Collectibles#
Collectibles Overview#
Control is packed with collectibles that tell the story, expand the worldview and provide ability points. A full collection is the key to 100% completion.
| Type | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 200+ | Story background |
| Audio Logs | 60+ | Character conversations |
| Videos | 30+ | Visual records |
| Hotline | 20+ | Board conversations |
| Records | 30+ | Experiment data |
| Hidden Locations | 15+ | Easter eggs and rewards |
Collectible Counts by Area#
Documents#
| Document | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| FBC History | Org structure and department duties | Executive Sector |
| OoP Records | Files on Objects of Power | Containment Sector |
| Research Notes | Darling’s experiment logs | Research Sector |
| Personnel Files | Employee records | Executive Sector |
| Hiss Observations | Records about the Hiss | All areas |
| Alan Wake Files | AWE incident records | Investigations Sector |
Key Documents#
| Document | Location | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| On the Board | Executive Sector – Director’s office | Core story |
| The Northmoor incident | Maintenance Sector – Power Core | Key story |
| The Ordinary incident | Research Sector – Darling’s lab | Jesse’s background |
| Hiss resonance analysis | Research Sector | Key lore |
| Alan Wake files | Investigations Sector | RCU connection |
Audio Logs#
| Title | Speaker | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Darling’s notes | Dr. Darling | His experiments |
| Marshall’s reports | Marshall | Containment Sector management |
| Pope’s observations | Emily Pope | Analysis of the Hiss |
| Rank-and-file recordings | Various staff | Daily life before the invasion |
| Ahti’s monologues | Ahti | Mysterious Finnish |
Videos#
| Title | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Darling introduces the Board | Explaining the Board | Core |
| Slide Projector experiment | Darling’s Slide Projector tests | Key |
| Containment breach documentary | Footage of the Hiss invasion | Key |
| Northmoor containment | Northmoor being contained | Important |
Hotline#
The Hotline is the Board’s channel to the Director. Every call delivers a story clue.
| # | Content | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome, Director | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | On the Service Weapon | After Chapter 1 |
| 3 | The Hiss threat | Chapter 2 |
| 4 | Polaris | Chapter 3 |
| 5 | Dylan | Chapter 4 |
| 6 | The nature of the Board | Chapter 5 |
| 7 | Ashtray Maze | Chapter 6 |
| 8 | The final choice | Chapter 8 |
Collection Rewards#
| Completion | Reward |
|---|---|
| 25% | Materials pack |
| 50% | Rare weapon mod |
| 75% | Ultra-rare personal mod |
| 100% | Ability points ×5 |
| 100% in every area | The “Collector” achievement |
Collecting Tips#
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Use the map | Collectible locations are marked on the map |
| Check corners | Collectibles often sit at the end of dead ends |
| Break boxes | Some collectibles hide inside breakable crates |
| Levitate up high | High platforms often hold collectibles |
| Search after cleansing | After cleansing a Control Point, the area is safe to sweep |
| Listen for sounds | Collectibles give off a distinctive hum |
| Use vibration | The controller rumbles near a collectible |
| Return to old areas | New abilities reach places you couldn’t get to before |
DLC Collectibles#
The Foundation DLC#
| Type | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 28 | Foundation history and Marshall’s records |
| Audio Logs | 8 | Conversations about the Board and the Foundation |
| Videos | 4 | Records of the Foundation’s construction |
AWE DLC#
| Type | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 32 | Alan Wake-related files |
| Audio Logs | 10 | The FBC investigation of the AWE incident |
| Videos | 5 | Footage of Alan Wake |
“Every document is a story. Every story is a piece of the truth.” — Emily Pope