Remedy’s acclaimed action-adventure game Control is back on Xbox Game Pass, this time in its Ultimate Edition, providing subscribers with an upgraded gaming experience. Originally released in August 2019, the game initially wasn't planned for Xbox Game Pass, but eventually joined the service, contributing to its milestone of attracting 10 million players within two years.
Xbox Game Pass regularly updates its game offerings, introducing new titles and removing some existing ones. In February 2022, Control was taken off the service, disappointing many subscribers.
Now, the enhanced Control Ultimate Edition is part of the Xbox Game Pass library. There are two versions of the Ultimate Edition tailored for different Xbox consoles. One version is optimized for Xbox Series X/S, while the other is playable on Xbox One without the advanced graphics enhancements. Additionally, the standard edition of Control is back on Xbox Game Pass, compatible with both current and last-gen Xbox consoles.
What's New in the Control Ultimate Edition?
- Season Pass
- Two DLCs: The Foundation and AWE
- Enhanced Graphics
- Xbox Series X
- Quality mode: 1440p at 30FPS with ray tracing
- Performance mode: 1440p at 60FPS without ray tracing
- 4K upscaling in both modes
- Xbox Series S
- 900p at 60FPS without ray tracing
- Upscaled to 1080p
- Xbox Series X
Control Ultimate Edition focuses on graphical enhancements, offering players the choice between 30FPS with ray tracing or 60FPS without on Xbox Series X. On Xbox Series S, the game runs at 1080p and 60FPS, excluding ray tracing.
The Ultimate Edition also includes the Season Pass featuring two DLC expansions: The Foundation and AWE. These expansions extend the game's narrative beyond the main storyline, introducing new locations and mysteries for players to explore. AWE also delves into the interconnected universe of Control and Remedy's Alan Wake.
This isn't the first time Xbox Game Pass has provided significant upgrades for its games. The Last Case of Benedict Fox launched with the service and will receive a free definitive edition upgrade on March 26. The enhanced version will introduce new quests, puzzles, story content, revamped combat mechanics, and improved animations. Existing game owners will also receive the definitive edition at no extra cost.