Control statistics 2026: sales, revenue, and player data

Control has sold over 6 million copies with 20M+ players. Remedy's sales data, player counts, and CONTROL Resonant release information.

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Control has sold over 6 million copies and been played by more than 20 million players, establishing Remedy Entertainment’s supernatural action game as a commercial and critical success. The sequel, CONTROL Resonant, launches September 24, 2026 — self-published by Remedy. Here are the verified numbers.

Control key statistics

  • 6+ million — copies sold worldwide as of Q1 2026 (Remedy IR).
  • 20+ million — players who have played Control across all platforms.
  • €92+ million — total revenue as of March 2023 (last official disclosure, Digital Bros).
  • <€30 million — original development budget.
  • 88% — positive review rating on Steam (Very Positive).
  • 1 award — Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2019.
  • September 24, 2026 — CONTROL Resonant launch date (self-published by Remedy).

Control sales and revenue

Control has sold over 6 million copies worldwide

(Source: Remedy Entertainment IR Q1 2026; Game Developer February 2026)

  • Control has sold 5+ million copies by end of 2025, crossing 6 million by Q1 2026.
  • The game sold 2 million copies by December 2020, just over a year after launch.
  • Sales reached 3 million by early 2023.
  • Control Ultimate Edition (2020) drove additional sales on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Control revenue (last official figure: €92M+ as of March 2023)

(Source: Digital Bros March 2023)

  • Control had generated over €92 million in total revenue as of March 2023, when the game had sold approximately 3 million units.
  • This remains the last official revenue disclosure.
  • Remedy’s share of Control revenue was approximately €45.5 million at that time.
  • The game became profitable within its first year.
  • Control royalty revenue continued to contribute to Remedy’s earnings through 2025.

Control development and budget

Control had a development budget under €30 million

(Source: Remedy IR; eXputer)

  • Control’s development cost under €30 million.
  • The budget was financed 50/50 by Remedy Entertainment and Digital Bros (505 Games’ parent).
  • Development took approximately 4 years.
  • Post-launch expansions (The Foundation, AWE) extended the game’s content.

CONTROL Resonant is self-published by Remedy

(Source: Remedy Entertainment)

  • CONTROL Resonant launches September 24, 2026.
  • The sequel is self-published by Remedy Entertainment, not co-published with Digital Bros.
  • Project Condor (multiplayer spin-off) development has been folded into the broader Control franchise strategy.

Control player statistics

Control has been played by over 20 million players

(Source: Remedy; Game Developer February 2026)

  • Over 20 million players have played Control across all platforms.
  • Control Ultimate Edition has an 88% positive rating on Steam with over 34,000 reviews.
  • The game was offered on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, significantly expanding its player base beyond sales.
  • Average playtime on Steam is approximately 15–20 hours.

Control critical reception

Control won Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2019

(Source: The Game Awards; Gematsu)

  • Best Art Direction — won at The Game Awards 2019.
  • The game was nominated for Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best Action/Adventure Game.
  • Best Game Direction went to Death Stranding; Best Action/Adventure Game went to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Control received strong critical reviews

(Source: Metacritic; OpenCritic)

  • Metacritic score: 82/100 (PC), 83/100 (PS4), 82/100 (Xbox One).
  • Critics praised the game’s atmosphere, combat, and world-building.
  • The game’s performance issues at launch (on base PS4/Xbox One) were later addressed.
  • Control Ultimate Edition (PS5/XSX) delivered a technically superior experience.

Remedy Entertainment context

Remedy’s revenue has grown significantly since Control

(Source: GamesIndustry.biz; Remedy IR)

  • Remedy’s FY2025 revenue: €59.5 million — up 17.5% year-on-year.
  • Q4 2025 revenue spiked 46.3% to €17 million, driven by Control and Alan Wake royalties.
  • Alan Wake 2 (2023) sold 2 million copies and recouped its budget by end of 2024; sales reached 3 million+ by Q2 2026.
  • Remedy is developing games in a shared “Remedy Connected Universe” including CONTROL Resonant.

Control historical milestones

  • 2015 — Control enters development at Remedy Entertainment.
  • August 2019 — Control launches on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
  • December 2019 — Control wins Best Art Direction at The Game Awards.
  • December 2020 — Control crosses 2 million copies sold.
  • February 2021 — Control Ultimate Edition launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • March 2023 — Control crosses 3 million copies sold; €92M+ revenue reported.
  • End 2025 — Control crosses 5 million copies sold.
  • Q1 2026 — Control crosses 6 million copies sold; 20 million+ players.
  • September 24, 2026 — CONTROL Resonant launches (self-published by Remedy).

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Industry context

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