In a nutshell

• FBC: Firebreak, a three-player co-op FPS set in the Control universe, launches in Summer 2025.
• Players complete replayable missions called “Jobs,” using unique “Crisis Kits” (Jump, Fix, Splash) to tackle paranatural threats, as seen in the “Paper Chase” Job featuring rogue sticky notes escalating into a colossal crisis.
• Remedy promises free post-launch updates, including new Jobs, and purchasable cosmetics that won’t impact gameplay.

Remedy Entertainment has announced that FBC: Firebreak will launch in Summer 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. It will also be available on day one via PC Game Pass, Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation Plus Game Catalog (Extra and Premium). 

The game is a three-player co-op FPS in which the Federal Bureau of Control’s first-response unit must contain an escalating paranatural threat. 

Check out the newly unveiled gameplay trailer below:

FBC: Firebreak Overview

FBC: Firebreak is a session-based, multiplayer PvE game set in the Control universe, offering intense co-op action through replayable missions called “Jobs.” Each Job presents unique challenges, objectives, and environments that demand teamwork and adaptability.

The game features “Crisis Kits” that define player playstyles:

• Jump Kit: Electricity-based abilities for mobility and field control.
• Fix Kit: Impact-focused attacks featuring heavy weaponry.
• Splash Kit: Water-based abilities for battlefield manipulation and team support.

The latest trailer highlights the “Paper Chase” Job, in which players tackle an outbreak of rogue sticky notes, which escalates into a paranormal crisis and culminates in a battle with a colossal manifestation.

Post-launch, Remedy will provide free content updates, including new Jobs, ensuring no gameplay-affecting items in purchasable cosmetics. Further details are forthcoming.

Will you get FBC: Firebreak?