Is FBC Firebreak Cross Platform?
FBC: Firebreak will offer cross-play support for the cooperative FPS, allowing PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S owners to all play together when the game launches. The game will support cross-play with cross-platform matchmaking, making it easy for friends on different platforms to team up.
Cross Platform Features:
- Cross-play will include a "friend code-like" system for easy friend connections
- Online matchmaking is confirmed, allowing random players to match together
- Cross-progression won't be available at launch, though it could arrive later
Is FBC Firebreak Free to Play?
No, FBC: Firebreak is not a free-to-play game. You need to purchase the base game to play. Standard Edition is $39.99 /€39.99 / £32.99.
However, the game will be available at no additional cost to subscribers of:
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- PlayStation Plus Game Catalog (Extra and Premium)
FBC: Firebreak is not a free-to-play title, but it's not a full-priced game either, and Remedy describes it as "mid-priced".
FBC Firebreak Release Date and Time Details
FBC: Firebreak is set to launch on June 17, 2025 across all platforms simultaneously. The FBC Firebreak launch time will be concurrent across all time zones as a simultaneous global release on all platforms.
Release Time by Region:
- FBC Firebreak is set to launch on June 17, 2025 at 3 a.m. EDT
- All players in all time zones will be able to play FBC Firebreak on June 17 in their local time
- You will not be able to play FBC Firebreak early by changing your console time zone
FBC Firebreak PlayStation Plus and Game Pass Availability
PlayStation Plus Access
FBC: Firebreak will be available day one via PlayStation Plus Game Catalog (Extra and Premium). This means subscribers to PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium tiers can play the game at no additional cost from launch day.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Coverage
The game launches day one via PC Game Pass, Game Pass Ultimate, making it immediately accessible to Game Pass subscribers across PC and Xbox platforms. FBC: Firebreak is confirmed to be launching day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Platform Availability: Xbox, PS5, and Steam
Xbox Series X|S Support
FBC: Firebreak is scheduled to be released on Xbox Series X/S with full feature parity across console generations. The game requires online multiplayer subscription to play on console (Game Pass Core or Ultimate, sold separately).
PlayStation 5 Features
The game releases for PlayStation 5 with optimized performance for Sony's current-generation console. PS5 players will have access to all crossplay features and can team up with PC and Xbox players seamlessly.
PC Gaming: Steam and Epic Games Store
FBC: Firebreak launches for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The Steam page shows features including Online Co-op and Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
PC System Requirements:
- Remedy has said the PC requirements will be under what the usual requirements are for Remedy games, in order to let more players experience the multiplayer game
- PC players can expect DLSS Frame Generation, Super Resolution and Reflex support
FBC Firebreak Game Features and Multiplayer Details
Core Gameplay Experience
FBC: Firebreak is a team-based player versus environment first-person shooter, in which a group of three players must venture into the Oldest House to eliminate various threats. FBC: Firebreak doesn't include any form of PvP, and the gameplay loop is solely focused on PvE elements.
Co-op Requirements and Solo Play
There is no offline mode. This game will always be more fun with three people, though you can matchmake solo, but it is going to be extremely difficult to complete missions like that. Difficulty and objective requirements and rewards will scale with player count.
Connection to Control Universe
FBC: Firebreak is set six years after the events of Control and takes place in the same universe. You do not need any prior experience of Control to play FBC: Firebreak, making it accessible to newcomers.
Post-Launch Content and Updates
The first post-launch content is set to launch later this fall, and includes free and paid-for content. The first post-launch content, codenamed "Outbreak", includes a new Jobsite in the Research Sector, new gameplay systems and enemies, and a new paid-for Classified Requisition that includes unique armor, sprays, skins and more.
Disclaimer:
The information provided regarding FBC: Firebreak, including features, release dates, platform availability, and gameplay details, is based on the latest available data as of June 2025. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, details such as cross-play support, release times, and post-launch content may be subject to change. Players should refer to official announcements from the developers or platform providers for the most up-to-date information.
