Control Ultimate Edition
Control Ultimate Edition

Hotline Collectibles

Collect all Hotline messages in Control to unravel Zachariah Trench's cryptic lore and deepen your understanding of the Oldest House's mysteries.

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Hotline Collectibles

The Hotline is your direct link to the former Director, Zachariah Trench. These cryptic, often unsettling messages provide crucial lore, backstory, and sometimes even hints about the Oldest House and its mysteries. Collecting all Hotline messages is essential for any completionist and offers a deeper understanding of the game's narrative.

Hotline messages are typically found on desks, tables, or other surfaces in various offices and secure areas throughout the FBC. They appear as glowing red objects that you can interact with to listen to Trench's recordings. Pay close attention to your surroundings, as some can be tucked away in less obvious spots.

Main Story Hotline Locations

Many Hotline messages are acquired automatically or are placed directly in your path as you progress through the main missions. However, some require a bit of exploration within the mission areas.

  • Welcome to the Oldest House:
    • Hotline: Director Trench (First Contact): Acquired automatically early in the game, shortly after entering the Executive Sector and encountering the first Hiss. This is unavoidable.
  • Unknown Caller:
    • Hotline: The Board: After cleansing the Control Point in the Executive Sector and gaining access to the Director's Office, this Hotline will be on Trench's desk.
    • Hotline: Hiss (Initial Observations): Located in the Communications Department, specifically within the room where you first encounter the Hiss distorting the environment. Look on a desk near the back wall.
  • Directorial Override:
    • Hotline: Objects of Power (The Service Weapon): Found in the Black Rock Quarry, after you acquire the Service Weapon and are making your way through the area. It's usually on a small table or crate near a Control Point.
    • Hotline: The Oldest House (Nature of the FBC): In the Maintenance Sector, specifically in the Central Maintenance area. Search the office spaces adjacent to the main power conduits.
  • Old Boys' Club:
    • Hotline: Polaris (The Guiding Presence): This Hotline is located in the Research Sector, within the Parapsychology department. Look for it on a desk in one of the smaller offices off the main lab area.
  • Threshold:
    • Hotline: The Astral Plane (Trench's Journey): Found in the Panopticon, specifically on one of the upper levels accessible via levitation. It's often in a small, secluded office overlooking the main chamber.
  • My Brother's Keeper:
    • Hotline: Dylan Faden (Early Life): Located in the Containment Sector, within the Medical Wing. Check the reception desk or one of the patient rooms.
  • The Face of the Enemy:
    • Hotline: Hedron (The Source): This crucial Hotline is found in the Executive Sector, specifically within the Executive Affairs area, after you've progressed significantly through the mission. It's often in a secure office.
  • Finnish Tango:
    • Hotline: The Director (Succession): Acquired automatically during the final stages of the main story, providing critical context for the ending.

Exploration-Based Hotline Locations

Beyond the main mission path, several Hotlines are hidden in optional areas, requiring keen observation and often the use of your abilities to reach them. These are vital for completing your collectible log.

  • Executive Sector:
    • Hotline: Bureau Communications (Internal): In the Executive Sector, within the Communications Department. Look for a small, easily missed office accessible after restoring power to certain areas.
    • Hotline: Former Directors (History): Located in the Director's Office area, but not on Trench's main desk. Search the adjacent private rooms or archives.
  • Maintenance Sector:
    • Hotline: Black Rock Quarry (Excavation): Within the Black Rock Quarry, explore the upper ledges and hidden alcoves. Levitation is often required to reach these.
    • Hotline: Energy (Power Sources): In the Power Plant area of the Maintenance Sector. Check the control rooms and elevated platforms.
  • Research Sector:
    • Hotline: Altered Items (Classification): Found in the Central Research area, often in a lab or office that requires a higher security clearance or a bit of parkour to access.
    • Hotline: Dr. Darling (Research Methods): In the Parapsychology department, specifically in one of the more secluded research labs. Look for a desk covered in notes and equipment.
  • Containment Sector:
    • Hotline: Objects of Power (Containment): Within the Panopticon, on a higher level that might require careful levitation and platforming to reach. It's often in a cell or observation room.
    • Hotline: Old Gods of Asgard (The Band): This unique Hotline is found in the NSC Power Plant, specifically in the room where you activate the power core. It's usually on a console or a nearby desk.

Remember to always check your map for unexplored areas and listen for the subtle hum that often indicates a collectible is nearby. Good luck, Director!