Control Resonant Impresses with PC Performance
Remedy's new game, Control Resonant, is a strong contender for one of the best PC ports of the year, thanks to its success on high-end hardware and its optimized experience on handheld consoles.
Ray tracing and DLSS technologies, which entered our lives in 2018 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, initially left many players skeptical due to performance losses. However, the original Control, released in the summer of 2019, created a turning point by proving the contribution of these technologies to visual fidelity. Control Resonant, released today, inherits this legacy and draws attention not only with its visual quality but also with its impressive optimization.
High-End and Portable Performance
Remedy's previous major title, Alan Wake 2, was known for its high hardware requirements despite offering a visual feast. Control Resonant adopts a more balanced approach, adapting to hardware at all levels. While the game offers a full path tracing experience on powerful desktop systems, it runs surprisingly smoothly on portable devices. Especially on handhelds like the Xbox Ally X, it shows a highly acceptable performance of around 40-45 FPS at 1080p resolution with custom graphics settings and FSR support. On older hardware like the Steam Deck, the game struggles and remains at the 25 FPS level, so it is best not to have high expectations for these platforms.
When it comes to the desktop side, the game's official system requirements appear quite conservative. In tests conducted with powerful cards like the RTX 4070 Ti Super, the 60 FPS target Remedy envisioned for medium settings is easily surpassed. At 1440p resolution on medium settings with DLSS enabled, it is possible to cross the 100 FPS threshold. Even if you push the game to ultra settings and path tracing levels, systems continue to offer a stable experience above 60 FPS. In summary, Control Resonant stands out as a current example of optimized PC gaming, blending visual aesthetics with technical efficiency.
