The closed technical test sign-ups for FBC: Firebreak are being conducted through firebreak.firstlook.gg, which is currently accessible to all interested participants. Remedy has indicated that the number of spots available for this test is limited. To register, you’ll need to provide and verify your email address and date of birth. Those selected for the closed technical test will receive an email from Remedy before May 15, containing a key for their chosen platform, subject to availability.
At the conclusion of the sign-up process, prospective play testers must tick a box indicating that any gameplay footage captured during the test will remain confidential. Essentially, Remedy aims to prevent the public release of gameplay from the closed technical test, emphasizing that this is intended for technical evaluation rather than a promotional opportunity.
Closed technical tests are generally employed to verify that server infrastructure and multiplayer netcode can endure various stress tests. It’s crucial to avoid situations where a game cannot accommodate the initial influx of players on launch day, so Remedy Entertainment is proactively addressing this potential issue.
FBC: Firebreak represents a shift from Remedy Entertainment’s typical focus on single-player narratives, like Alan Wake 2. Set in the universe of Control, another title from the studio, the game involves players collaborating on mission-based tasks featuring extraction-shooter mechanics. To enhance the game’s launch momentum, Remedy has arranged for FBC: Firebreak to be available on both Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus on its release day.
