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Remedy Plans September Overhaul for FBC: Firebreak After Poor Steam Launch

Review sentiment has improved after early patches, with revamped onboarding, new content, targeted marketing poised to revive player retention.

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

  • FBC: Firebreak hit over one million players in its first ten days thanks to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus subscriptions, but full-price sales on Steam and consoles underdelivered.
  • Remedy cites initial onboarding issues and mission design for high early drop-off rates and negative reviews, and reports that updates have since turned player feedback more positive.
  • Quarter-on-quarter revenue rose 63.5% to €16.9 million, driven by subscription agreement payments and ongoing royalties from Control and Alan Wake 2.
  • A ‘Major Update’ slated for late September will rework the new-player experience, progression mechanics and mission pacing to strengthen engagement.
  • Development on Control 2 remains on track and the Max Payne 1 & 2 remakes are in full production with close collaboration from Rockstar Games.