CONTROL Resonant Trophy Guide

How to Unlock

**Obtain four complete Power Upgrades** by collecting Power Upgrade components throughout Manhattan. Power Upgrade components are found inside special resource containers resembling large **metal crates**. Each container provides one-third of a Power Upgrade, meaning you must collect **12 components** to earn four complete upgrades. One of the most efficient methods is completing **Unsupervised Science**, which requires locating and completing six Testing Facilities across Manhattan. Each facility rewards a Power Upgrade component, providing six of the 12 needed. Find the remaining six components by exploring the open world and opening additional Power Upgrade containers.

Tip

Special resource containers appear on your map when you approach them. There are more Power Upgrade components available than required, so you do not need to open every container. Complete **Unsupervised Science** to make progress toward both Astral and **Threshold Researcher**.

How to Unlock

**Purchase your first Aberrant Upgrade.** After obtaining the Aberrant weapon during the opening story sequence, travel to **The Gap** and interact with the large metal pillar. This station allows you to purchase upgrades for Dylan's Primary and Secondary Weapon Forms. Select any available upgrade and spend the required materials to unlock it. The trophy unlocks immediately after purchasing your first Aberrant Upgrade.

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Prioritize upgrades for the Weapon Form you use most frequently. Each purchase increases your overall Aberrant Strength and improves your combat capabilities. These upgrades also contribute toward **Astral Adept**, which requires fully upgrading one Weapon Form, and **Astral Potency**, which requires reaching Aberrant Strength 100.

How to Unlock

**Discover and enter all six Secret Hideouts** scattered throughout Manhattan. These hidden areas are located inside certain shops and buildings across six zones. The **Underpass does not contain a Secret Hideout**. As you explore, watch for **question mark (?) icons** labeled as secrets on your map. Each location contains an environmental puzzle involving nearby objects. Examine the room carefully and interact with the required objects in the correct sequence to reveal a concealed doorway. Enter the newly opened passage to register the hideout. Repeat this process for all six Secret Hideouts to unlock the trophy.

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Each Secret Hideout contains a **Health Upgrade component**, making these locations especially valuable for **Personal Development**. Completing all six hideouts provides half of the 12 components required to obtain four complete Health Upgrades. Prioritize these locations before searching for additional Health Upgrade containers.

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**Complete the side quest Pope's Research** in The Unknown. This quest becomes available after progressing through **The Hedron Link** and reaching The Unknown during the main story. Your objective is to locate **eight research balloons** scattered throughout the floating islands. Each balloon carries a crate containing an antenna. Interact with the balloons to release their crates, collect the antennas, and place them into the correct red circular positions nearby. Successfully arranging the antennas activates a **Gravity Well**, allowing Dylan to travel between previously inaccessible islands. Repeat this process at all eight locations and complete Pope's Research to unlock the trophy.

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Prioritize this quest when you first reach The Unknown. The Gravity Wells are essential for navigating the region and reaching several important objectives. Completing Pope's Research also provides the **Resonant Token**, required to equip a Combat Ability in the sixth slot for **Combat Rediness**.

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**Complete all four major Mold-related side quests** throughout Manhattan. The required quests are: - **New Growth:** Investigate Dr. Underhill's research, locate the missing test subjects, and eliminate the threats connected to the experiments. - **Carbon Copy Part I:** Investigate the disappearance of Heidi's twin sister in The Park. - **Carbon Copy Part II:** Follow the investigation through the Field Hospital and the twins' apartment. - **Carbon Copy Part III:** Track Hannah through The Park, resolve the final confrontation, and report back to Heidi. Complete all four questlines to unlock the trophy. Finishing New Growth alone is not sufficient.

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Some Carbon Copy quests only become available after completing earlier investigations or progressing through additional story content. If the next quest does not appear, continue exploring and check back with the relevant characters. All four quests can be completed during post-story free roam.

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**Equip a Combat Ability in all six available slots.** Dylan has two sets of three Combat Ability slots, which you can switch between using Right on the D-pad. Defeating Resonants unlocks additional Combat Abilities. You'll need to defeat the Resonants in the **West Incursion Zone, Central, Underpass, The Park, and The Unknown** to obtain enough abilities for this trophy. You must also complete the side quest **Pope's Research** in The Unknown to obtain the **Resonant Token**, which unlocks the sixth Combat Ability slot. Once all six slots are available, travel to **The Gap**, interact with the Mural, and equip a Combat Ability in every slot.

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The Park and Unknown Resonants are optional encounters, so make sure you defeat them while working toward **Graffiti Artist**. You can equip whichever abilities you prefer. The trophy only requires every slot to be occupied, not a particular combination.

