Register for Early Access to Remedy’s FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test

You know, there’s this thing happening with Remedy’s new game, FBC: Firebreak. They’re doing this test thingy — a closed technical one, or so they call it. Ok, so you go to firebreak.firstlook.gg to sign up. Super exclusive, like, only so many spots. Felt a bit like trying to get into an underground club. Except, instead of a bouncer, they ask for your email and birthday. Weird, right?

Ah, and if you’re lucky (or unlucky depending on what you think of all this), they’ll shoot you an email by May 15 with a magic key. But hey, no promises. Might miss out, might not. It’s all a big cosmic game, maybe? Or maybe I’m just being dramatic.

And here’s the kicker: if you do get in, hush-hush on the gameplay, okay? Remedy’s all “No leaking clips, folks! Seriously!” Guess it makes sense. They’re not allowing it to become a big promotional thing. More about making sure their servers hold up — like when you’re piling too many clothes on a drying rack and hope it doesn’t tip over. Ever done that? Just me?

Oh, and get this: the whole reason for this test (besides stressing me out with whether I’ll get in) is to see if the game’s gonna survive when everyone jumps in on launch day. It’d be a mess if it crashed then. Remedy’s like, anticipating the chaos, I think.

So, random thought — FBC: Firebreak isn’t like those moody single-player journeys Remedy’s known for. Alan Wake vibes? Not here. It’s in the ‘Control’ universe, which… brings its own kind of quirky charm. You and your buddies run missions. Kind of extraction-shooter style. It’s like trying to get your favorite ice cream before it melts in the supermarket aisle. If that makes sense? No?

Oh and they’ve lined it up so it’s hitting Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus right on day one. Clever, huh? More reasons for gamers to jump right in. Smart or just plain cheeky? Who knows… Anyway, this has me wondering if gaming’s really heading in a puzzle piece direction, or maybe I’m just sleepy.