Short answer: to play Control Resonant on PC you need Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), an Intel Core i5-8500 or Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1070, RX 5600 XT or Arc A580 and 120 GB on an SSD. For the recommended settings, Remedy asks for a Core i7-10700 or Ryzen 7 3700X, still 16 GB of RAM, and an RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT or Arc B580.
Good news for older PCs: unlike many 2026 games, the minimum still accepts a GTX 1070 without ray tracing.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official CONTROL Resonant requirements.
Official CONTROL Resonant PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64 bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64 bit) |
| CPU | Intel i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | Geforce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A580 | Geforce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580 |
| Storage | 120 GB | 120 GB |
Source: official CONTROL Resonant website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
Control Resonant PC system requirements
These are the official requirements from the Steam page:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics card | GTX 1070 / RX 5600 XT / Arc A580 | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / Arc B580 |
| Storage | 120 GB, SSD required | 120 GB, SSD required |
Remedy does not say which resolution, frame rate or settings these specs are for.
Control Resonant at a glance
| Release date | September 24, 2026 |
| Developer / publisher | Remedy Entertainment |
| Price on Steam | $59.99 |
| Steam reviews | Very Positive (92%) |
| Story | Sequel to Control: you play Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother, in a Manhattan overrun by the Hiss |
| Type | Single-player action-adventure RPG |
What the requirements mean for your PC
16 GB of RAM, even for the minimum
This is the line to check first. Both the minimum and the recommended specs ask for 16 GB. With 8 GB, expect stutter or worse. Read Is 16GB RAM Enough for Gaming?
Older graphics cards can still play
The minimum lists a GTX 1070 (2016) and an RX 5600 XT, two cards without hardware ray tracing. So unlike Fable or Gears of War: E-Day, Control Resonant still runs on GTX cards, at low settings. For the recommended RTX 3060 Ti, an RTX 4060 Ti, RTX 5060, RX 6700 XT, RX 9060 XT or Arc B580 is a good match.
| Your graphics card | Expected result |
|---|---|
| GTX 1060, GTX 1650, RX 580 | Below the minimum |
| GTX 1070, GTX 1660 Super, RX 5600 XT, Arc A580 | Minimum |
| RTX 2060, RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6600 | Between minimum and recommended |
| RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 4060 Ti, RTX 5060, RX 6700 XT, RX 9060 XT, Arc B580 | Recommended |
| RTX 4070, RTX 5070, RX 7800 XT, RX 9070 and newer | Above recommended: 1440p or higher settings |
These tiers are FpsGen estimates based on the official specs. See where your card stands in our GPU Tier List 2026, or compare two cards on Compare Hardware, for example RTX 3070 vs RTX 3060 Ti.
120 GB on an SSD
An SSD is required. Make sure you have 120 GB free before you download.
The processor
The minimum i5-8500 and Ryzen 5 3500 are 6-core processors from 2018 and 2019. The recommended i7-10700 and Ryzen 7 3700X are 8-core processors. Remedy's games are known for heavy physics and destruction, so a stronger processor helps keep big fights smooth. Check your combo with the Bottleneck Calculator.
How to check your PC
- Find your processor, graphics card and RAM in one click with Check My PC.
- Test your PC against these exact requirements: Can I Run Control Resonant?
- See what FPS to expect in other games with the FPS Estimator.
- Low FPS? Try How to Increase FPS on PC.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Control Resonant?
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), an Intel Core i5-8500 or Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1070, RX 5600 XT or Arc A580 and 120 GB on an SSD.
Can I run Control Resonant on a GTX 1070?
Yes. The GTX 1070 is the official minimum graphics card, so expect low settings at 1080p.
Can I run Control Resonant with 8 GB of RAM?
No. Both the minimum and recommended specs ask for 16 GB of RAM.
How big is Control Resonant?
120 GB on PC, and an SSD is required.
When did Control Resonant come out?
September 24, 2026, on Steam.
Sources: Steam store page (official requirements, release date, price, reviews, story). Graphics card tiers are FpsGen estimates. Last checked November 3, 2026.
Gaming writer at FpsGen. Guides and reviews are built on official sources, patch notes and real player data.
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