A new chapter in Remedy's Connected Universe

Over the past decade, developer Remedy Entertainment has used IPS as Verify and Alan Wake To create their own shared universe. These games have been intricate to tell a larger story. The upcoming co-op shooter FBC Firebreak is the next chapter in this story, and although the concept and game differ greatly from previous items, it is still very part of Remedy's shared universe in its heart.

Game Rant recently got to see FBC Firebreak in action during a hand-off pre-rejection. Like Remedy's other titles, it aims to make things completely different compared to other games in the FPS Shooter genre. It emphasizes players who adapt their session every time they fire the game, considerably deviate from Remedy's usual narratively driven experiences.

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FBC Firebreak is a co-op shooter with a simple premise

To consider the Botemen's story may be somewhat complex sometimes, FBC: FirebreakThe premise is relatively simple. Six years after the events in 2019 VerifyThe Federal Bureau of Investigation's head office, the oldest house, is still locked up and infected with powerful enemies known as a lift. It is up to a voluntary group of first respondents, which consists of a variety of internal staff, to eradicate the beings in some necessary way.

FBC: Firebreak's core design philosophy explained

In manufacture FBC: FirebreakAction adopted to a design philosophy consisting of four central components.

Only in control: While it is a standalone game, FBC: Firebreak is still very part of Remedy's Shared Universe, and the team was important to ensure the general appearance of the game, as well as the aesthetic, reflects this connection to attractions and sounds that could only be found in the world Verify.
Pick up and play: The game is first and foremost a co-op shooter. Action considered it extremely important for players to be able to get directly into the action as quickly as possible, without the pitfalls of others in the genre, such as daily check -ups and combat passes. The fewer obstacles between players start FBC: Firebreak Up and actually start in a mission, the better.
Better together: Action wanted players to benefit from sharing the experience with their allies, and ensuring that all players do within the game will help the entire team develop in some form or form.
Fun on repetition: Having fun is the essence of FBC: FirebreakAnd the developer has tried to make sure that minute-to-minute systems and mechanics are engaging and fun, full of affecting moments in the game. The gameplay experience is very customizable to ensure that every session is as multiple as players want.

Action wanted to ensure that the game was more a player -controlled story, focusing on creating unique experiences among players based on the conditions they choose at the beginning of the session. Another important reason behind this was the belief as fans of Verify or Alan Wake Should not be expected to jump into a completely different genre to see how the story progresses, so to have FBC: Firebreak The work as a standalone title was important for the studio.

The game is also playable solo or as a duo, but it is optimized for three players. The studio remained tightly run if possible Alan Wake/ Verify Crossovers or Easter eggs, but given the game's attitude and cure with crossovers, it would not be surprised if references to both came up quite often.

FBC Firebreak offers different ways to play

FBC: FirebreakGameplay Loop will consist of players choosing jobs (assignments) to go into and then adapt the environment, goals and their equipment before starting the driving. Players can choose each job's threat level (combat intensity) and the clearance level (number of zones in-run), both of which affect available rewards.

Switch in FBC: Firebreak Called a player's crisis package. They can have up to three custom crisis at any time (mainly loads) at any time, which allows players to vary their playing styles with different long or short -term weapons, customized further with a number of benefits and mods. Crisis rates can also be switched in the middle of the session and offer additional variation for players.

FBC: Firebreak gameplay division

Game Rant was shown pictures of a job called Paper Chase where players were commissioned to destroy thousands of yellow sticky notes that were spread throughout the agency. In real cures, this threw some strange and crazy visual images, including monsters of different sizes consisting entirely of these yellow sticky notes. The action became hectic, with players who rushed to eliminate huge beings of elevator that constantly spiked, as well as sticky notes themselves.

The game showed some interesting weapons, including a powerful shotgun that electrocutated beings on impact, and the overall gun looked hard and responsive. The environments seemed to retain VerifySense of Verticality, with the old house's high roofs, huge corridors and significant offices shown. After completing the mission's goal, players had to sincerely crawl back to the elevator to finish the job. The overall message was that FBC: Firebreak Value efficiency, with players encouraged to complete goals and move on as quickly as possible for an increasing number of beings.

FBC: Firebreak is expected to arrive in the summer of 2025

Cure is also briefly touched FBC: FirebreakPlans after launch. The team stated that all content after launch for the game would be free, but it would contain paid cosmetic content for those who want it. The game is focused on a summer 2025 edition; It will also be played on PS Plus Extra/ Premium and Xbox Game Pass on day one. Further details are expected to follow sooner rather than later.