Developer Remedy Entertainment has stated that while their first self-published title and Control spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, achieved technical success, the game fell short of commercial expectations on Steam. The studio acknowledged it was "dissatisfied" with the sales performance.
In an official investor statement, Remedy revealed Firebreak has surpassed 1 million players, though most engagement came through console subscription services (PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass) rather than PC, originally intended as the main sales platform.
"Initial player onboarding and mission design led to early drop-offs and negative feedback," the financial report explained. "However, as players progressed and we implemented updates, review sentiment improved significantly."
The studio noted: "Sales performance during launch failed to meet our targets. Currently, the majority of FBC: Firebreak's revenue stems from console subscription agreements, with payments being recognized over the contract period."
Remedy announced substantial planned improvements last month following an earlier post-launch acknowledgment of the game's challenges. The developer maintains that FBC: Firebreak was built with long-term evolution in mind and considers it fundamentally strong despite launch difficulties.
A significant "Major Update" planned for late September aims to reignite interest in the title. Remedy emphasized its dedication to ongoing development, community engagement, and content expansion for FBC: Firebreak.
The latest financial reports show revenue growth for Q2 and H1 2025, driven by increased game sales and royalties. While the quarter ended with a $580,000 loss (far lower than 2024's $3.7 million deficit), six-month revenue grew 43.4% year-over-year to $35.1 million.
Regarding other projects: Control 2 development progresses according to schedule, currently focusing on gameplay, environments and mission design. The Max Payne 1 & 2 remake continues full production through close collaboration with Rockstar Games.
IGN's review noted: "FBC: Firebreak presents as a visually striking cooperative shooter that ultimately lacks sufficient depth for long-term engagement," awarding the title 6/10 in the official review.
