The free Control Expeditions update has been released by Remedy Games which adds the all-new challenging Expeditions mode alongside performance and photo mode improvements.

　　The new Expeditions mode is part of the free December update that is now available for all platforms. The challenging mode puts Jesse against the Hiss in four different arenas at the Black Rock Quarry Threshold and pass a variety of challenges in a set time limit. We’ve included the launch trailer for this new mode down below:

　　Alongside the Expeditions mode and general bug fixes, the Control December update packs various improvements to performance and photo mode. In addition, a sorting mode has been added to the inventory which allows players to sort items by rarity, new and type.  You’ll find the official release notes for the update below.

Free Control Expeditions Update December Release Notes

　　Expeditions game mode addedGeneral optimizations and bug fixesPerformance

　　Improved performance when the map is kept openHUD elements will no longer flicker when progress bars are updatingFixed random camera glitch when doing Ground SlamFixed an issue when rapidly switching between weapon forms would cause a crashPhoto Mode

　　Various fixes and optimizations to Photo Mode UI

　　UI

　　Inventory now has a Sorting Mode. Players can sort items by: New, Rarity, TypeFixed line breaks and subtitles mismatch for multiple languagesVarious localization fixesProgression

　　Fixed an issue when players were unable to pick up all samples in the Old Growth side missionFixed an issue when players were rewarded twice upon completing the Old Friends side missionFixed an issue when the interaction prompt disappears on Ahti's plants when players quit to the main menu while Jesse is talking to the plantsFixed issues that could prevent players from progressing through some of the Bureau Alert missionsFixed an issue when the Bureau Alert "Personnel Protection" in Ordinary AWE failedFixed an issue when Troopers are idle until taking damage during Bureau AlertsFixed an issue where Launching objects could push the player "out of world"Fixed an issue where the Tactical Response Gear outfit wasn't available for players who have it unlocked on the Epic Games Store.Fixed an issue where the Threshold Kids episode "When You're Caught in a House Shift" couldn't be collectedControl is available globally now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.