New FBC Firebreak Update Will Address The Game’s “Frustrating” Opening Hour

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In the past month, Firebreak has been released, and Remedy Entertainment has unveiled their strategies to attract more gamers before the game’s first major update in September. Although Steam represents a part of the player base, the game is also accessible via the Epic Games Store, along with Xbox Series X|S and PS5. Unfortunately, the player count has been on the decline as of late. On its launch day, it reached 1,992 players at its peak, but since then, the average number of concurrent players has dropped significantly below 100.

In a blog update, Remedy acknowledges one area they are aiming to improve is the initial phase of the game, which has drawn criticism from players due to its challenging nature and lack of clarity on what actions to take. “We’ve noticed that many players start the game but choose to leave within the first hour,” Remedy stated. “This is often because the beginning can be frustrating, with players feeling incompetent and unsure about their tasks. We aim to rectify this issue.

The company intends to enhance the onboarding process within the game by incorporating a starting video and refining the tutorial with more effective pop-up guides. This change aims to help players understand their role, identity, and objectives in the game world as part of Firebreak.

In terms of gameplay design, Remedy aims to strike an ideal blend between traditional first-person shooter combat and the use of Crisis Kit tools for victory. This balance will empower players to shape their own progression by providing them with increased control over their developmental paths. To achieve this goal, they plan to introduce three new heavy weapon options, discard generic equipment upgrades, and implement a Mod System that allows players to customize the performance of their weapons according to their preferences.

Additional adjustments are forthcoming, such as refinements to the Job system and a sequence of evolving objectives to maintain player engagement. Furthermore, Remedy announced the introduction of a freshly crafted level, three distinct zones, a novel status effect, two additional adversaries, and all the other elements that typify a new job experience.

The studio clarified that their plans for the upcoming Major Update on FBC: Firebreak are flexible and might undergo modifications in the future. However, they anticipate this update will bring about numerous enhancements to the game. Remedy has been open about their feedback regarding the three-player cooperative shooter, acknowledging that they hoped for a smoother launch, but emphasize their continued dedication to refining and expanding Firebreak.

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2025-07-18 17:39