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**Obtain your first complete Health Upgrade or Power Upgrade.** Explore Manhattan and open special resource containers containing Health or Power Upgrade components. Each container provides one-third of an upgrade, so you must collect **three components of the same type** to complete one upgrade. Health components are found in large clown-like crates, while Power components come from metal crates. You can find these throughout the open world and during certain side quests. The trophy unlocks as soon as you complete your first Health or Power Upgrade.

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The six Secret Hideouts reward Health Upgrade components, while the six Testing Facilities reward Power Upgrade components. Both activities contribute toward later trophies, making them efficient sources of early upgrades.

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**Find the seven lost dogs throughout Manhattan and reunite each one with its favorite toy.** There is one dog in each of the game's seven zones. When you approach a dog's location, a **paw-print icon** appears on your map. Each dog is missing a small **blue dragon plush toy**, which can always be found nearby. Search the surrounding area, retrieve the toy, and return it to the dog. Repeat this process until you've helped all seven dogs. Once every dog has been reunited with its toy, travel to **The Gap** and interact with the dog there to unlock the trophy.

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The blue dragon toys are usually close to their corresponding dogs, often near a large poster. You do not need to search other zones to retrieve them. Complete this objective while exploring Manhattan for other collectibles.

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**Complete your first FBC Task.** Progress through the main story until an FBC agent becomes available outside the **Field Office in Central**. Speak with him to unlock access to FBC Tasks. After the introduction, interact with an FBC Taskboard and accept an available assignment. These are short missions that can involve defeating Hiss enemies, rescuing agents, protecting cargo, or investigating designated locations. Complete any one assignment to unlock the trophy.

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FBC Taskboards are available throughout Manhattan's seven zones, with additional assignments becoming accessible as the story progresses. Continue completing these tasks toward **Diligent Consultant**, which requires finishing 20 FBC Tasks in total.

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**Reach Level 3 in any Manhattan zone.** Increase a zone's level by completing main story missions, side quests, World Feats, FBC Tasks, and other regional activities. You can check each zone's current level by opening the map and pressing **Square**. Focus on completing the available objectives in one region until its level reaches 3. This trophy should unlock naturally during early story progression, particularly while completing missions in Downtown or the Evacuation Zone.

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There is no need to grind specifically for this trophy. Continue progressing through the main story and you'll reach Level 3 in at least one zone. Further zone progression contributes toward **Field Control**, which requires Level 5 in every zone, and **Zone Warden**, which requires 40 Zone Upgrades.

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**Unlock your first Combo Finisher.** First, raise your **Aberrant Strength to at least 15** by purchasing upgrades for your Primary and Secondary Weapon Forms. Travel to **The Gap** by holding Down on the D-pad and interact with the large metal pillar used for Aberrant upgrades. Once you've reached Aberrant Strength 15, Combo Finishers become available for purchase. Select and unlock any Combo Finisher to earn the trophy.

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Focus your early upgrade materials on the Weapon Forms you use most often. This makes reaching Aberrant Strength 15 easier while improving your combat effectiveness. Every purchased Weapon Form upgrade also contributes toward **Astral Potency**, which requires reaching Aberrant Strength 100.

How to Unlock

**Visit The Gap three times within five minutes.** The Gap is Dylan's central hub, where you can purchase Talents, upgrade Aberrant Weapon Forms, equip Combat Abilities, and craft Artifacts. Once you've unlocked access to The Gap, hold **Down on the D-pad** to travel there. Leave The Gap and immediately return using the same command. Repeat until you've entered The Gap three times within five minutes. The trophy unlocks after your third qualifying visit.

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You do not need to purchase upgrades or interact with anything inside The Gap. Simply enter, exit, and re-enter until the trophy unlocks. This is one of the easiest trophies in the game and can be earned early in your playthrough.

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**Equip an outfit item in every customization slot.** Find a wardrobe in Manhattan, such as the one inside the Oldest House in Downtown. Wardrobes are marked with a jacket icon on your map. Open the customization menu and equip an item in each available category, including clothing, hairstyle, facial hair, accessories, and body or face customization. Most customization items are earned through main missions, side quests, and Resonant encounters. If you're missing an accessory, check the Downtown Vendor for glasses. The trophy unlocks once every required customization slot has an item equipped.

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You do not need to purchase expensive outfits. Use items you've already collected and buy only what is missing. This trophy pairs naturally with **Form Over Function**, which requires obtaining 12 outfit items.

