A control device for controlling a vehicle drive device includes a rotary electric machine in a transmission path connecting a combustion engine with wheels; a first friction engagement device between the combustion engine and the rotary machine; and a second friction engagement device between the rotary machine and wheels. The control device shifts the first and second engagement devices from a state in which the first engagement device is disengaged and the second engagement device is in direct engagement so that force is transmitted between the rotary machine and wheels, to a state in which force is transmitted at least between the combustion engine and wheels, by shifting the second engagement device from direct engagement to a slip state and thereafter shifting the first engagement device from disengaged to engaged. After the state is changed, the control device shifts the second engagement device from slip engagement to direct engagement.