"We have done engineering work to ensure we can sustain the upkeep of the relay servers when the player volume is lower. Anyone who has bought FBC: Firebreak can invite their friends to play with them, for free. All they have to do is download the Friends Pass version, which is the full game with some limitations, and they can matchmake with the bought version of the game, as long as the person who bought the game invites their friends to play."
"FBC: Firebreak is going to remain on and will continue to be playable for years to come. Patches will also be issued when required. The price has been permanently lowered to $20 / £16.74 / €20, from its launch price of $39.99 / €39.99 / £32.99."
Remedy is ending active development of FBC: Firebreak, its unsuccessful multiplayer live-service game that incurred significant financial losses. However, the company is handling the transition gracefully by keeping the game operational with sustained server infrastructure. The game's price has been permanently reduced from $39.99 to $20, making it more accessible. A new cross-platform Friend Pass feature allows existing players to invite up to two friends to play for free, with invited players able to participate in matches and progress but unable to host games independently. The final Open House update includes five new arenas for Endless Shift mode, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. Patches will continue when necessary, ensuring long-term playability.
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