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Remedy Disappointed by Firebreak Consumer Sales, Readies Major September Update

Remedy's half-year report highlights staggered subscription revenue recognition ahead of a free September update to reinvigorate Firebreak.

An image about FBC Firebreak was a commercial disappointment, earns primarily via PS Plus, Game Pass deals
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A Firebreak team with their unique kits in FBC: Firebreak.
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Overview

  • Remedy said it was “unsatisfied” with FBC: Firebreak’s launch consumer sales after it underperformed on Steam despite reaching over 1 million players.
  • The majority of early players accessed Firebreak via Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, generating contracted subscription revenues that will be recognized over the deal periods.
  • CEO Tero Virtala attributed initial negative reviews and high drop-off rates to onboarding issues and mission design but said recent patches have improved player sentiment.
  • The studio plans a major free content update in late September supported by targeted marketing to boost engagement and rework the opening experience.
  • Remedy reported Q2 revenue up 63.5% and noted Control’s lifetime sales surpassed five million units as it advances development of Control 2 and the Max Payne remakes.