{"id":3830,"date":"2026-05-05T15:33:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/?p=3830"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:38:25","slug":"control-surpasses-6-million-copies-sold-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/control-surpasses-6-million-copies-sold-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"Control Surpasses 6 Million Copies Sold Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-block-type=\"core\">Remedy Entertainment has announced a major milestone for its critically acclaimed title Control, which has now sold over 6 million copies worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-cult-hit-turned-major-success\" data-block-type=\"core\">A Cult Hit Turned Major Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Originally released in 2019, <em>Control<\/em> quickly gained recognition for its unique blend of supernatural storytelling, physics-based combat, and striking world design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Set within the mysterious \u201cOldest House,\u201d the game follows Jesse Faden as she uncovers the secrets of a hidden government agency dealing with paranormal phenomena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/DsX12tBat5JA5YSsuQ7pIenrwhQxap-TG-_hA7Uy7SzcZA92ZnjHlqR_n0vowMRPuRr4LOAgs2nSerbwcC9Y89mvzyj88yy1JjhfI7i7iy9lCQrhAS6II_Y14Tz1f-YUP9BLy_nan27tKp73gghRGN7XnKALnX0BY51oK2ImyfA?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/xLuIYoSNCQhmigeoD09ua-qpNBIi1p3a-3P81kWsYTlWopX0uAwkV4e-Yb45VBbL0DR3UhC7A_2BV1q64zvCoKZ6rj6JACTpfsp0sS2j0cObg9kvun1V1QumxKYoVKosPoP7ezGqTNKM2s6dZbwPtprPmZI3o4sS3bQhhibflELH8LO5yihW7H3olesMowpx?purpose=fullsize\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strong-word-of-mouth-over-time\" data-block-type=\"core\">Strong Word of Mouth Over Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Dok <em>Control<\/em> wasn\u2019t an instant blockbuster at launch, it steadily built momentum through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Positive critical reception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Strong community support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Continued visibility via next-gen updates and re-releases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">This long-tail success has helped the game reach an impressive 6 million copies sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expanding-the-remedy-universe\" data-block-type=\"core\">Expanding the Remedy Universe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The success of <em>Control<\/em> plays a key role in Remedy Entertainment\u2019s broader connected universe, which also includes titles like Alan Wake and its sequel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">With Remedy continuing to expand this universe, <em>Control<\/em> remains a central pillar in their long-term plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-ahead\" data-block-type=\"core\">What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Following the success of Control, Remedy Entertainment is already preparing the next step for the franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">A new project, tentatively referred to as <em>Upravljaj rezonantnim<\/em>, is expected to release <strong>later this year<\/strong>, although an exact launch date has not yet been confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Given the timing, many fans are speculating that the official reveal \u2014 including a potential release date \u2014 could happen during Summer Game Fest, hosted by Geoff Keighley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">If that turns out to be the case, <em>Upravljaj rezonantnim<\/em> could soon become the next major chapter in Remedy\u2019s expanding connected universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Control Resonant - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e1_eZyFM5-4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remedy Entertainment has announced a major milestone for its critically acclaimed title Control, which has now sold over 6 million copies worldwide. A Cult Hit Turned Major Success Originally released in 2019, Control quickly gained recognition for its unique blend of supernatural storytelling, physics-based combat, and striking world design. 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