Summary
- FBC: Firebreak is holding a closed technical test (CTT) between May 15 and May 19.
- Prospective testers can register their interest in the CTT via FirstLook.
- FBC: Firebreak releases June 17.
Remedy Entertainment announced a closed technical test for FBC: Firebreak. The company is now accepting sign-ups for the test, which will take place a month ahead of FBC: Firebreak's release.
First announced as Project Condor in mid-2021, FBC: Firebreak received its official name and gameplay reveal in October 2024. A Control multiplayer 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.
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Ahead of FBC: 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 can register their interest via FirstLook. The test will run on all of FBC: Firebreak's target platforms, i.e., the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test Details
- Start time: May 15, at 6AM PDT / 9AM EDT / 2PM BST / 4PM EEST
- End time: May 19, at 1:59PM PDT / 4:59PM EDT / 9:59PM BST / 11:59PM EEST
- Capacity: Limited, but officially unspecified
- Sign-ups: firebreak.firstlook.gg
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: Firebreak will be a day-one Xbox Game Pass release, available via the PC and Ultimate tiers of Microsoft's subscription service.
FBC: Firebreak will 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.
FBC: Firebreak
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 65 /100 Critics Rec: 25%
- Released
- June 17, 2025
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Blood
- Developer(s)
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Remedy Entertainment
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Northlight Engine
- Genre(s)
- FPS
