CONTROL Resonant Edition Comparison
Standard $59.99 versus Deluxe and SteelBook $69.99 — what you actually get.
Use this edition tool to decide how much CONTROL Resonant you are buying before the 24 September 2026 digital launch. Remedy Entertainment develops and publishes the single-player sequel; prices below follow published USD targets and can vary with regional tax or shop promos. Cross-check live carts on Links and bonus narrative on pre-order. Platform quirks sit on platforms.
Comparison table
| Feature | Standard ($59.99) | Digital Deluxe ($69.99) | SteelBook ($69.99) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full single-player campaign | Yes | Yes | Yes (physical package focus) |
| Base game on PS5 / Xbox / PC digital | Yes | Yes | Physical console emphasis; confirm bundle specifics per retailer |
| AWE Mission Outfit | No | Yes | Check retailer listing if a Deluxe digital code is bundled |
| Digital artbook | No | Yes | Usually not the pitch — SteelBook sells packaging |
| Petri Alanko official soundtrack | No | Yes | No (unless a shop bundle adds it) |
| Wallet artifact | No | Yes | No |
| Starter resources | No | Yes | No |
| PS5 48h early access (from 22 Sep 2026 14:00 UTC) | No | Yes on PS5 Deluxe | No |
| SteelBook case | No | No | Yes |
| Three art prints | No | No | Yes |
| Poster | No | No | Yes |
| Multiplayer mode | No | No | No |
CONTROL Resonant is single-player only on every SKU. FBC: Firebreak is a different multiplayer spin-off and does not ride along as a multiplayer toggle inside these editions.
Standard — $59.99
Standard is the clean digital (or base physical) path: the full Dylan Faden campaign, Aberrant combat, Manhattan zones, World Quests, and Resonant progression. Choose Standard if you do not care about cosmetics, OST files, or timed early access. You can still pre-order Standard digitally where offered to secure platform-specific pre-order cosmetics — see the pre-order section below.
Digital Deluxe — $69.99
Digital Deluxe packages the extras players actually launch with:
- AWE Mission Outfit for Dylan
- Digital artbook
- Petri Alanko soundtrack
- Wallet artifact
- Starter resources to soften the first hours
- PlayStation 5 early access — 48 hours early beginning 22 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC for PS5 Deluxe owners
If your goal is “play first on PlayStation,” Deluxe is the SKU that publishes a timed advantage. On Xbox and PC, Deluxe still adds the cosmetic and resource bundle; do not invent an early-access claim the storefront does not print.
SteelBook — $69.99
SteelBook marketing emphasises the physical object: a SteelBook case, three prints, and a poster. It is the collector shelf answer more than the “play Tuesday night” answer. Physical street date is 15 October 2026, after digital launch. Confirm whether your retailer bundles a digital Deluxe code or only the disc/SteelBook set — listings differ, and this wiki will not invent a universal code promise.
Pre-order cosmetics (stack awareness)
Digital pre-orders have been listed with the Hiss Corruption Outfit and Pickpocket’s Tool. PlayStation 5 pre-orders also call out the Occult Outfit. These are incentive layers on top of edition choice, not replacements for Deluxe’s artbook/OST/Wallet package. Always read the storefront checklist for your platform the day you buy — incentives can be timed.
Which edition should you buy?
- Want earliest PS5 play: Digital Deluxe.
- Want music, artbook, Wallet, resources: Digital Deluxe.
- Want the cheapest complete game: Standard.
- Want shelf presence: SteelBook (accept the October physical date).
- Want both early play and a SteelBook: budget for two purchases; do not assume one SKU does everything.
Edition myths to ignore
Deluxe does not unlock multiplayer. SteelBook does not guarantee a higher frame rate. No edition changes Northlight features into a live-service battle pass. Mac owners waiting for the later 2026 build should still compare Standard versus Deluxe on the storefront that actually sells Mac when it appears.
Performance targets and Play Anywhere notes belong on the platforms tool; combat prep belongs on builds and Aberrant forms. Meeting the cast is free on Dylan Faden.
Related tools and guides
Return to the Tools hub after you decide, confirm hardware on platforms, and lock timing on release date. Official carts: Links.
Buy once with clear eyes. CONTROL Resonant remains upcoming until 24 September 2026 — editions change what is in the box, not whether the campaign is single-player.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for launch week, pre-orders, and first-hour combat.
How much is CONTROL Resonant?
Published USD targets are $59.99 for Standard and $69.99 for Digital Deluxe or SteelBook tiers before tax.
Which edition has early access?
PlayStation 5 Digital Deluxe includes 48-hour early access from 22 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
What does Digital Deluxe include?
AWE Mission Outfit, artbook, Petri Alanko OST, Wallet artifact, starter resources, and PS5 early access where applicable.
Is SteelBook digital day-one?
Physical editions street on 15 October 2026. Digital launch remains 24 September 2026.
Do any editions add multiplayer?
No. Every edition is the same single-player CONTROL Resonant campaign.