FAQ
How much storage does it need? 120 GB of available space on an SSD — required at both tiers. Clear the space before the September 24 launch; pre-loading takes the same footprint.
What GPU do I need? Minimum is a GeForce GTX 1070, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580. Recommended is an RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT, or Arc B580. Note that the recommended figure was revised down from an earlier listing that cited the RTX 3070 — the 3060 Ti is the newer, current number.
Is it demanding? Not especially. The minimum is a GTX 1070-class card with 16 GB of RAM, which coverage called modest for a 2026 release. The RTX 3060 Ti tier is where higher settings get comfortable.
What Are CONTROL Resonant's Official System Requirements?
These are the official figures from the Steam page, current as of launch week:
| Tier | OS | CPU | RAM | GPU | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | 16 GB | GTX 1070 / RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A580 | 120 GB (SSD required) |
| Recommended | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | 16 GB | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580 | 120 GB (SSD required) |
Three notable changes from the earlier listing: the recommended GPU was revised down from the RTX 3070 to the RTX 3060 Ti, Intel Arc cards are now officially supported at both tiers, and the 120 GB figure is now explicit.
How Well Will Each Tier Actually Run?
The Steam listing attaches no official frame-rate targets, so treat the labels as a starting point. Community reading (per r/controlgame) treats the recommended tier as a high-settings card rather than a native-4K one — but that's a single-source impression, not an official claim. Remedy's own stated goal is 60 FPS on every platform, which is why the console versions offer Performance and Quality modes.
The genuinely actionable item is storage: 120 GB on an SSD is a hard requirement. Clear disk space before launch night; the download is the same size whether or not you pre-load.
Where Can You Check the Specs Yourself?
The authoritative source is the Steam game page, which lists both tiers verbatim and updates when the listing changes. Outlets like Corsair and wccftech republished the earlier revision — useful as a cross-check, but this page tracks the current listing.
What About Cloud Streaming and Handhelds?
GeForce NOW is confirmed — Remedy's official game page lists it alongside the store versions, so even a modest laptop or Mac can stream the full game. For handhelds, Remedy's FAQ confirmed Steam Deck support at launch, and the minimum spec effectively doubles as the Deck bar. If your hardware falls below the table, streaming is the fallback. The PC edition page tracks the confirmed platform routes, and the release date page covers timing.
