FBC: Firebreak
News, coverage and analysis tracking FBC: Firebreak across the outlets.- FBC: Firebreak gets its final content update, a lower price and Friends PassRemedy 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 SaleSeveral 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 UpdateRemedy 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 PatchesSeveral 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 populatedRemedy 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: FirebreakRemedy 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 - IGNRemedy 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 AddedRemedy 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 ReleaseRemedy 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 FreeRemedy 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 FreeRemedy 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: FirebreakRemedy 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 YouRemedy 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.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, FBC: Firebreak and Black DesertThis weekend, Xbox Game Pass members can play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Black Desert for free from March 5-8. FBC: Firebreak and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are also available for all Xbox members to try from March 5-8 and March 5-9 respectively. Players can keep their progress and achievements if they purchase the games at a discount.
Remedy revenues continue to rise in 2025, reaching €59.5mRemedy Entertainment reported a 17% increase in revenue for fiscal year 2025, reaching €59.5 million, driven by strong sales of Alan Wake 2 and Control, as well as royalties. The fourth quarter saw a 46.3% spike to €17 million, with improved operating profit. Despite the revenue growth, the company recorded a significant operating loss of €14.9 million for the full year, largely due to the underperformance of its self-published title FBC: Firebreak.