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There's no doubt that Jesse is a badass; her jacket and combat boots combo totally works for her. Still, as any video game with sliders has shown, gamers love playing around with their characters to make them look as ridiculous as possible.

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Sadly, Remedy's Control doesn't let its player change the main character's appearance too much. However, there are several outfits you can unlock during your playthrough to give Jesse a fresher look, like the Gold Suit or the Expedition Outfit. Here's how you can unlock all the outfits in Control.

Updated November 13, 2023, by Sean Murray: Retaking the FBA is a hard enough task on its own without having to worry about your wardrobe. For those looking to ensure Jesse looks her best, we've refreshed this guide with tweaked formatting and more links to other helpful Control topics. Now get out there and track down these outfits!

How To Change Jesse's Outfits

changing Jesse's outfit in Control

Changing Control game outfits is easy; just head to the control point located in the Central Executive area. Once there, open the menu and select the outfit option.

Keep in mind that this is the only control point where you'll be able to change how Jesse looks.

Office Assistant

Jesse wearing the Office Assistant outfit in Control

This one is one of those Control outfits that makes Jesse look like she really works in the FBA. Jesse will wear this particular outfit during a dream sequence (where she is on her first day as an office assistant at the facility) near the end of the game during the main story quest "Take Control." After you've completed that mission, the outfit will be permanently available.

"Take Control" is the tenth and last mission in the game. It will give Jesse the chance to turn off the Slide Projector that started it all and find her brother, Dylan, in the Astral Plane.

Asynchronous Suit

Jesse wearing the Asynchronous Suit in Control

While most Control outfits have a workplace vibe, a few truly set Jesse apart. Just take a look at the Asynchronous Suit; its pitch-black color and sleek design truly make Jesse look like she's from a dystopian future.

getting the Asynchronous Suit in Control

Players who pay attention to detail can spot this outfit being worn by one of the mannequins while exploring the Synchronicity Lab. Sadly, it is behind a glass that you can't break.

To unlock the asynchronous suit, you'll have to complete the side mission "Self-Reflection," which involves trippy mirrors and a boss fight against Essej (Jesse's dark self). After the mission is over, you can head back to the Synchronicity Lab and take the suit; the glass will now be shattered.

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Gold Suit

Jesse wearing the Gold Suit outfit in Control

This is one of the coolest Control outfits in the game and is actually the hardest one to get. To unlock this suit, you'll have to solve the puzzle in the Luck & Probability wing located in the Research Sector (you'll need a level 5 clearance in order to access this place).

Once inside, you'll find a roulette wheel. All you have to do is win at roulette. It sounds simple, but there's a catch: you'll need to amp up Jesse's luck first by interacting with the objects in the room. After Jesse wins the game, she'll get the suit and two ability points.

If you don't know where to start, take a look at the whiteboard that's in the room to learn what to do with some of the objects.

Director's Suit

Jesse wearing the Director's Suit in Control

For the majority of the game, fans see Jesse wearing a casual jacket, jeans, and boots combo. So when you unlock the Director's Suit, it's really amusing to see her all cleaned up and ready to take control (pun intended) of her new position as a director.

Unlocking this outfit is quite simple; all you have to do is beat the final main mission of the game.

Janitor's Assistant

Jesse wearing the Janitor's Assistant outfit in Control

Since the beginning, Ahti calls you "his assistant," so it's fitting that, eventually, you can dress the part. To unlock this one, you'll have to complete all the side missions the janitor gives you. Finally, he'll give you a sixth mission called "Take a Break." Afterward, the janitor's assistant outfit will be yours to use.

Candidate P7

Jesse wearing the Candidate P7 outfit in Control

This outfit manages to look comfy and unsettling simultaneously; it really makes Jesse look like some kind of test subject. If you want to find this one, you'll have to wait until the main mission, "The Face of the Enemy," is available.

Candidate P7 outfit location

During this mission, Dylan will task Jesse with going to the Containment Sector and investigating the Prime Candidate Program. Once there, you get to explore rooms P6 and P7, which you'll find right next to the Closed Cases room. Search the P7 room carefully, as the Candidate P7 outfit will be there, inside a closet.

Tactical Response

Jesse wearing the Tactical Response outfit in Control

This Control outfit was exclusive content for anyone who pre-ordered the game.

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Astral Dive Suit

Jesse wearing the Astral Dive Suit in Control

This suit was another pre-order exclusive, but only for those who bought the PS4 version of the game.

Urban Response

Jesse wearing the Urban Response outfit in Control

The only way to get this outfit is by buying the PlayStation 4 Digital Deluxe version of the game.

Extradimensional Suit

Jesse wearing the Extradimensional Suit outfit in Control

This suit is a Control DLC outfit, which means it came with the game's AWE DLC and definitely lives up to its name since it looks like something out of this world. If you want it, you'll need to find the two arcade machines (Shüm and Shüm II) located in the Active Investigations area.

Each machine has a number of scenarios you'll have to complete to unlock the suit. Keep in mind that Shüm has four modes while Shüm II has six.

Expedition Gear

Jesse wearing the Expedition Gear outfit in Control

Remedy released a new update called "Expeditions" sometime in 2019. This free update added a new game mode to the game that involves the Jukebox, an object of power located in the Oldest House.

By interacting with the Jukebox, players will start an Expedition and be transported to a part of the Oldest House called The Formation. In this new place, they have a certain amount of time to complete a series of objectives.

Each expedition has a different tier ranging from one to three, and each tier costs a different amount of tokens to active. To unlock this Control Expedition Outfit, just complete the third-tier expedition.

Cat Ears

Cat Ears on the game Control

This isn't much of a complete outfit but rather a cute accessory; still, it does change Jesse's appearance, so it has to count as another one of the Control outfits. These cat ears are technically a Control DLC outfit since they were added with The Foundation DLC.

To get Jesse this piece of headwear, you'll have to complete the Maneki Neko challenge. This challenge takes you to the new area added in the DLC, The Foundation, where you'll have to find eight cat statues scattered around the place.

After you've found them all, head over to the Collapsed Department area and go over to the door where all the statues you found will be, a secret door will now open, and you can claim your prize.

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