Control Ultimate Edition receives a brutal update on Xbox with HDR, 120 Hz and VRR support

Remedy releases a free update that improves performance and much more in its version for Xbox Series.

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Players of Control Ultimate Edition on Xbox Series can now enjoy a significant update focused on performance and visual quality. Remedy has released a new patch that introduces improvements such as HDR support, variable refresh rate (VRR), and the ability to unlock the frame rate to take full advantage of 120Hz panels.

Additionally, this version finally incorporates the mission Dr. Yoshimi Tokui’s Guided Imagery Experience, a curious side mission with Hideo Kojima’s voice that was previously exclusive to PlayStation 4. With this, the definitive edition of Control is now on par in content and features across all platforms.

Technical and Visual Improvements on Xbox Series

• Among the most notable new features, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users will be able to access a new setting called Unlock Frame Rate, which removes the frame rate limit in performance and quality modes. This means that, with a compatible screen, the game can reach refresh rates above 60 FPS, offering a much more fluid experience.
• The patch also introduces native HDR compatibility, as well as an update to 10-bit SDR color to reduce banding and improve tonal representation. Additionally, Remedy has improved temporal anti-aliasing (TAA), providing a cleaner and more stable image, and has optimized several aspects of internal rendering.

Additional Changes and Fixes

The update also includes small but notable improvements in gameplay and overall stability. For example, the grenade projectile indicators now update correctly at the full frame rate, rather than being stuck at 30 FPS. The organization of weapon and character modifiers has also been refined, making inventory management during gameplay easier.

With these adjustments, Control Ultimate Edition once again positions itself as one of the most solid examples of how a game can evolve over time. Xbox Series users can download the update for free and see how Remedy’s work continues to shine, this time with a more polished technical aspect than ever.