FBC: Remedy Confirms Firebreak Release Date of June 17

Remedy Entertainment Unveils Release Date for FBC: Firebreak

In an exciting announcement during a recent livestream event, Remedy Entertainment, the esteemed Finnish video game developer, revealed that its inaugural multiplayer title, FBC: Firebreak, is set to launch on June 17. This cooperative first-person shooter will cater to teams of up to three players and will be available on multiple platforms, including PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. The standard edition will be priced at $39.99 / €39.99 / £32.99.

Game Availability via Subscription Services

To enhance accessibility for gamers, FBC: Firebreak will be available on launch day through Microsoft’s PC Game Pass/Game Pass Ultimate and Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, aiming to broaden its audience right from the start.

Deluxe Edition Features

Also announced is a Deluxe Edition of the game, retailing at $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99. This special version comes bundled with a suite of exclusive cosmetic items and voice packs that empower players to personalize their in-game identities.

“The Firestarter” Premium Voice Pack
“The Pencil Pusher” Premium Voice Pack
Firestarter Armor Set, Apex Revision (includes Helmet, Body Armor, Gloves)
Scorched Remnant Double-Barrel Shotgun Skin
Golden Firebreak Spray
Classified Requisition: “Firestarter”: Contains 36 unlockable cosmetic items, featuring weapon skins, sprays, and armor sets

Players who purchase the standard edition can upgrade to the Deluxe Edition at any time for an additional fee of $10.00 / €10.00 / £7.00.

Post-Launch Support and Content Roadmap

In the same livestream, Remedy confirmed its commitment to ongoing content support post-launch. Players can anticipate two new missions lined up for release in 2025, with additional updates released continuously throughout 2026. In a user-friendly approach, all post-launch content will be provided free of charge, while monetization strategies will focus exclusively on cosmetic items.

Technological Advancements

FBC: Firebreak is built on Remedy’s robust Northlight engine, the technology behind critically acclaimed titles such as Control and Alan Wake 2. Acknowledging the need for broad accessibility, the studio has optimized the game to function effectively on a variety of PC configurations. Notably, the game will embrace high-end graphical features, including path tracing—previously seen in Alan Wake 2—and NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation capabilities on PC.

Stay tuned for further updates as the launch date approaches!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s2x2a35wP8

FBC: Firebreak Developer Update April 2025 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s2x2a35wP8)

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