FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into multiplayer gaming, is experiencing a rocky start, but the studio is actively working to address player concerns.
In a recent blog post on the game’s Steam page, Remedy acknowledged issues, particularly with the game’s opening hours, which many players have found frustrating.
While the launch of FBC: Firebreak has not gone as smoothly as expected, Remedy is already preparing for the game’s first major update, which is now set for September. Initially slated for Fall 2025, this update promises significant improvements based on community feedback and player data. Remedy highlighted that many players quit within the first hour of gameplay due to confusion and a sense of ineffectiveness. The studio is determined to fix these issues in order to retain more players from the start.
“We’ve seen many players come into the game and leave within the first hour,” Remedy said. “This is because our first hour can be frustrating; you feel ineffective and confused as to what to do. This needs to be improved.” The studio believes improving the initial experience is essential for player retention and a healthy multiplayer community.
The upcoming update will introduce more narrative-driven onboarding to help players understand the world of FBC: Firebreak, which shares its universe with Remedy’s other popular titles, Control and Control 2. The update will also enhance the in-game pop-up tips, offering relevant information at the right moments to help guide players.
Additionally, Remedy is addressing concerns about weak gunplay by adding three new heavy guns and eliminating “generic” upgrades from equipment. Players will start with powerful versions of weapons and tools right from the beginning. A new Mod system will allow players to customize and improve their gear based on their preferred playstyle.
Job content is also being revamped, with pre-made variations of Job experiences replacing the old Clearance and Corruption levels. The September update will bring a new Job to the game, and Remedy is exploring ways to increase variety in the game’s content.
“We are pushing a lot of improvements and changes into the game for our first major update,” Remedy said. “Some of these ideas were improvements we weren’t able to add before launch, but all were decided on and developed based on what we heard from you (listening to feedback) and seen from you (looking at data).”
Despite early struggles, Remedy is clearly dedicated to improving FBC: Firebreak and is committed to listening to the community. With its first major update, the game could evolve into a more engaging multiplayer experience.