FBC: Firebreak
News, coverage and analysis tracking FBC: Firebreak across the outlets.
Latest coverage
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chains
This week's MMO news includes Daybreak's announcement of EverQuest Legacy, a spinoff of the classic game, and the surprise early access launch of Camelot Unchained after eight years in beta. Several other MMOs received updates, including V Rising, New World, and EverQuest II, while Epic Games faced significant layoffs due to overspending and a slump in Fortnite's performance.
Co-op shooter FBC Firebreak releases final update, will stay online and let friends play for free
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major update for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, titled Open House. While no new playable content will be added, the game will remain online and is now permanently priced at $20, with a free "friend's pass" available for cross-platform play. The update includes balance tweaks, bug fixes, and changes to in-game conditions.
FBC: Firebreak Permanently Slashes Price as Its Final Major Update Goes Live on PS5
Remedy Entertainment has released the final content update for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, which includes five new arenas inspired by Control and a Friend's Pass for cross-platform play. The game's price has also been permanently reduced to $19.99, and Remedy assures players the game will remain playable online for years to come.
How A Failed Multiplayer Game Just Set The Standard For All Live-Service Games
Despite FBC: Firebreak underperforming commercially, Remedy is keeping the multiplayer game online indefinitely with a final update and a friend pass system. This approach sets a new standard for live-service games, contrasting with the common practice of delisting and shutting down servers for underperforming titles. The article highlights this as a positive development for game preservation and player access in the industry.
FBC: Firebreak gets its final content update, a lower price and Friends Pass
Remedy Entertainment has released the final content update for FBC: Firebreak, introducing new arenas and gameplay tweaks. The game will remain playable with updated servers, and a Friends Pass allows free players to join purchased game sessions. Additionally, the base game and Deluxe Edition prices have been permanently reduced.
Remedy rolls out last FBC: Firebreak content update, affirms the game will be online "for years to come"
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major content update for its multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak, which includes new content and a Friend's Pass to encourage new players. Despite this being the last update, Remedy assures the game will remain online for years to come. The studio also reduced the game's price to improve accessibility.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Big Ambitions with a 33% discount, Split Fiction with a 30% discount, Citadelum with a 61% discount, and FBC: Firebreak with a 20% discount. Additionally, Checkmate! A Chess Games Collection is available on a pay-what-you-want basis.
Control Spinoff FBC Firebreak Has Its Last Major Update
Remedy Entertainment has announced that FBC Firebreak will receive its final major content update, which includes five new maps themed after Control. The developers have confirmed that the game will continue to be supported for years to come with its servers remaining online. Additionally, FBC Firebreak has received a permanent price reduction to $19.99 and a Friend's Pass feature.
Morning Patches
Several games have received recent updates. EVE Online's Catalyst expansion has a major update, FBC: Firebreak released patch v1.9.1 with a Friend's Pass, Hollow Knight: Silksong is now live with version 1.0.29926, and Hunt: Showdown received update 2.7.
FBC: Firebreak's last major update has arrived, bringing new Control maps, a price drop and a free-for-friends version to help keep servers populated
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major update for FBC: Firebreak, introducing new maps inspired by Control and a Friend's Pass to allow players to invite friends to play for free. The game has also received a permanent price reduction. Despite winding down development, Remedy has ensured the game's servers will remain online and playable for years to come.
Remedy's FBC: Firebreak won't get more content updates, but a Friend's Pass and price reduction should help the game find players "for years to come"
Remedy Entertainment has announced that FBC: Firebreak will not receive further content updates, marking the end of its development cycle less than a year after launch. To encourage player engagement, the game will feature a Friend's Pass for free multiplayer access and a permanent price reduction to $19.99 for the base game. The studio acknowledged the game's performance as a valuable learning experience, especially as their first self-published online multiplayer title.
Remedy releases final major update for underperforming shooter FBC: Firebreak
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major content update for its underperforming shooter FBC: Firebreak, which launched in June 2025. Despite commercial disappointment, the studio confirmed the game will remain online and playable for years to come, with a permanent price drop to $19.99 for the base game. The 'Open House' update introduces new arenas, gameplay improvements, and a 'Friend's Pass' feature.
Control Developer Remedy Releases Final Update for Beleaguered Multiplayer Spinoff FBC: Firebreak, Lowers Price and Launches Friend Pass - IGN
Remedy Entertainment has released the final update for its multiplayer spinoff FBC: Firebreak, which includes a Friend Pass system and a reduced price of $19.99. While new content will cease, Remedy plans to keep the servers online and playable for the foreseeable future. The update adds new combat arenas, tweaks to healing and conditions, and an overhaul of perks.
FBC: Firebreak’s Last Major Update is Now Live, Price Dropped to $20 and Friend’s Pass Added
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major update for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, titled Open House. The game's price has been permanently reduced to $19.99, and a Friend's Pass has been added, allowing free multiplayer access for friends. While no further content is planned, servers will remain online, and the game's narrative will continue in Control Resonant, set to launch in 2026.
FBC: Firebreak Open House Update Adds Friend’s Pass, Marks Final Major Content Release
Remedy Entertainment has released the Open House update for FBC: Firebreak, which includes new arenas, a Friend's Pass enabling free multiplayer access for up to two friends, and various gameplay improvements. This update marks the final major content release for the game, though it will continue to be supported with maintenance and patches. The base game price has also been permanently reduced.
Remedy Steps Back From FBC: Firebreak but Keeps Game Alive, Adds A Friend Pass So People Can Play For Free
Remedy Entertainment is discontinuing active development on its live-service title FBC: Firebreak but will keep the game playable and updated. The game's price has been permanently reduced, and a new 'Friend Pass' allows players to invite up to two friends to play for free across platforms. This decision comes despite the game's poor performance and significant financial losses for the company.
2025 PS5 Shooter Game Permanently 50% Off on PS Store, Friends Play Free
Remedy Entertainment has announced that their PlayStation 5 shooter, FBC: Firebreak, will now be permanently available at a 50% discount, lowering the base game price to $19.99. Additionally, a new 'Friend's Pass' system allows owners to invite friends to play for free. The game also received its final update, adding new arenas and gameplay improvements, and will remain playable online.
Remedy releases its final content update for FBC: Firebreak
Remedy Entertainment has released the final content update, "Open House," for its online multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak. While new content will cease, the studio plans to keep the game playable online indefinitely. The update also reduces the game's price to $20 and introduces a Friend's Pass feature.
Remedy is moving on from FBC: Firebreak, but it's going out with a bang: One final update adds 5 new maps, a lower price, friend's pass, and a promise the game will 'continue to be playable for years to come'
Remedy Entertainment is ending support for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak with a final "Open House" update. The update includes five new maps, a permanent price reduction to $20, and a cross-platform Friend's Pass. While no further content updates are planned, Remedy has committed to keeping the game playable for years to come and will continue to release gameplay patches.
Another Game Is Making It Much Easier To Rope Your Friends Into Playing With You
Remedy Entertainment has announced a Friend's Pass for its multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak, allowing players who don't own the game to play with friends who do. This comes as the studio ceases new content updates for FBC: Firebreak, which launched in June 2025 and underperformed expectations. The game will remain playable online, and Remedy is shifting focus to Control: Resonant.
