The Oldest House in Remedy Entertainment's Control remains my all-time favorite videogame locale, blending brutalism, government bureaucracy, and science fiction into something that transcends all three. That's why I'm excited for the studio's next game, FBC: Firebreak. Imagine Left 4 Dead, but the zombies have been replaced by stationary. If you've been itching to play as much as I have, Remedy is holding a closed technical test very soon, and all you need to do is sign up and cross your fingers.
Before you take on FBC: Firebreak's sticky note menace, you need to get prepared. That means selecting a weapon and customizing your crisis kit to perfection, with special tools, grenades, items, and paranormal upgrades that'll give you an edge.
As my colleague Jamie pointed out in their FPS game is going to stand out for three reasons: it's zany, it avoids the live service trappings of modern games, and it's endlessly flexible. The core experience comes first, as Remedy doesn't want to bog you down with infinite replayability and constant upgrade screens. Instead, you'll be embracing the chaos during gameplay and diving into one of the best videogame worlds ever made.
If Valve's unwillingness to finally make Left 4 Dead 3 has you down, or you need another bonkers co-op experience to keep you busy ahead of Borderlands 4, FBC: Firebreak is for you. Don't forget, it's also launching on Xbox Game on day one, so if you're a subscriber, you can squad up with a couple of friends at no extra cost.
Remedy Entertainment is running the FBC: Firebreak closed technical test from Thursday May 15 to Monday May 19, with limited spaces available. To be in with a chance of testing the game early, just head here.
While you wait for the test to start, we've also got all the best co-op games on PC today.
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