Speculation Surrounds Control: Resonant Trademark Ahead of The Game Awards 2025

A recent trademark filing for "Control: Resonant" has been registered in Europe, leading to speculation that developer Remedy Entertainment may announce significant news regarding the Control franchise at The Game Awards 2025, scheduled for December 11. The trademark was filed by Nordia Attorneys at Law Ltd., the same legal firm that handles Remedy's trademarks, which strengthens the connection to the studio. The filing includes classifications for video game services, miscellaneous products, and the production of entertainment in the form of TV series and cinematographic films.

Control 2 Could Be Called “Control Resonant,” New Trademark Sparks Speculation

Remedy Entertainment has been developing Control 2, the sequel to its acclaimed 2019 game, which entered full production in March 2025. The studio previously announced that Control 2 would take the form of an action-RPG and is being produced on a smaller budget than Alan Wake 2. In August 2024, Remedy confirmed a partnership with Annapurna Interactive, which is financing 50% of Control 2's development in exchange for film and TV rights to both the Alan Wake and Control franchises.

Control: Resonant Trademark Revealed Ahead Of The Game Awards 2025With The Game Awards weeks away, new Remedy trademark for what could be Control 2 surfacesNew Control trademark sparks speculation Remedy will be making a The Game Awards announcementControl 2 Could Be Called “Control Resonant,” New Trademark Sparks Speculation

The timing of the trademark filing has led to various interpretations. Some speculate that "Control: Resonant" could be the title of Control 2, while others suggest it might pertain to a film or TV adaptation of the franchise, given the tags associated with the trademark. The inclusion of both video game and entertainment production categories indicates that Remedy may be future-proofing its intellectual property for multiple media formats.

Control 2 Could Be Called “Control Resonant,” New Trademark Sparks Speculation

Remedy has not publicly confirmed the specifics of the trademark or its relation to Control 2. However, the studio's history of revealing significant projects at The Game Awards, such as Alan Wake 2, suggests that an announcement could be imminent. The anticipation surrounding the event is heightened by the fact that Remedy has kept many details about Control 2 under wraps since its initial announcement in 2022.

With The Game Awards weeks away, new Remedy trademark for what could be Control 2 surfaces

While excitement builds for potential announcements, some industry observers caution against overhyping expectations. Given that Control 2 has only recently entered full production, there are concerns that a reveal at The Game Awards may not yield a release date or substantial gameplay details, as the game may still be years away from launch.

Control 2 Could Be Called “Control Resonant,” New Trademark Sparks Speculation

As The Game Awards 2025 approaches, the gaming community is eagerly awaiting any news from Remedy Entertainment. The trademark filing has set the stage for what could be a significant reveal, whether it pertains to Control 2 or a related media project. The event may provide clarity on the future of the Control franchise and its expansion into other entertainment formats.

Control: Resonant Trademark Revealed Ahead Of The Game Awards 2025

• “But the trailers shown at The Game Awards are sometimes more than a year in advance of the game's release, so we are likely in for a few announcements that have a '2027' release window alongside them.” — Wccftech Report

Control 2 Could Be Called “Control Resonant,” New Trademark Sparks Speculation

• “Control 2 could very well be one of those trailers.” — Wccftech Report

Control 2 Could Be Called “Control Resonant,” New Trademark Sparks Speculation