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- Remedy Entertainment’s FBC Firebreak reimagines modern co-op shooters and does not feature a live service model.
- Alan Wake 2 studio has ditched any FOMO elements that may sully the experience for players.
- It features a fun gameplay loop without any limited-time events, paid post-launch content, or battle passes.
FBC Firebreak is dumping all live service elements to deliver a fun experience for players who quickly want to hop into a round and have fun. The entry is a relaxing take on modern co-op shooters without the headaches of microtransactions and battle passes.
Why it matters: FBC Firebreak will offer a refreshing take on multiplayer—quick, stress-free matches with no microtransactions.
The new FBC Firebreak preview by Xbox reveals that the game will feature a healthy balance of replayability and uniqueness, allowing for heart-pounding multiplayer gameplay.
Remedy will let you choose how fast you want a round to finish by selecting clearance levels that get progressively difficult.
Only got time for a quick burst? Jump into a low Threat, low Clearance mission for a bit of instant gratification. Settling down for the long haul? Grab your friends and start upping that Clearance level.
All post-launch content in the shooter will be free, so there will be no FOMO elements muddying all the fun to be had. Players can collect in-game currency during the missions, which makes gameplay all the more interesting.
Firebreak is being made purposely without daily or limited-time events, to ensure you never feel like you’re being forced to play.
Remedy Entertainment uses a tried-and-true gameplay formula: three parties jump into missions together, with players using unique weapons, perks, and Crisis kits with wacky utility tools to clear levels.
The entry is targeting a summer 2025 launch, but no exact release date has been announced yet.
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