Control: A Captive Audience – Step-by-Step Guide

Here\’s a step-by-step guide for completing the side quest A Captive Audience in Control. You\’ll learn how to arrange the correct symbol, defeat enemies in the astral world, and unlock the Seize skill.

The quest starts in Sector: Research, near the Parapsychology room. You\’ll find a note on the desk, so pick it up.

Walkthrough: Go to the Parapsychology room. There are many opponents in the room, but they won\’t attack you because they\’re focused on a location separated by a fence. Make your way to the area, which is separated by a fence. To get there, you need to go down the corridor. Follow the path to reach a control room. Set the symbol exactly as shown in the picture above.

Enter the unlocked area and interact with the object. You\’ll enter the Astral Plane and face a group of opponents. During the battle, you\’ll learn a new power called Seize, which allows you to take control of opponents once you\’ve depleted their health levels. It works like mind control.

As a reward, you\’ll receive materials, a weapon mod, and three skill points, in addition to the Seize skill.

FAQ

What is Control: A Captive Audience?

Control: A Captive Audience is a downloadable expansion pack for the video game Control. It was released on March 26, 2020, and is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This expansion pack adds new story content, side missions, and challenges to the game, as well as new enemies and weapons. The story of Control: A Captive Audience revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a TV show host and the investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Control.

Do I need to have played Control to play Control: A Captive Audience?

Yes, you need to have the base game Control in order to play Control: A Captive Audience. The expansion pack adds content to the base game, but it does not function as a standalone game. If you do not already own Control, you can purchase it separately or as part of the Control Ultimate Edition, which includes both the base game and all previously released expansion packs.

How long does it take to complete Control: A Captive Audience?

The length of time it takes to complete Control: A Captive Audience depends on your playstyle and how much of the content you choose to explore. The main story of the expansion pack can be completed in a few hours, but there are also side missions, challenges, and hidden collectibles to discover. If you are a completionist and want to explore every aspect of the expansion pack, it could take you upwards of 10 hours to fully complete. However, if you are just playing through the main story, it will likely take you around 2-3 hours.