The article argues that Control Resonant could contend for Game of the Year at The Game Awards partly because of Remedy Entertainment’s strong reputation with the jury. Although the game has received generally positive reviews, concerns about weaker mechanics and a safer, more mainstream open-world design may limit its chances; nevertheless, sympathy for Remedy as an independent underdog could influence voters.

Remedy’s previous games performed well at the awards, with Control receiving eight nominations in 2019 and Alan Wake 2 winning three awards from eight nominations in 2023. While the studio was affected by the failure of multiplayer shooter FBC: Firebreak, its latest financial report showed modest profits, and its Max Payne remakes with Rockstar may matter more to its long-term future than Control Resonant.