Control Ultimate Edition bundles the critically acclaimed base game with its two major expansions, The Foundation and AWE. This comprehensive package offers players an extended and enriched experience, delving deeper into the lore and expanding the gameplay mechanics of the Federal Bureau of Control.
The Foundation Expansion
Overview: The Foundation is the first major expansion for Control. It picks up after the events of the main game, with Jesse Faden exploring the depths of the Oldest House to investigate the mysterious Astral Plane and the entity known as the Board.
Key Features:
- New Areas: Introduces new, visually distinct environments within the Oldest House, including the Astral Plane itself and the subterranean Foundation.
- New Abilities: Jesse gains new supernatural abilities, such as the ability to create and destroy platforms using her powers, enhancing traversal and combat.
- New Enemies: Features new Hiss variants and unique entities tied to the Astral Plane.
- Story Progression: Continues Jesse's story, exploring the origins of the Oldest House and the nature of the Astral Plane.
- New Collectibles and Mods: Offers additional lore, Personal Mods, and Service Weapon mods.
AWE Expansion
Overview: AWE (Altered World Events) is the second major expansion for Control. This expansion directly ties into Remedy's shared universe, specifically referencing the events of Alan Wake. Jesse investigates a new Altered World Event occurring in the Investigations Sector.
Key Features:
- New Sector: Introduces the Investigations Sector, a new area within the Oldest House with a distinct theme and layout.
- Alan Wake Crossover: Features direct narrative connections to Alan Wake, including appearances from characters and references to the Dark Place.
- New Service Weapon Form: Jesse gains a new Service Weapon form, the Surge, offering a different combat playstyle.
- New Enemies and Bosses: Introduces new Hiss variants and a challenging boss encounter.
- Expanded Lore: Deepens the lore of the FBC and its connection to other paranormal phenomena, including the Dark Presence.
Control Ultimate Edition Benefits
Control Ultimate Edition provides the most complete way to experience the game:
- All Content Included: Contains the base game, The Foundation expansion, and the AWE expansion.
- Next-Gen Enhancements: For PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, it offers improved graphics, performance modes (e.g., ray tracing), and faster loading times.
- Complete Narrative: Allows players to experience Jesse's full journey from her initial arrival at the Oldest House to her confrontations with the deepest mysteries of the FBC and beyond.
For newcomers and returning players alike, Control Ultimate Edition is the definitive way to immerse oneself in the mind-bending world of Control, offering hours of engaging gameplay, compelling storytelling, and thrilling supernatural action.