Summary
Remedy Entertainment announced a closed technical test forFBC: Firebreak. The company is now accepting sign-ups for the test, which will take place a month ahead ofFBC: Firebreak’s release.
First announced as Project Condor in mid-2021,FBC: Firebreakreceived its official name and gameplay revealin October 2024. AControlmultiplayer spin-off set sometime after Remedy’s acclaimed 2019 thriller, the game follows members of the titular Firebreak unit as they clean up Hiss-infected threats within the Oldest House. Back in April, Remedy committed to a concrete release date for its upcoming title: June 17.
Ahead ofFBC: Firebreak’s launch, the game will hold a closed technical test meant to ensure Remedy’s server infrastructure and netcode are up to scratch. The test will kick off on Thursday, May 15, at 9am ET. Remedy plans to conclude testing on Monday, May 19, at 4:59pm ET. Anyone interested in participating canregister their interest via FirstLook. The test will run on all ofFBC: Firebreak’s target platforms, i.e., the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test Details
Remedy said that it only intends to accept a “limited” number of testers, albeit without elaborating on the exact capacity. Registration and enrollment are handled via email, with fans needing to verify their email address before their sign-up is confirmed. No details on the selection process have been shared, suggesting that invites won’t be sent on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition to an email address, prospective testers are also asked to provide their age during the registration process, though Remedy has not specified a minimum age requirement for participation.
Those selected to participate in the closed technical test will receive an access code for their platform of choice via email sometime before May 15. Based on social media reports from fans, invites had not started arriving as of the early afternoon hours (ET) on May 12. Remedy previously confirmed that its upcoming title will retail for $39.99, or $10 extra for the Deluxe Edition.FBC: Firebreakwill be a day-one Xbox Game Pass release, available via the PC and Ultimate tiers of Microsoft’s subscription service.
FBC: Firebreakwill also launch on PlayStation Plus. This comprehensive release strategy aims to help the game achieve strong early momentum, which is of paramount importance for any multiplayer experience. Remedy has yet to specify how long it intends to keep supporting its upcoming co-op shooter with content updates.
