FBC: Firebreak is a new co-op shooter game set in the Control universe, developed by Remedy Entertainment. It is scheduled to launch in 2025 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and likely PlayStation 5 as well.
FBC: Firebreak is not a direct sequel to Control, but rather a "spin-off" title that takes place in the same shared universe. The game will feature 3-player co-op missions where players take on the role of first responders from the Federal Bureau of Control, tasked with dealing with supernatural threats within the Oldest House.
The gameplay is described as "hectic" with players using a variety of unique weapons, including a gatling gun that fires gloopy poison and a gun with a launching piston attachment for aerial attacks. While sharing the same setting as Control, FBC: Firebreak is intended to be a fully formed, standalone experience rather than a smaller, bite-sized version of the previous game.
FBC: Firebreak will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, providing Xbox and PC players easy access to the new co-op shooter. Remedy has confirmed the game will receive post-launch content and updates, though specifics on that have not yet been revealed.
FBC: Firebreak seems to be an exciting new take on the Control universe, blending the supernatural themes with a more action-oriented, cooperative gameplay experience. Fans of the previous game and those looking for a new co-op shooter to enjoy with friends should keep an eye out for its 2025 release.
