Xbox UK posted an Instagram video on September 9, 2026 and deleted it fast — but not fast enough. The text overlay confirmed Control Resonant Game Pass day one availability. Neither Remedy Entertainment nor Xbox has officially said anything. The post is gone but screenshots spread before it came down.
What the Deleted Xbox UK Post Actually Showed
The Instagram video came from Xbox UK’s official account. A text overlay identified Control Resonant as a day one Game Pass release. The post went viral almost immediately after going live on September 9. Xbox UK pulled it quickly — but screenshots were already circulating before it came down.
No official statement followed the deletion. Remedy has not addressed it. Xbox has not addressed it. The silence since the post went down is the only response either party has given.
Control Resonant launches September 24, 2026 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5. The standard price is $59.99. If the Game Pass leak holds, Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers get it at no extra cost on launch day.
Control Resonant is already one of the top three pre-ordered PS5 games in the US despite the $59.99 price. Adding it to Game Pass day one is a strong value add for subscribers. Anyone who has not pre-ordered yet might want to wait for official confirmation before paying full price.
Source: Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games / Xbox
Control Resonant Game Pass and Steam Achievements Both Leaked the Same Week
A Steam achievement leak surfaced on September 9 — the same day as the Xbox UK post. Exophase pulled Control Resonant achievement data from Steam’s backend API. Several achievements mention defeating Resonants in locations called Downtown, Central, and West Incursion Zone — areas already shown in trailers.
Two separate leaks in one day gave the community more Control Resonant information than any official announcement has. The achievement list adds detail about the game’s boss structure and world layout without spoiling the story directly.
Control Resonant is a third-party game published by 505 Games — not a Microsoft first-party title. Third-party games landing on Game Pass day one at full price is less common than first-party additions. The leak puts it alongside RuneScape Dragonwilds and Minecraft Dungeons 2 as major upcoming Game Pass additions.
Xbox Game Pass recently introduced monthly limits on cloud gaming. The trade-off was more games available in exchange for capped cloud hours. A day one Control Resonant addition would be one of the stronger arguments that the trade worked out for subscribers.
Source: Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games / Xbox
System Requirements Worth Knowing Before September 24
Remedy released official PC system requirements for Control Resonant ahead of launch. Recommended settings call for an Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 paired with an RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT. Players running below recommended specs should check minimum requirements before downloading through Game Pass.
The September 24 date is confirmed regardless of the Game Pass situation. PS5 players pay $59.99 at launch either way — Game Pass does not cover PlayStation.
Final Thoughts
Xbox UK confirmed Control Resonant Game Pass day one by accident on September 9. The post is deleted. No official confirmation has followed. September 24 is still the launch date on all platforms. If the leak holds, Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers get one of September’s biggest releases for free on day one.
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