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CONTROL Resonant vs Borderlands 3
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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Sep 13, 2019 |
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| Remedy Entertainment | Gearbox Software (additional development by Gearbox Studio Quebec) |
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| Remedy Entertainment | 2K Games |
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| Action-RPG | Action RPG, Looter Shooter, First-Person Shooter, Co-op |
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| Northlight | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| M for Mature | M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Intense Violenc |
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| 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $69.99 | $59.99 |
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Deep Action-RPG progression featuring skill trees for Gravity Manipulation, Elemental Abilities, and 'Aberrant' weapon specialization. |
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Features multiple expansive 'Open Zones' across Manhattan and a metaphysical 'Mind Palace' reflecting Dylan's psyche. |
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Standard Edition ($69.99), Deluxe Edition (includes 'Candidate 6' cosmetic and early access to the 'Panopticon' mission). |
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Remedy has confirmed two major narrative expansions: 'The Foundation II' and 'The Lake House Descent'. |
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Northlight Engine featuring hardware ray-tracing, sophisticated particle destruction, and photorealistic face-scanning. |
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Original score by Petri Alanko and Martin Stig Andersen featuring discordant synth and industrial resonance. |
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Minimalist Diegetic UI inspired by FBC documentation and parapsychological readouts. |
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Remedy's 'Assist Mode' returns, allowing adjustment of damage received, energy recovery speed, and aim assistance. |
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| settings_applications System Requirements | |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High (RT Off)) CPU: Handles the myriad of physics-based objects and gravity distortions. CPU (Laptop): Standard high-end mobile performance for RCU titles. GPU: Baseline for high-fidelity 60 FPS gameplay in dense urban zones. GPU (Laptop): Enables Frame Generation for smoother combat transitions. RAM: Ensures stability during transitions between Manhattan and Dylan's psyche. Storage: SSD is mandatory; HDD will cause significant hitches. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6700 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop (115W+) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 120 GB SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Target: 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low Preset.) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Performance depends on specific model's cooling and power limits. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU with 2GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Targets playable framerates at 720p-1080p Low. **2GB VRAM is an absolute minimum and might struggle; 4GB VRAM is strongly recommended for laptops.** Performance varies greatly by TGP. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement (dual-channel highly recommended if using 8GB or more). | |
| — | memoryCPU: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-3570 developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U or newer equivalent mobile CPUs with at least 4 cores/threads. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB/4GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB); OR AMD Radeon R9 M385X (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable modern minimum. layersRAM: 6 GB saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Ultra (Max (RT On)) CPU: Optimal for processing high-density destruction and AI factions. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier mobile CPU for uncompromising performance. GPU: Delivers native 1440p resolution with Ray-Traced Global Illumination. GPU (Laptop): Mobile sweet spot for 1440p Ultra fidelity. RAM: Provides headroom for the Northlight engine's heavy texture streaming. Storage: Highest speed for instant loading of metaphysical spaces. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 9 7900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 120 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Target: 1440p High settings OR 1080p Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Ultra Preset.) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Recommended laptop CPU for a smooth 1080p Ultra or 1440p High experience. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p High / 1080p Ultra. GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. **Ensure adequate TGP for NVIDIA cards.** 6GB VRAM minimum, 8GB VRAM strongly recommended for laptops at this tier. RAM: 16GB RAM in dual-channel strongly recommended for optimal performance. | |
| — | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i7-4770 developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600H or newer performance mobile CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i7 H-series 9th gen+, AMD Ryzen 7 H-series 4000+). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
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| Spec: 120 GB NVMe SSD Note: Mandatory for seamless asset streaming across Manhattan's open-ended districts. Type: NVMe | Spec: 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother overall gameplay experience. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 10/11 64-bit Explanation: Required for DirectX 12 Agility SDK and advanced memory management. | Spec: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 with the latest service packs is required. |
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| Spec: Version 12 Ultimate Explanation: Leverages Hardware Ray Tracing and Mesh Shaders for warped geometry. | N/A |
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