Remedy's New Multiplayer Venture: FBC: Firebreak Set for June Release

Prepare for a summer surge in gaming excitement as Remedy Entertainment, the creators known for Alan Wake and Control, reveal the debut of their inaugural multiplayer project, FBC: Firebreak, scheduled for launch on June 17th. Gamers can soon delve into this title on PC through both Steam and the Epic Game Store, as well as on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox platforms. Additionally, it will be accessible on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

FBC: Firebreak revisits the Control universe, taking place several years after the events of the original game. It presents an engaging three-player cooperative shooter experience where participants undertake various missions within the FBC headquarters—now besieged by supernatural entities. Remedy highlights that players will encounter 'Jobs,' a series of missions that are not only replayable but offer a diverse array of challenges, goals, and settings that demand strategic coordination and flexibility.

Priced at $39.99, this new release represents a departure from the intensity of live-service gaming. Remedy assures players that despite updates set post-launch, all forthcoming playable content, such as new missions, will be available at no additional charge. While there is an option to purchase cosmetic enhancements, these will remain purely aesthetic and won't influence gameplay integrity—no time-limited rotations or mandatory daily logins are planned.

Expanding the Control Universe

Firebreak embodies Remedy's strategy to significantly expand upon the supernatural narrative of Control. Besides this multiplayer adaptation, the development of a direct sequel is underway, with plans for film and television adaptations in collaboration with Annapurna Pictures also on the horizon.

The release of Firebreak coincides with an especially packed period in the gaming calendar. This season will witness the introduction of Nintendo's Switch 2 (featuring Mario Kart World), along with highly anticipated titles such as Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring: Nightreign, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.