In FBC: Firebreak, players assume the roles of members of the Firebreak response unit, tasked with cleaning up extraterrestrial threats in the wake of the events of Control. Set within the enigmatic confines of the Oldest House, the game features a range of diverse weapons, enemies, and missions. Remedy Entertainment has announced that this much-anticipated title will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S consoles on June 17th.
This marks a significant shift for the studio renowned for the Alan Wake and original Max Payne series, as FBC: Firebreak is its first foray into multiplayer co-op shooting. While veterans of the Remedyverse will recognize familiar settings, enemies, and possibly several characters, newcomers will experience the paranatural world of the Oldest House for the first time. Players will not embody Jesse Faden, the protagonist of Control, but will instead utilize a variety of unpredictable Altered Items as weapons in this first-person multiplayer shooter.
Remedy Entertainment is set to conclude 2024 with exciting offerings for fans, including Alan Wake 2 alongside FBC: Firebreak. Following its formal announcement late last year, a recent developer update revealed the game’s release date and provided a glimpse into the gameplay. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PlayStation Plus will gain access to the game on launch day, while the standard edition will be available at $39.99 USD and the Deluxe Edition at $49.99.
PC gamers can choose between purchasing the title on Steam or the Epic Games Store. Set to feature gameplay that includes unique weapons and mechanics, FBC: Firebreak allows player loadouts assembled from an eclectic mix of weapons and paranatural items, including oversized wrenches and explosive garden gnomes. With teams of up to three players, missions will explore both familiar and new areas of the Oldest House, offering a fresh yet connected narrative experience as it bridges the story between Control and its upcoming sequel, which is already in development.