Coming at the tail end of the PS4 and Xbox One generation, some players have been waiting for the next-gen versions of Remedy’sControlto arrive before entering the world of The Oldest House. Today, players received some good news, asControl: Ultimate Editionnow has a release date.
An announcement earlier today confirmed thatControl: Ultimate Editionwill be available as one ofFebruary’s PlayStation Plus games, allowing players to experience the unique setting and the fun powers of protagonist Jesse Faden on the PlayStation 5. The PlayStation 4 version of the game will also be included, andControl: Ultimate Editionprovides access to bothThe FoundationandAWEexpansions. The game will be available to PS Plus members for free starting on February 2.
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With players who owned PlayStation 4 and Xbox One copies ofControloriginally frustrated about needing tobuy it again on next-gen consoles, plenty of outrage was leveled in Remedy’s direction. This PS Plus release should certainly make theUltimate Editionmuch more appealing for PlayStation players, though with only one console getting free access to the upgraded game, some disappointment will surely still be shared. Though the Xbox Series X version ofControl: Ultimate Editionwill also arrive on February 2, Xbox users will have to pay the full cost of admission.
A video hyping up the release date of the next-gen versions ofControlshowcases the new features seen in the upgrade. From a Graphics mode focusing on ray tracing to a Performance mode that boosts the game up to 60 FPS, the game’s visuals look much improved in the PS5 and Xbox Series X version. A follow-up post from Remedy Communications Director Thomas Puha also confirms thatControl: Ultimate Editionwill make use of exclusive PS5 features like Game Help, Activities, andthe DualSense controller, and a separate achievement/trophy list is included for both next-gen versions. Saves will not be transferable.
Controlfans can expectphysical versions of theUltimate Editionto arrive on March 2. With several reasons for returning players to revisit the game, and a perfect chance for those who have not experiencedControlto give it a try, this major upgrade should prove to be exciting for many.
Controlis out now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Ultimate Editions slated to arrive on August 06, 2025.
