- Control Resonant's main campaign will take around 27-30 hours to complete.
- Completionists should be able to 100% Control Resonant in 40- 50 hours.
- Control Resonant's runtime is roughly double the original Control, which took 12–15 hours to complete.
Remedy Entertainment is back with another mind-bending adventure with Control Resonant. With Control Resonant finally launching after a long wait, fans are itching for more details on the melee-focused sequel’s length. Fortunately, we finished our first playthrough of the game, and here is how long it takes to beat Control Resonant for both casual players and completionists.
Control Resonant Gameplay Length and Total Hours
If you are looking for only the “core experience,” i.e., the main story, then Control Resonant takes around 27-30 hours to complete. For reference, the original Control’s main story took about 12 to 15 hours to beat, so Resonant is all set to double its runtime.
You can beat Control: Resonant in 30-35 hours if you focus on the main campaign with little exploration. There are quite a few reasons for this. First off, Control Resonant features large districts and expansive Zones with open-ended exploration at the heart of a paranaturally altered Manhattan.
Secondly, the title shifts to hack-and-slash combat with RPG elements, featuring a variety of weapon types and skills to choose from. Unlike Jesse’s Service Weapon in the first Control, Dylan’s Aberrant weapon and combat are far more complex and varied. This greater focus on fast-paced combat and exploration proves that Remedy’s ambitious sequel won’t be a quick game to cover.
On the other hand, completionists can expect a runtime within the 40-50 hour ballpark. We also strongly recommend players do more side quests as they offer more insight into the story and valuable upgrade materials. So, naturally, it’ll take longer to beat Control: Resonant, unlike Remedy’s original title.
In fact, PlayStation players can complete the game earlier, thanks to Resonant’s 48-hour early access. However, depending on how you fare in the boss fights, it could take you longer to beat Control: Resonant
Story Type Time to Beat Main Story 27-30 hours Main Story + Mild Exploration 30-35 hours Completionist 40-50 hours
In the discussion of whether you need to play the original Control, it’s not a must. You can directly play the sequel and enjoy the game. However, playing the predecessor first and then hopping onto Resonant will obviously enrich the overall experience.
If you need to brush up on your basics about the game’s lore before jumping in, an official recap of Control is now available on YouTube before you kick off Control Resonant.
Control Resonant’s main campaign is confirmed to be approximately 27-30 hours long.
Control Resonant’s completionist run will take around 45-50 hours.
Yes. The original Control took around 12-15 hours to beat. Control Resonant will double that runtime.
