An acclaimed PS5 action-adventure title has just announced a surprise update brimming with exciting new content and enhancements—all for free! Control: Ultimate Edition, a game many will remember as a previous headliner in the PS Plus lineup, has already rolled out its latest March 2025 update for PC players, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S users eagerly anticipating their version soon. Unfortunately, players using older consoles won’t be seeing this update.
For current owners of Control: Ultimate Edition, there’s some great news. You’ll have access to this fresh update that brings a host of cosmetics and gear that were once exclusive to pre-orders, along with a previously PS4 digital deluxe-exclusive mission. As long as the game remains part of the PS Plus Extra offerings, subscribers can dive into all these new perks and experiences.
The PC version patch notes are already out, and Remedy has confirmed similar updates are on their way for consoles, sans the PC-specific features.
OUTFITS
Players now have an opportunity to explore new outfits, accessible at the Control Point in the Central Executive Sector area. Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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Astral Dive Suit: Once limited to pre-order customers, now available to all.
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Tactical Response Gear: Another former pre-order exclusive that’s opening up to the wider audience.
- Urban Response Gear: Yet another exclusive piece turned public.
MISSIONS
Embark on an intriguing mission titled "Dr. Yoshimi Tokui’s Guided Imagery Experience," complete with narration from none other than Hideo Kojima. You can kick-start this mission by finding the Dr Tokui Tapes collectible in the Extrasensory Lab located in the Research Sector. Initially, this mission was only accessible to PlayStation 4 Digital Deluxe owners.
GRAPHICS
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HDR support: Has been added to enhance your visual experience.
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Ultra Ray Tracing Preset: This will offer more rays per pixel for higher temporal stability.
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Ultrawide Monitor Support: Now up to 48:9 monitors.
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FOV Scaling: A setting for gameplay camera customization is now available.
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Enhanced SDR: Upgraded to 10-bit from 8-bit for reduced color banding.
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Graphics Adapter Detection: Auto-selection between DX11 and DX12 for a smoother setup.
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Screen Aspect Ratio Fixes: Implemented specifically for ultrawide monitors.
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Resolution Options: Your monitor’s current resolution will reliably appear in screens and rendering resolution options.
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Beyond 4K Rendering: Support for those who crave even more clarity.
- Texture Streaming and Ray Tracing Fixes: Addressed to improve performance.
GENERAL
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Audio improvements have been made in cinematics and end credits to ensure clean sound channels. Say goodbye to those unintended audio surprises—no, it wasn’t the ominous Hiss, just a simple mix-up on our part, apologies!
- Plus, expect several bug and crash fixes to further stabilize and enhance your gaming experience.
This update not only breathes new life into Control: Ultimate Edition but also extends a warm invitation for new and existing players to explore deeper than ever. Don’t miss out on these exciting changes!
