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CONTROL Resonant Characters, Cast, and Antagonists
Learn who Dylan Faden is, his relationship to Jesse Faden, and the antagonist roster (Hiss, Mold, the Aberrant).
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Dylan Faden is the playable protagonist of CONTROL Resonant, replacing his sister Jesse Faden (former FBC Director from the 2019 original) as the lead. The shapeshifting Aberrant is the signature weapon. The Hiss and Mold return as antagonists, drawn from the established Remedy / 2019 CONTROL lore.
- Protagonist
- Dylan Faden
- Sister
- Jesse Faden (2019 CONTROL protagonist, FBC Director)
- Signature weapon
- The Aberrant (shapeshifting)
- Antagonists
- Hiss, Mold
- Supporting cast
- Not yet announced by Remedy as of 2026-09-19
Dylan Faden — Protagonist
Dylan Faden is the playable lead of CONTROL Resonant. He is the brother of Jesse Faden, the protagonist of the 2019 CONTROL and the sitting Director of the Federal Bureau of Control at the start of the sequel. Dylan inherits the Aberrant, a shapeshifting weapon that drives the new combat system. His role shifts the player perspective from the Director-led 2019 game to the family member caught in the Oldest House's failed lockdown.
Jesse Faden — Sister, Former FBC Director
Jesse Faden returns as a key narrative figure rather than a playable character. She is Dylan's sister and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Control following the events of the 2019 CONTROL. The CONTROL Resonant story opens after the lockdown that once contained the Oldest House can no longer hold, with Jesse's absence the lens through which Dylan inherits the role of playable lead. Jesse's role in CONTROL Resonant is described as legacy reference rather than current-game protagonist status.
The Aberrant — Shapeshifting Weapon
The Aberrant is the signature weapon of CONTROL Resonant, inherited by Dylan Faden. It is described as a shapeshifting weapon that adapts form during combat, anchoring the game's supernatural combat loop. The Aberrant replaces the Service Weapon-and-ability loadout of the 2019 CONTROL and is the centrepiece of the new progression system. It is treated as confirmed current-game content by the Steam store page.
Hiss and Mold — Antagonists
The Hiss and Mold return as antagonists in CONTROL Resonant. The Hiss is the paranatural micro-organism threat introduced in the 2019 CONTROL, and Mold is the second established Remedy antagonist presence drawn from the same universe. Both threats are described as confirmed current-game antagonists on the Steam store page. The exact in-game role of each antagonist — whether they appear as recurring bosses, environmental hazards, or faction-level threats — will be confirmed at launch and on this page as Remedy publishes that detail.
FAQ
Who is the CONTROL Resonant protagonist?
Dylan Faden, the brother of the 2019 CONTROL protagonist Jesse Faden, is the playable lead of CONTROL Resonant.
What is the Aberrant?
The Aberrant is the signature weapon of CONTROL Resonant, a shapeshifting weapon inherited by Dylan Faden and the centrepiece of the new combat system.
Are Hiss and Mold returning in CONTROL Resonant?
Yes. The Hiss and Mold return as antagonists in CONTROL Resonant, drawn from the established Remedy / 2019 CONTROL lore.