Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko discusses the creative shift to an open-world setting

Composer Petri Alanko has shared insights into the musical direction for the upcoming game Control Resonant. Moving away from the confined, interior setting of The Oldest House, the sequel features a warped, open-world version of Manhattan. Alanko noted that this shift provided a welcome relief, allowing for a more expansive sonic landscape. He emphasized that he intentionally avoided replicating the aesthetic of Christopher Nolan’s Inception, fearing it would feel derivative and diminish Remedy’s unique storytelling. Instead, Alanko focused on the scale of the environment and the character arc of the protagonist, Dylan. By treating Dylan as a 'blank slate,' the composer crafted a score that mirrors the character's fragility and evolution. The music utilizes specific harmonic structures and percussion to represent Dylan’s journey from a vulnerable state to his eventual transformation. Control Resonant is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.