Control loreheads shouldn’t put too much stock into what The Board says in Control Resonant – the devs say it’s “basically gibberish”
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Remedy’s latest expansion, Control Resonant, continues the series’ signature mystery by featuring “The Board,” an alien presence that speaks in deliberately unintelligible audio. Audio director Lucas Pierrot told Gamespot the voice is “basically gibberish,” allowing players to project their own meanings onto the low‑frequency utterances. Subtitles provide only vague interpretations and deliberately swap synonyms, further obscuring intent. Pierrot explained the team adds a subtle “pulse” and soft kick to highlight certain syllables, creating rhythm and punctuation without forming a real language. The design aims to evoke a range of emotions—from fear to humor—while letting fans debate the entity’s motives. Control Resonant has already in so topped Remedy’s record-breaking global sales records, reaching one million copies faster than any prior title.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By making The Board’s speech intentionally meaningless, Remedy turns a static cutscene into a personal narrative tool, letting each player hear the alien voice as praise or threat.
