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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.
Sony's updated PSSR upscaling tech is finally available for even more PS5 Pro games, including Crimson Desert, Silent Hill f, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and more
Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 software patch that enhances its PSSR upscaling technology for a wide range of PS5 Pro games. The update aims to improve image stability, clarity, and performance, with more titles like Crimson Desert and Assassin’s Creed Shadows set to receive it soon. Developers from Konami, BioWare, and Remedy Entertainment have praised the improvements for their respective games.
PSSR på PS5 Pro uppgraderat – spel som Crimson Desert, Silent Hill f, Cyberpunk 2077 stöds nu eller snart
The PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology on the PlayStation 5 Pro has received an upgrade, promising improved stability, sharper details, and more consistent performance. Several games, including Crimson Desert, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill f, and Cyberpunk 2077, are now supported or will be soon, with titles like Control, Alan Wake 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth already patched.
PS5 Pro's Upgraded PSSR Upscaler is Rolling Out for Silent Hill f, Alan Wake 2, Final Fantasy VII
Sony is rolling out an upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaler for PlayStation 5 Pro consoles, enhancing visual clarity and performance in supported games. Titles like Silent Hill f, Alan Wake 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will benefit from this technology, with more games like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Cyberpunk 2077 receiving support soon. Developers from Square Enix and Remedy Entertainment have praised the PSSR upgrade for its ability to improve image quality and stability.
'An Even Smoother Experience': Developers Chime in on PS5 Pro's PSSR 2 Update
Developers from various studios are sharing their positive experiences with the PlayStation 5 Pro's new PSSR 2.0 update. They highlight improvements in image quality, detail rendering, and performance stability across titles like Silent Hill F, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Upgraded PSSR rolling out to Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Crimson Desert, and more
Sony is rolling out a PlayStation 5 system software update that enhances PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for improved image stability, clarity, and performance. This upgraded PSSR technology will be integrated into numerous upcoming and existing titles, including Silent Hill f, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Crimson Desert, with developers like Konami, BioWare, Remedy Entertainment, Ninja Theory, Square Enix, Koei Tecmo, and Capcom sharing positive impressions. The advancements in PSSR are a result of Sony's Project Amethyst partnership with AMD.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
PS5 Pro's Upgraded PSSR Is Rolling Out Today--Here Are The First Games Getting It
Sony has begun rolling out an upgraded version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PlayStation 5 Pro owners, with several studios confirming their games will benefit. Titles like Resident Evil 4, Cyberpunk 2077, Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard will see improvements in balance, performance, and fidelity thanks to this new upscaling technology developed in partnership with AMD.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition and Alan Wake 2 will support new PSSR
Alan Wake 2 is praised for its exceptional writing, atmosphere, and soundtrack, standing out as a bold experience among 2023's releases. While gameplay can be inconsistent, its narrative elements make it a must-play for fans of storytelling in games. The article also notes that Control Ultimate Edition and Alan Wake 2 will support PlayStation VR2.
PS5 Pro PSSR 2 Support Confirmed for Award-Winning Games
Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that Control Ultimate Edition and Alan Wake 2 will receive support for the PlayStation 5 Pro's new PSSR 2 technology. This advanced upscaling feature aims to improve image stability and motion clarity. The update is expected to roll out this month, with Resident Evil Requiem being the first title to utilize the new PSSR technology.
Here's 8 minutes in nostalgic benchmark heaven, with me running 3DMark2001 on an RTX 5090 to celebrate its 25th…
The article details an experiment running the 3DMark2001 benchmark on modern hardware, specifically an RTX 5090, to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Despite initial compatibility issues with a Ryzen 9 7950X and Windows HDR settings, the benchmark was successfully run at 4K resolution, showcasing the evolution of PC graphics technology.
