Remedy Acknowledges Issues with FBC: Firebreak, Vows to Improve

Remedy Entertainment has addressed the launch issues with its multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak, which debuted on June 17, receiving a mixed rating from users on Steam. In their statement, the developers acknowledged early feedback, noting that players experienced problems such as poor onboarding and unclear mechanics. As a result, Remedy plans to enhance the initial gameplay experience, improve user interface clarity, and streamline progression systems to ensure a smoother entry for new players. Immediate changes will allow players to skip early levels and provide them with more robust starting weapons. The developer also mentioned the commitment to ongoing support with free post-launch content and user-requested improvements.

Improvements include enhanced onboarding, clearer user interface, easier access to Jobs, and a more balanced progression system to give players a better experience from the start. Remedy will also introduce two new mission types that will be free for all players.

FBC: Firebreak is a multiplayer spin-off of Remedy's popular game Control, blending chaotic action with cooperative gameplay set in a bizarre bureaucratic world. The developers are also working on other projects including Control 2 and a remake of Max Payne. Fans are eager to see how ongoing updates will shape the experience in FBC: Firebreak, especially given its ambitious nature and the potential for player-driven content adaptations.