Downtown is the initial hub you will explore in Control Resonant, and this guide ensures you track down every vital item without getting lost. There is a lot tucked away in these city blocks, and it is easy to walk right past hidden upgrades if you are not looking closely.
The biggest mistake I made early on was rushing through the streets, which meant I missed out on the health and power boosts that make the later combat encounters much more manageable. You will find yourself constantly hunting for resources, so grabbing these crates early is absolutely worth the effort.
Before you dive too deep into the exploration, make sure you have a handle on your basic traversal abilities. You should specifically clear The Subway Fault side quest as soon as it appears, as the Reach ability it grants is required to access the eastern sections of the map.
This is a living list of discoveries, as Remedy has packed the environment with dense secrets that are easy to overlook on a first pass. Please check back as we continue to map out every corner of the district.
Note: This is a section of our broader Control Resonant Walkthrough Hub, so be sure to browse those other pages for more help across the game.
There are several key points of interest scattered across the Downtown area that you should prioritize:
- Large Resource Crate Locations for Health Upgrades: #1, #2, #3
- Large Resource Crate Locations for Power Upgrades: #1, #2
- Vendor Location
- Terminal Location
- Secret Location at the Atlantis Cafe
- Dog Location
- Dylan’s Sketchbook Location
- Camera Location #1
- Taxi Location
- Testing Facility Location
- Arcade Location
- Various Side Quests
Large Resource Crate Locations – Health Upgrade
#1
You will find this crate right next to the Downtown Vendor. Refer to the Vendor section further down for exact positioning.
#2
Head directly east of the Oldest House and climb to the top of the building there. You will spot the crate on the rooftop, which grants a permanent Health Upgrade.
#3
Once you have unlocked the Reach ability, return to Downtown to access the Deserted Area to the east. This area was previously unreachable, but now you can cross into it freely.
From the entrance of the Deserted Area, head straight south until you reach the end of the path. You will find the final Health Upgrade crate waiting there.
Large Resource Crate Locations – Power Upgrade
#1
Look for a building under construction southeast of the Oldest House that is draped in orange safety netting. Approach from the side to slip inside.
Clear out the enemies inside and make your way to the very bottom floor of the structure. Open the FBC crate you find there to collect your Power Upgrade.
#2
Return to the western-most part of the city, specifically to the arena where you faced the Artist. There is another crate sitting in that area that contains your second Power Upgrade.
Vendor Location
The Vendor is situated just south of the Oldest House. You will hear a distinct audio cue as you get close to help you pinpoint its exact spot.
Terminal Location
Locate the small security room opposite the Wardrobe inside the Oldest House. You will find a computer terminal inside; interact with it to begin the registration process.
The system will prompt you with three questions where you can select Yes, No, or I Don’t Know. These are straightforward status checks regarding the current lockdown and leadership.
These are the answers we provided to clear the terminal successfully:
- Q: We’re told the lockdown was because of the Hiss. Is this true? A: Yes.
- Q: We’ve been told about Director Faden’s active status. Is she actually still alive? A: Yes.
- Q: Essentially all of the FBC’s pre-lockdown leadership has died or disappeared. Has there been a coup? A: No.
Finishing this Q&A grants you a bundle of materials and some Source currency. There are several of these terminals located across Manhattan, and while they are optional, they are worth doing for the easy rewards.
It appears that the accuracy of your answers does not matter for the final reward; simply engaging with the terminal and registering your choices is sufficient.
Secret Location – Atlantis Cafe
After exiting the Oldest House, turn right and follow the street until you can climb the nearby wall. Tucked into the corner of the street, you will find the entrance to the Atlantis Cafe.
Once inside, look for the note left on the counter. It contains the instructions needed to solve the cafe’s opening puzzle.
The note suggests starting with the smallest appliance and ending with the largest, but you must remember to turn the power on first. Here is the correct order of operations:
The activation sequence requires you to interact with specific objects in this order: 1) Radio on the shelf, 2) Small coffee machine on the right, 3) White coffee machine left of the fridge, 4) Soda dispenser, 5) Microwave, 6) Fridge.
When you trigger the final item, a sound cue plays and a secret door opens. Head downstairs to find a Third Ice Machine, which rewards you with another Health Upgrade.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the extra collectible notes hidden around the shop if you enjoy digging into the lore.
Dog Location
Dog Location
You will occasionally run into a mysterious dog while roaming Manhattan. Finding him leads to a side quest where he asks you to track down his favorite toy.
You can find the dog in Downtown on the rooftop of a building southwest of the Oldest House. Follow the sound of his whimpering as you navigate the rooftops to find him.
Climb up and speak to the dog to trigger the quest. He is looking for a blue dinosaur toy that is hidden nearby.
Look toward the rooftop on your left to spot the bright blue toy. You can jump over to retrieve it, and you will still be able to use your movement abilities while carrying it.
Bring the toy back to the dog and place it in his bed. This completes the immediate interaction and officially adds the Every Dog Has Her Day side quest to your log.
Note that the game will not provide a map marker for the dog’s next location. You have to keep an eye out for him as you naturally explore other zones.
Definitely remember to pet the dog once you finish; it is a small touch, but it is worth it to make him feel better.
Dylan’s Sketchbook Location
There is a construction site east of the Oldest House. You will see an advertisement reading A New You Awaits next to a display that looks like a beach scene.
Dylan can interact with scattered pieces around this site. By assembling them correctly, he can recreate the scenery for his sketchbook.
Check your minimap to find the highlighted puzzle pieces. It makes the task much easier to manage while you are in the zone.
The correct arrangement involves placing the umbrella behind the chair and then positioning the second chair right next to the first one. Dylan will confirm when the scene is set correctly.
Prompt the drawing action to capture the scene. You can view the final illustration in your menu whenever you want to check your progress.
Camera Location
#1
You need the Reach ability from The Subway Fault side quest to access the Deserted Area east of Downtown where this camera is located.
The camera is inside a remote office south of the Testing Facility. You need to provide power to the door before you can get inside.
Grab a charge from the Power Core Station at the abandoned FBC station. Navigate across the rooftops to the left to reach the office area and insert the charge to unlock the door, allowing you to disable the camera.
Put the charge here and then move it to the street level to the right from behind the office. This will unlock the door, and you will be able to shut down the camera.
Taxi Location
Similar to the camera, you must have completed The Subway Fault to reach the area where this Taxi is located.
You will find the target Taxi parked north in the Deserted Area. Get inside to trigger a transport to the Threshold.
Answer the phone in the booth to begin the taxi puzzle. Focus on the lights atop the taxi signs to distinguish the correct one:
- First Taxi: Select the one where the sign lights are currently illuminated.
- Second Taxi: Select the one where the sign lights are not lit.
- Third Taxi: Select the one that keeps its lights on even when you approach it; the others will turn off as you get close.
Testing Facility Location
You must have the Reach ability to enter this area in the Deserted section of the map.
Head into the construction site and find the half-built building. Look for a pipe opening at the ground level and crawl through it to enter the Testing Facility.
