What do you get for pre-ordering CONTROL Resonant, and what is free? A pre-order grants the Hiss Corruption Outfit and Pickpocket’s Tool Artifact everywhere, plus the Occult Outfit on PlayStation. Beyond that, some stores add exclusive extras, and even non-purchasers can unlock free items through Remedy’s newsletter. The full breakdown is below.
The pre-order bonuses
Remedy confirmed that pre-ordering the Standard or Digital Deluxe Edition grants three items — two on every platform and one PlayStation exclusive:
- Hiss Corruption Outfit (all platforms), a cosmetic for Dylan
- Pickpocket’s Tool Artifact (all platforms), an in-game artifact
- Occult Outfit (PlayStation pre-orders only)
These are separate from edition-specific perks like the Deluxe’s artbook or early access. The SteelBook Edition does not list the standard pre-order bonuses in its contents breakdown, so confirm with your retailer before assuming a physical pre-order qualifies.
Epic Games Store extra: a Fortnite outfit
Buying CONTROL Resonant on the Epic Games Store includes a bonus tied to a different Remedy game. Epic offers the Dylan Faden Outfit in Fortnite as a gift with purchase on that storefront. This is a storefront-specific extra, not part of the standard pre-order bundle, and it requires purchasing through Epic.
Free items from the Remedy newsletter
You don’t have to spend anything to claim two extras. Signing up for Remedy’s Control newsletter grants two exclusive in-game items for use at launch:
- Communications Department Headset
- Optical Filtering Goggles
These are confirmed on the official CONTROL Resonant site, where signing up is the prompt. They are separate from any paid edition, so they count as free-to-claim extras on top of whatever edition you buy.
Bonus comparison across storefronts
| Bonus | Applies to | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hiss Corruption Outfit | All pre-orders | Cosmetic |
| Pickpocket’s Tool Artifact | All pre-orders | In-game artifact |
| Occult Outfit | PlayStation pre-orders | Exclusive to PS pre-orders |
| Dylan Faden Fortnite Outfit | Epic purchase | Gift with purchase |
| Communications Headset | Newsletter sign-up | Free |
| Optical Filtering Goggles | Newsletter sign-up | Free |
What else to know before buying
Edition-specific content and regional timings are separate from pre-order bonuses. For example, the PlayStation 5 Digital Deluxe Edition includes 48 hours of early access (beginning September 22) that PC and Xbox do not get, and physical editions arrive later for PS5 and Xbox. For the full edition comparison, prices, and platform differences, see the editions compared page on this wiki.
Sources: Remedy’s official PlayStation blog, the Epic Games Store page for CONTROL Resonant, the official pre-order listing, and the official Remedy/newsletter sign-up. Prices vary by region and storefront; check your store’s “see offer details” before buying.