Game Pass Game of the Week: Control

Sometimes the best Game Pass games aren't the newest additions—they're the ones worth revisiting at exactly the right moment.

That's why Control is this week's Game Pass Game of the Week.

With Control Resonant expected later this year, now is the perfect time to return to Remedy Entertainment's 2019 supernatural action-adventure or experience it for the first time if you somehow missed it.

What makes Control stand out years later is its atmosphere. The mysterious Federal Bureau of Control and its ever-changing headquarters, known as the Oldest House, remain one of the most memorable settings in modern gaming. Every hallway, office, and hidden corner feels like it has a story waiting to be discovered.

Remedy's signature style is on full display here. The game blends mystery, supernatural events, and environmental storytelling into an experience that feels unlike anything else on Game Pass. Even in 2026, Control still feels fresh.

The gameplay holds up remarkably well too. Combining fast-paced gunplay with powerful supernatural abilities creates combat encounters that are both satisfying and visually impressive. Whether you're launching objects across rooms or levitating above enemies, Control never loses its unique identity.

The timing is what makes this week's recommendation easy.

Many players experienced Control during its original release or its first Game Pass run back in 2020. Others skipped it entirely. With the sequel approaching, revisiting the original now feels like the perfect way to prepare for what's next while refreshing yourself on one of gaming's most intriguing worlds.

If you've never played Control, now is the time. And if it's been a few years since your last visit to the Oldest House, there's a good chance you'll appreciate it even more today than you did the first time around.