Summary
The development team behind the upcomingFBC: Firebreakhas shown some interest in bringing the game to the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console at some point in the future, though the developer is squarely focused on bringing the game to existing platforms for now. Set in the same universe asAlan WakeandControl,FBC: Firebreakrepresents a departure from previous Remedy projects, being its first ever multiplayer co-op title.
Set inside the Oldest House,FBC: Firebreakwill pick up more or less whereControlleft off, with players filling the shoes of emergency response units tasked with clearing out the remnants of the extradimensional Hiss threat. Players will work together to safeguard the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control, and will even be able to wield some of the dangerous paranatural objects that the agency is tasked with containing.
The game is set to release on most platforms on June 17, but it’s possible that the title could one day see support on the Switch 2 as well. During a recent interview with Gamertag Radio host Danny Pena, Mike Kayatta, Game Director ofFBC: Firebreak, commented that he’d “love to” put the game on the Nintendo Switch 2 at some point down the line, but reiterated that the team is currently focused on making sure the title sees a smooth release on existing consoles. With bothAlan Wake RemasteredandControlcurrently available on the Switch, the Nintendo console isn’t totally unfamiliar territory for Remedy, and Kayatta stated that fans shouldn’t rule out the possibility ofFBC: Firebreakcoming to the console’s successor someday.
FBC: Firebreak Fans Will Be Able To Play Together Regardless of Platform
FBC: Firebreakis currently planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S consoles on June 15, and unlike in the case ofAlan Wake 2, the game will be available to PC players on both Steam and Epic Games Store.FBC: Firebreakwill also support crossplayas well as cross-platform matchmaking, meaning that players can jump in and play levels together regardless of their platform of choice.
WhileFBC: Firebreakmay not necessarily offer the same story-rich campaign experience that fans can find in theAlan WakeandControlgames, the upcoming title does offer a glimpse into the state of affairs inside the Oldest House following the events ofControl. The game will also help bridge the gap betweenControland its eventual sequel, which has been confirmed by Remedy to be in active development.
