Remedy Entertainment has released the first performance data for Control Resonant, and the results show a massive surge in player engagement. This release marks a significant departure from the studio's previous titles, establishing a new commercial benchmark for the developer. We see this matter because it confirms the game's strong market position and suggests a growing demand for Remedy's narrative-driven action games.
Steam bestseller ranking and player metrics reveal strong market performance
Control Resonant arrived on Steam with immediate traction, drawing in a large audience within its first days. The title currently sits at the second spot on the Steam bestseller chart, trailing only EA Sports FC 27. This placement highlights the game's ability to compete against major sports franchises and established industry giants.
Player metrics reveal that Control Resonant achieved over 34,000 concurrent players on Steam. This figure surpasses the peak concurrent player count of the original Control, which reached 9,100 players. It also exceeds the peak of 2,719 players recorded for Remedy's earlier title, Quantum Break. The game has also accumulated over 2 million wishlists on Steam prior to its launch.
Critical reception remains strong across platforms, with the Steam version holding an 88% positive rating based on nearly 2,000 reviews. The PlayStation 5 version mirrors this success, earning a 9.6 out of 10 rating on the PlayStation Store from a similar review count. These scores indicate consistent quality across different hardware ecosystems.
Our coverage of the last Control Resonant update highlighted ongoing balance and stability adjustments. The current data suggests these updates are helping to retain and grow the player base. The game continues to refine its experience while maintaining high engagement levels.
Source: IXBT
