Ethan Crossfield 
Remedy Entertainment has released Control Resonant’s largest update so far, giving players a strong reason to return to its distorted Manhattan. Update 1.40 introduces unlimited New Game++, broad quality-of-life improvements, combat adjustments, performance work, and extensive fixes across missions, audio, visuals, and the user interface. Players who have already completed the campaign will get the most immediate value, while newcomers benefit from a smoother and more informative experience.
What changed in Control Resonant Update 1.40?
The headline feature is New Game++, which removes the previous New Game Plus limit and lets players continue replaying the campaign indefinitely. The update also places Dylan’s Build Power directly on the Loadout screen, adds a HUD indicator for available purchases and upgrades in The Gap, and shows whether pinned upgrade materials can be found at a vendor from the map.
Remedy has also added a separate radio-dialogue volume slider. Players can now balance radio audio between their main output and the DualSense controller speaker. Streamers receive a copyright-focused setting that disables Apocalyptica’s “Upperhand” during the intro credits. Assist Mode gains a Power Core Charge Duration multiplier ranging from 100% to 300%, along with an option that refunds a dodge and jump after an air execution when both resources are empty.
Who will notice the biggest improvements?
Players working through the Unknown Zone should encounter 10% to 15% less combat and intensity, addressing concerns that the area could become overly crowded with encounters. The Firebreak employee in The Park has also been significantly strengthened, improving his ability to survive the Mold-filled assignment.
The patch is especially relevant to PC players and anyone affected by technical issues. Remedy lists performance optimizations aimed at minimum and recommended PC specifications, crash fixes across platforms, improved DLSS frame-generation behavior, and fixes for HDR artifacts, resolution controls, frame-rate limiting, and ray-tracing mode changes. Razer haptics support has also been added for compatible peripherals.
Beyond headline features, Update 1.40 touches nearly every part of the game. Mission progression, boss encounters, map markers, subtitles, voice-over timing, lighting, streaming, pop-in, animations, collectibles, controllers, and cinematics all receive corrections or polish. The update also raises the main-menu save-slot count from five to seven and separates save folders for different New Game Plus runs.
What should players expect next?
New Game++ is only the first announced step in Remedy’s post-launch plans. The studio is targeting a dedicated Photo Mode for November, although it has not provided a firm release date. Remedy says the feature has been in development for an extended period and was shaped with input from community photographers.
The update arrives as Control Resonant continues building momentum. The digital version has received positive attention from critics and players, while Remedy has said the game was added to more than two million Steam wishlists. The physical edition was delayed by roughly a month, but that has not prevented the digital release from attracting interest.
What players should know
- New Game++ supports unlimited campaign runs instead of allowing only one additional playthrough.
- The Unknown Zone has 10% to 15% less combat, and the Firebreak employee in The Park is much tougher.
- Loadout screens now show Build Power, while the map can indicate whether pinned materials are sold by vendors.
- PC players receive targeted performance and crash fixes, including improvements for DLSS frame generation and HDR.
- Photo Mode is planned for November, but its exact release date remains unconfirmed.
Expert View
Update 1.40 looks most valuable for players who have finished the story, want to optimize builds, or encountered technical and progression problems. Unlimited New Game++ gives the endgame a clearer purpose, while the smaller interface and audio changes remove repeated friction. The main limitation is that the patch does not yet deliver Photo Mode, and players seeking entirely new story content may need to wait for later post-launch plans.
