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Control Ultimate Edition
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Control Ultimate Edition player count chart
Control Ultimate Edition has a small but active player base. 480 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 27% on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2020
Control Ultimate Edition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 947 | -43.6% | 1,853 |
| October 2026 | 1,679 | -19.9% | 4,641 |
| September 2026 | 2,096 | +78.89% | 5,075 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +92.47% | 2,837 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -37.33% | 1,474 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +128.79% | 2,352 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -22.82% | 1,028 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +4.88% | 1,332 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -18.06% | 1,270 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -30.52% | 1,550 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -12.54% | 2,231 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +74.49% | 2,551 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -41.07% | 1,462 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +22.64% | 2,481 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -24.82% | 2,023 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +148.02% | 2,691 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -32.02% | 1,085 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +151.74% | 1,596 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -8.25% | 634 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -20.57% | 691 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +38.98% | 870 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -41.66% | 626 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -2.54% | 1,073 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +1.57% | 1,101 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +11.75% | 1,084 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -10.02% | 970 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +29.57% | 1,078 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -9.57% | 832 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +0.55% | 920 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -36.19% | 915 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +52.72% | 1,434 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -10.14% | 939 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -12.99% | 1,045 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -17.17% | 1,201 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -5.66% | 1,450 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -18.37% | 1,537 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +11.09% | 1,883 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +66.34% | 1,695 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +76.91% | 1,019 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -39.62% | 576 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +1.06% | 954 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +42.17% | 944 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -50.6% | 664 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +67.16% | 1,344 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +5.79% | 804 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -28.1% | 760 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +0.67% | 1,057 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -1.41% | 1,050 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +13.54% | 1,065 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -44.99% | 938 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +139.47% | 1,705 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -65.23% | 712 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +162.56% | 2,048 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +27.24% | 780 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -41.34% | 613 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +90% | 1,045 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -41.8% | 550 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -33.82% | 945 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +17.72% | 1,428 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +9.87% | 1,213 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -29.14% | 1,104 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -31.4% | 1,558 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +68.1% | 2,271 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -23.41% | 1,351 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +8.89% | 1,764 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -31.5% | 1,620 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -50.73% | 2,365 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +184.53% | 4,800 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +8.56% | 1,687 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -46.41% | 1,554 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -3.2% | 2,900 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -10.78% | 2,996 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +90.25% | 3,358 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -75.25% | 1,765 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -22.44% | 7,130 |
| August 2020 | n/a | n/a | 9,193 |
How many people play Control Ultimate Edition right now?
Right now, 480 players are in Control Ultimate Edition on Steam. That makes it the #875 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,089 players. Today's peak is 49% below its 30-day average daily peak of 2,153.
Control Ultimate Edition player count history
Over the last 30 days Control Ultimate Edition averaged a daily peak of 2,153 players, down 27% compared with the 30 days before (2,930). Its highest point this month (3,833) is 162% above the same period last year (1,462). In its first month after release (Aug 27, 2020) it peaked at 9,193 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 9,193, set on Aug 30, 2020.
Best time to play Control Ultimate Edition
Based on the last 14 days, Control Ultimate Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 56% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Control Ultimate Edition has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Control Ultimate Edition
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Developer
- Remedy Entertainment
- Released
- Aug 27, 2020
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 13 languages, 4 with full audio
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Control Ultimate Edition price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Control Ultimate Edition is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 80% off (around $8.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Control Ultimate Edition price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 39,99€ | $44.88 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £32.99 | $44.40 | +11% |
| Canada | C$ 47.99 | $34.36 | -14% |
| Australia | A$ 49.95 | $34.97 | -13% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 49.99 | $28.10 | -30% |
| Brazil | R$99,99 | $18.29 | -54% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 469.99 | $25.28 | -37% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| Poland | 149,99 zł | $38.36 | -4% |
| Switzerland | CHF 35.49 | $43.39 | +9% |
| Norway | 399,00 kr | $42.91 | +7% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $18.49 | $18.49 | -54% |
| South Africa | R 330.00 | $20.10 | -50% |
| India cheapest | ₹1,499.00 | $15.87 | -60% |
| Indonesia | Rp 299 999 | $16.60 | -58% |
| China | ¥138.00 | $20.69 | -48% |
| Japan | ¥4,500 | $28.40 | -29% |
| South Korea | ₩ 39,900 | $29.67 | -26% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Control Ultimate Edition achievements
Control Ultimate Edition has 67 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 30.0% of them; the rarest, Vending Spree, is held by 3.4% of players.