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**Craft your first Artifact.** Progress through the opening missions until you gain access to **The Gap**, Dylan's central hub for upgrading abilities, weapons, and equipment. Find the Artifact crafting station and interact with it to view the available Artifacts. Craft any one Artifact using materials obtained from defeating enemies, opening resource containers, or completing quests. You do not need to craft a specific Artifact. The trophy unlocks immediately after successfully crafting your first one.

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Choose an Artifact that complements your preferred combat style rather than spending materials unnecessarily. Every Artifact you craft also contributes toward **Paranatural Artisan**, which requires crafting 30 Artifacts in total.

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**Equip three Artifacts simultaneously.** Travel to **The Gap** and access your Artifact equipment slots. Artifacts provide additional combat benefits and can be obtained through main missions, side quests, Resonant encounters, and Vendors. Craft or acquire at least three Artifacts, then equip one in each of your three available Artifact slots. You do not need specific Artifacts or a particular combination. The trophy unlocks once all three slots are occupied.

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Prioritize Artifacts that complement your preferred Weapon Forms and Combat Abilities. This trophy also contributes toward **Paranatural Artisan**, which requires crafting 30 Artifacts.

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**Obtain four complete Health Upgrades** by collecting Health Upgrade components throughout Manhattan. Health Upgrade components are found inside special resource containers resembling large **clown or jack-in-the-box crates**. Each container provides one-third of a Health Upgrade, meaning you need **12 components** to earn four complete upgrades. One of the most efficient methods is completing the six **Secret Hideouts** required for Backroom Espionage. Each hideout provides a Health Upgrade component, giving you six of the 12 needed. Find the remaining six components by exploring the open world and opening additional Health Upgrade containers.

Tip

Special containers appear on your map when you approach their locations. There are more Health Upgrade components available than required, so you do not need to find every container. Prioritize Secret Hideouts to make progress toward **Personal Development** and **Backroom Espionage** simultaneously.

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**Unlock your first Talent.** Travel to **The Gap** and interact with the small floating stone near the central monolith to access Dylan's Talent tree. Select any available Talent and purchase it using the required resources. Talents provide additional combat abilities, passive improvements, and other useful benefits. The trophy unlocks as soon as you purchase your first Talent.

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Consider unlocking **Perfect Dodge** or **Dominance** early. These Talents are required for **Paranatural Agility** and **Intense Precision**, respectively. Continue investing in the Talent tree throughout your playthrough to work toward **Versatile Expert**, which requires unlocking 30 Talents.

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**Complete one level in a SHÜM! arcade machine.** SHÜM! machines are optional arcade challenges found throughout Manhattan. They become available as you increase the level of their corresponding zones. Open your map and look for a **joystick icon** marking an available challenge. Travel to the location and interact with the arcade machine to begin a level. Challenges include combat encounters and platforming sequences. Successfully finish any one level to unlock the trophy. You must complete the level rather than simply entering the challenge and quitting.

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Combat-based SHÜM! challenges are usually the easiest option because **Assist Mode** can simplify enemy encounters. If a machine is unavailable, continue completing quests and activities in that zone until you've reached its required level.

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**Complete all three Threshold-related side quests** throughout Manhattan. The required quests are: - **Unsupervised Science:** Locate six underground Testing Facilities and complete their experiments. - **The Last Taxi:** Find all seven mysterious taxis, enter their altered environments, and solve the return sequences. - **Crossing the Threshold:** Investigate the Dig Site Threshold and complete its associated objectives. Testing Facilities are scattered across six zones, excluding the Underpass. Their entrances are typically underground, often accessible through sewers or nearby construction areas. Each zone contains one taxi. Entering a taxi transports Dylan into an altered environment where you'll need to interact with the correct taxis to return to Manhattan. Finish all three questlines to unlock the trophy.

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Completing **Unsupervised Science** also rewards Power Upgrade components needed for **Astral**. You can finish these quests during post-story free roam, so consider waiting until you've unlocked the traversal abilities necessary to explore each zone efficiently.

How to Unlock

**Complete any one World Feat** in Manhattan. World Feats are optional activities found throughout the game's seven zones. They appear as white activity icons on the map and involve short objectives such as clearing Hiss enemies or defending an area. Examples include **Hiss Hive**, **Hold the Line**, and **Suspended Extermination**. Travel to any available World Feat, follow its objectives, and complete the activity to unlock the trophy.

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Some World Feats are required during normal story progression, so this trophy will likely unlock naturally. Completing additional World Feats also contributes toward Zone Levels, helping with **Field Control** and **Zone Warden**.