FBC: FIREBREAK

Workplace Shenanigans

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Workplace Shenanigans

Developer: Remedy Entertainment Publisher: Remedy Entertainment ESRB Rating: M (Mature) Release Date: 06/17/2025 Played On: PlayStation 5 Reviewed By: Jordan Biordi

I’ll be honest, I thought FBC: Firebreak was something completely different. Since its initial announcement in 2021 under the name Condor, I had completely forgotten that it was meant to be set within the Control universe. Ironically, its surreal and somewhat terrifying visuals are exactly what captivated me about it four years later, and that's probably due in large part to its setting.

In truth, FBC: Firebreak is so fundamentally different than the game that preceded it—despite taking place in the same universe—that it very well could stand on its own without any kind of comparison. What's on offer is a fast-paced and somewhat lighthearted coop shooter that feels both familiar and truly unique.

What little plot exists in FBC: Firebreak exists mostly in its setting and small snippets of worldbuilding you get from your dispatch officer, Hank. Set in the iconic headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control—the Oldest House—players take on the role of a crack team called Firebreakers who are called in to deal with the anomalous threats that occur within as a result of its paranormal nature.