Could this mean we’re diving deeper into the metaphysical aspects of the FBC? Or maybe it’s hinting at some kind of frequency-based gameplay mechanic? The timing also makes me skeptical though – remember how excited everyone was about FBC: Firebreak, only for that multiplayer project to get scrapped?
Could this be bigger than just a game?
Now, there’s another angle here that’s worth considering. Remedy has been actively developing their Connected Universe, with plans for film and TV adaptations through Annapurna Interactive. What if “Control: Resonant” isn’t the main sequel but some kind of transmedia project? The company has been expanding beyond traditional gaming, and this could be their way of testing the waters for broader franchise development. Still, after the disappointment of FBC: Firebreak’s cancellation, fans are probably hungry for a proper single-player follow-up to one of 2019’s most innovative games.
Remedy’s momentum play
Look, Alan Wake 2 was a critical darling that proved Remedy still has that special sauce. They’re riding high, and what better time to capitalize than now? Two years between major releases feels about right for today’s development cycles, especially when you’re building on existing technology and lore. The real question is whether they can deliver another mind-bending experience that lives up to the original Control’s weirdness while expanding the universe in meaningful ways. December 11 can’t come soon enough for answers.
