How to Upgrade Your Character in Control: Resonant

When and how to spend upgrade currency on talents, gear tiers, and artifacts for the best early impact.

Updated Mar 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Quick Answer

Upgrade what your loop uses every fight: stagger tools, resource generation, then survivability. Delay marginal stat nodes until respec is cheap or confirmed.

Early upgrades

Pick nodes that shorten every encounter—faster resource gain, longer break windows, or one extra dodge charge if offered.

Mid-game priorities

Align upgrades with upcoming mission tags. Cross-check Progression Guide before tier jumps.

Sources & Verification

PlayStation Blog (Remedy Entertainment)Control Resonant: Remedy shares first details on New Game Plus

Early upgrades

Mid-game priorities

Sources & Verification

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