Remedy Entertainment just filed a trademark that has the gaming community buzzing. On November 27, 2025, the studio behind Alan Wake and Control registered “Control: Resonant”—and the timing suggests we might get our first official look at Control 2 at The Game Awards 2025 on December 11. With the sequel in full production since March 2025 and this trademark filed just two weeks before gaming’s biggest event, speculation is reaching fever pitch.
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The Trademark Evidence: 85% Likelihood
A trademark filing discovered by MP1st reveals “Control: Resonant” was registered by Nordia Attorneys at Law Ltd.—the legal firm Remedy consistently uses for all trademark filings. This connection immediately ties the registration back to Remedy Entertainment.
Why This Points to Control 2
| Evidence | Significance | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Date | November 27, 2025 | Just 2 weeks before Game Awards |
| Legal Firm | Nordia Attorneys (Remedy’s standard firm) | Confirms Remedy connection |
| Tags Included | “Video game services” | Game development indication |
| Tags Included | “TV series and cinematographic films” | Transmedia expansion plans |
| Production Status | Full production since March 2025 | 9+ months development time |
| Timing Strategy | Filed close to event | Minimizes advance leaks |
The strategic timing—filing just weeks before The Game Awards rather than months in advance—suggests Remedy wants to control the narrative and avoid prolonged speculation before the official reveal.
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Control 2 or TV/Film Adaptation? The Dual Possibility
The trademark’s tags create an intriguing ambiguity about what “Control: Resonant” actually represents:
Scenario 1: Control 2 Video Game Title
Evidence Supporting:
- “Video game services” tag (primary indicator)
- Control 2 in full production since March 2025
- 9+ months development sufficient for trailer creation
- Game Awards perfect platform for major game reveals
- 2027 release window aligns with Remedy’s financial projections
Logic: The trademark is for Control 2, titled “Control: Resonant,” with TV/film tags included as future-proofing for eventual media adaptations.
Scenario 2: TV/Film Adaptation Title
Evidence Supporting:
- “TV series and cinematographic films” tag (equally prominent)
- Remedy-Annapurna partnership announced for Control adaptations
- Annapurna financing Control 2 + developing film/TV series
- Hollywood often trademarks titles before production begins
Logic: The trademark is for the coming TV series or film adaptation, with “video game services” tag as future-proofing for potential tie-in games or DLC.
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The Remedy-Annapurna Partnership
In a landmark deal, Remedy partnered with Annapurna Interactive for a comprehensive Control universe expansion:
Partnership Components:
- Annapurna co-financing Control 2 development
- Joint development of film and/or TV series adaptation
- Transmedia universe building across gaming and entertainment
- Annapurna’s track record (Nimona, If Anything Happens I Love You)
This partnership makes both interpretations of the “Control: Resonant” trademark plausible—it could represent either the game sequel or the media adaptation, with tags covering the other possibility for future use.
Control 2 Production Timeline
Key milestones suggest Remedy could absolutely have a trailer ready:
March 2025: Control 2 enters full production November 2025: Trademark filed (9 months into production) December 11, 2025: The Game Awards (potential reveal)
Nine months of full production provides sufficient time to create a cinematic reveal trailer, even if the game won’t launch until 2027. Historical precedent shows The Game Awards frequently features trailers for games 18-24 months from release.
Remedy’s Financial Goals: 2027 Target
Remedy’s Q3 2025 financial report discussed goals for 2027 and 2030, suggesting the studio is preparing to increase marketing for upcoming projects. Control 2 positioned as a 2027 release aligns perfectly with:
- Ramping up promotional efforts now (late 2025)
- Game Awards reveal establishing momentum
- 12-18 month marketing campaign leading to launch
- Financial projections for significant commercial success
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Why The Game Awards 2025?
The timing makes strategic sense for multiple reasons:
Platform Significance:
- Gaming industry’s largest end-of-year event
- Massive global viewership (millions of concurrent viewers)
- Prestigious platform for major announcements
- Immediate media coverage and social media buzz
Marketing Strategy:
- Establish Control 2 as major 2027 release
- Generate early hype and fan engagement
- Compete with other major announcements
- Dominate gaming discourse entering 2026
Historical Precedent:
- The Game Awards frequently features 2027/2028 release announcements
- Remedy previously revealed major projects at industry events
- Developers often file trademarks weeks before reveals
What “Resonant” Might Mean
The subtitle “Resonant” likely connects to Control’s established lore:
Lore Connections:
- Resonance relates to the Oldest House’s supernatural properties
- Objects of Power resonate with paranatural frequencies
- The Hiss propagated through resonance phenomena
- Jesse Faden’s abilities involve resonating with Objects of Power
The subtitle suggests Control 2 will deepen exploration of the Bureau of Control’s paranatural research, potentially introducing new resonance-based abilities, threats, or dimensional phenomena.
Return to the Oldest House
The original Control launched in 2019 as an excellent third-person action game, combining supernatural powers, brutalist architecture, and mind-bending storytelling. Fans have waited six years for a proper sequel, making the anticipation for Control 2 immense.
What Fans Expect:
- Expanded Oldest House locations
- New paranatural abilities and Objects of Power
- Deeper Federal Bureau of Control lore
- Next-gen graphics showcasing Remedy’s Northlight Engine
- Continuation of Jesse Faden’s story
For Control lore deep-dives, explore our game story analysis.
December 11: Mark Your Calendars
The Game Awards 2025 takes place on December 11, 2025, and based on the trademark timing, there’s an 85% likelihood we’ll see Control 2 (or the Control universe) make an appearance.
What to Watch For:
- Any Remedy Entertainment announcements
- “Control: Resonant” branding
- Jesse Faden or Oldest House imagery
- Annapurna Interactive involvement (if film/TV adaptation)
- 2027 release window confirmation
The Bottom Line
The “Control: Resonant” trademark filed November 27, 2025, by Remedy’s legal team suggests we’re about to get our first look at Control 2—or the Control universe’s transmedia expansion—at The Game Awards 2025 on December 11. With Control 2 in full production for nine months, Remedy’s 2027 financial targets, and strategic trademark timing minimizing advance leaks, all signs point to a major announcement. Whether “Control: Resonant” represents the game sequel’s official title or the film/TV adaptation, fans of the Bureau of Control’s paranatural investigations are likely just two weeks away from a long-awaited return to the Oldest House.
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Catching up on Remedy’s games? Read our Control story recap and prepare for the sequel’s potential reveal.
