CONTROL Resonant updates and post-launch plans
Patch 1.3.3 is the fully documented hotfix reviewed for this guide. NG++ and Photo Mode have announced target months; check official release notes for a completed rollout.
Reviewed October 1, 2026
Match the version to your platform
| Platform | Hotfix version |
|---|---|
| PC | 1.3.3 |
| PlayStation 5 | 01.300.300 |
| Xbox Series X|S | 1.3.3.0 |
Sources: Remedy: hotfix 1.3.3 ↗
What the launch hotfix changes
- Lower base health and Falter requirements for many enemies, including the Dancer and Deserter.
- Higher maximum Aberrant and Ability Strength, with larger increases later in progression.
- Lower respec costs and more vendor Reset Item stock; The Artist drops two Reset Items.
- Clearer English UI explanations of Build Power and Aberrant Strength.
Sources: Remedy: hotfix 1.3.3 ↗
Announced plans are separate from released features
| Feature | Developer's announced target | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Repeatable New Game+ / NG++ | October 2026 | A patch note confirming release; the launch version allows one extra run. |
| Photo Mode | November 2026 | A release announcement and the feature in your current build. |
| Additional cosmetic pieces | Future updates; details to follow | The actual update's contents. |
Targets may change. The September 25 announcement is a plan, not a live rollout receipt.
Sources: Remedy: post-launch roadmap ↗
Use the patch change for your next decision
If an older combat guide assumes unusually high enemy health or expensive reset items, compare it with your installed version. For build planning, use the revised progression description rather than the older equipped-forms wording.