Choose to be ChosenObtain the Service Weapon89.5%
Welcome to the Oldest HouseHidden achievement79.4%
Paranatural PowerhouseObtain the Launch Ability72.0%
Strange CollectionCollect 40 Collectibles64.3%
Unknown CallerHidden achievement64.0%
ParautilitarianUnlock 1 Ability Upgrade62.1%
Astral ConstructionConstruct a Weapon Form or Mod60.4%
Ritualistic ThinkingCleanse 5 Control Points58.4%
Shifting PositionsObtain the Evade Ability56.5%
Directorial OverrideHidden achievement52.0%
Unstable MatterKill 50 enemies with the Launch Ability51.8%
Ritual IntuitionCleanse 10 Control Points48.0%
Record KeeperCollect 80 Collectibles47.3%
Proper Handling ProceduresUse Launch to throw a grenade or rocket45.2%
Old Boys' ClubHidden achievement45.0%
Insular TelekinesisObtain the Shield Ability42.6%
Paranatural CollectionCollect more than 100,000 Source41.4%
ThresholdHidden achievement41.3%
Bureau ArchivistCollect 120 Collectibles39.3%
Psychic OccupationObtain the Seize Ability39.2%
Rising ThoughtObtain the Levitate Ability38.3%
Career DevelopmentUnlock all 3 Personal Mod slots38.1%
My Brother's KeeperHidden achievement38.0%
The Importance of SynergyComplete 5 Side Missions36.2%
Cognitive IntruderCompel 10 enemies with the Seize Ability35.9%
The Face of the EnemyHidden achievement33.6%
Discerning the PatternCleanse 25 Control Points33.3%
First On the SceneComplete 1 Bureau Alert33.2%
Finnish TangoHidden achievement31.1%
Astral PhenomenaHidden achievement31.0%
Non-Standard IssueUpgrade any Weapon Form to Level 330.4%
PolarisHidden achievement30.2%
Take ControlHidden achievement29.8%
Interdimensional DefenderKilled 1000 Hiss29.0%
Expert ParautilitarianSpend 50 Ability Points29.0%
Inter-Departmental CooperationComplete 10 Side Missions25.9%
Living ArchetypesHidden achievement24.7%
War GamesComplete 5 Board Countermeasures23.0%
Altered Manifestations May OccurHidden achievement22.5%
Familiar MethodologiesHidden achievement21.0%
FBC Crisis Solution Task ForceComplete 15 Side Missions21.0%
Aggressive GrowthHidden achievement20.8%
Multiple ApplicationsUse Multi-Launch to hit 3 targets19.5%
CREATE_DESTROY_ACHIEVEMENTUse Shape and Fracture a combined total of 100 times18.1%
The Third ThingHidden achievement17.1%
Astral PlumbingHidden achievement16.2%
In-depth InvestigationsFind 80% of the Collectibles in the Investigations Sector15.6%
Hostile Work EnvironmentKill 50 Hiss Sharpened15.5%
Master ParautilitarianSpend 100 Ability Points15.4%
Head of CommunicationsHidden achievement15.3%
Workplace RecreationPlay a single game in Arcade Mode13.4%
Star PerformanceHidden achievement13.2%
Crisis ManagementComplete 5 Bureau Alerts12.5%
Surge of PowerHidden achievement10.6%
Volatile DebrisKill 10 enemies with the Shield Burst Ability8.2%
A Strong FoundationComplete all Missions in the Foundation8.2%
Elevated MindKill 25 Airborne Rangers7.1%
Surge ProtectorKill 50 enemies with Surge6.8%
Astral TacticianComplete 25 Board Countermeasures6.3%
Chief InvestigatorFind 80% of the hidden locations in the Investigations Sector5.2%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 67 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Control Ultimate Edition news and patch notes
- Oct 8, 2026 CONTROL Resonant Is Out Now!
- Jun 29, 2026 CONTROL Resonant is out September 24th 2026
- Feb 12, 2026 First CONTROL Resonant gameplay revealed
- Dec 12, 2025 CONTROL Resonant, the highly anticipated CONTROL sequel, releases in 2026!
- Mar 28, 2025 FADEN FRIDAY, MARCH 2025
- Mar 21, 2025 Community First Look, Jobs & Gameplay
- Mar 20, 2025 FBC: Firebreak, Gameplay Trailer
- Mar 13, 2025 Control Ultimate Edition: March 2025 Update Notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Control Ultimate Edition FAQ
Is Control Ultimate Edition dead?
Control Ultimate Edition has a small but active player base. 480 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 27% on the month before).
How many people play Control Ultimate Edition?
480 people are playing Control Ultimate Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,089 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Control Ultimate Edition?
Control Ultimate Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 9,193 concurrent players on Aug 30, 2020.
Is Control Ultimate Edition growing or declining?
Control Ultimate Edition is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 2,153, down 27% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Control Ultimate Edition most active?
Control Ultimate Edition usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Control Ultimate Edition cost?
Control Ultimate Edition costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Control Ultimate Edition has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Control Ultimate Edition on Steam is $3.99 (90% off), on Sep 5, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $39.99 right now.
Is Control Ultimate Edition on sale right now?
No, Control Ultimate Edition is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 80%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.
Where is Control Ultimate Edition cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Control Ultimate Edition is cheapest in India at ₹1,499.00, about $15.87 or 60% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Control Ultimate Edition good?
Steam players rate Control Ultimate Edition Very Positive: 86% of 66,483 reviews are positive.
When did Control Ultimate Edition come out?
Control Ultimate Edition was released on Steam on Aug 27, 2020.
Who made Control Ultimate Edition?
Control Ultimate Edition was developed by Remedy Entertainment.
Is Control Ultimate Edition still worth playing?
Control Ultimate Edition has a smaller but active community on Steam today (480 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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