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'FOMO Has Infected Modern Games,' Says Remedy Director of FBC: Firebreak

Remedy Entertainment, a Finnish AA studio, is launching FBC: Firebreak on June 17, 2025, a cooperative shooter for up to three players that takes place within the Control universe.
The game follows emergency unit members battling the supernatural Hiss inside the sealed Oldest House headquarters, continuing events a few years after Control.
Players team up for short, difficult missions called Jobs that involve unique challenges like repairing fans and eradicating sentient sticky notes while upgrading gear.
Game director Mike Kayatta criticizes modern games' FOMO trend and emphasizes respecting player time and value, pricing Firebreak at $39.99 without a free-to-play model.
Firebreak aims to carve a mid-tier niche between indie and AAA titles and attract fans of Remedy’s storytelling and co-op shooters through its distinct multiplayer design.

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'FBC: Firebreak' preview: Controlled chaos

Remedy's co-op shooter is incredibly fun — it just needs a little polish.

18 days ago·United States

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‘FBC: Firebreak’ Is a Squad Shooter That Makes Ghost Busting a Tough Gig

Remedy's multiplayer spin-off of Control will never let you see sticky notes the same way again

18 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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'FOMO Has Infected Modern Games,' Says Remedy Director of FBC: Firebreak

Mike Kayatta, game director of Remedy’s upcoming FBC: Firebreak, supports the notion of making games "that respect player time and don't try to overcharge."

18 days ago·United States

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