Though FBC: Firebreak isn’t a direct successor to Control, a resourceful fan’s discovery suggests that this multiplayer spin-off has deeper ties to Control than we initially realized. A hidden gem on FBC: Firebreak’s official website hints at Jesse Faden, the central figure from Control, having a pivotal presence in this story, even if she doesn’t feature as a playable character.
Positioned as a narrative bridge between Control and the in-progress Control 2, FBC: Firebreak is an unexpected move from developer Remedy Entertainment, which has traditionally shied away from online co-op experiences. Known for their mind-twisting action and survival horror narratives, Remedy is expanding its interconnected universe by linking Alan Wake and Control. With FBC: Firebreak laying the groundwork for Control 2, numerous questions arise regarding Jesse’s role, especially given her likely involvement.
Now, this discovery comes courtesy of a Reddit user, AkeeRDT, who stumbled upon an intriguing clue. The FBC: Firebreak official website has a callout for joining the game’s newsletter, with part of the message obscured. AkeeRDT noticed that by highlighting this redacted text, Jesse Faden’s name surfaces. The full message reads: “Be the first to learn the latest news, updates, and dispatches from Director Faden.” This could just mean she’s involved in the newsletters, but it strongly hints at her playing a crucial role within the game itself.
Moving forward, there are plenty of intriguing gameplay possibilities involving Jesse’s role as the FBC Director. While she is already involved in providing updates via newsletters, she might also serve as an in-game guide issuing missions and tasks. Whether she’s guiding players through opening tutorials or contacting them during key missions, her inclusion seems inevitable. Thanks to AkeeRDT’s crafty discovery, Jesse seems to be a major piece of the FBC: Firebreak puzzle.
Here’s what we know so far about FBC: Firebreak:
– The story is set at the height of a “years-long siege” on the Federal Bureau of Control.
– It features first-person cooperative play with three-person squads.
– The game is scheduled to launch in 2025.
Despite these details, much about FBC: Firebreak remains shrouded in mystery. Remedy’s leap from their usual single-player adventures to a multiplayer setup is intriguing, raising questions about how long a game like this can sustain player interest. Given the quirky and magical world of Control, it’s likely FBC: Firebreak holds plenty of oddball missions and supernatural elements in its repertoire.
Additionally, the emergence of FBC: Firebreak’s announcement trailer showed that the game will again take us into The Oldest House. This offers a chance to explore areas within The Oldest House that Control never touched upon.
Jesse Faden’s precise role in this adventure is yet to be officially announced, but AkeeRDT’s insightful find suggests she might be a major player, guiding others through challenges. As the Director of the FBC, it’s only fitting she takes a leading role in this project. Given Remedy’s talent for unexpected plot twists and with FBC: Firebreak still without a release date, the curiosity surrounding the game only grows stronger. Once Remedy’s first foray into a multiplayer world hits the shelves, it’ll be fascinating to see how extensively it ties into the broader narrative of Control.
