19th January 2026 Press Release: Rogue Protocol, the Second Free Major Update for FBC: Firebreak, Is Now Available

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January 19th, 2026

Rogue Protocol, the Second Free Major Update for FBC: Firebreak, Is Now Available

New Endless Shift Roguelite Mode Available Now

(Espoo, Finland – January 19, 2026) – Today Remedy Entertainment released Rogue Protocol, the second free major content update for FBC: Firebreak, the three-player co-op action game set in the Control universe. The update introduces Endless Shift, a brand-new roguelite-inspired game mode that challenges players to survive escalating waves of enemies while building powerful, unpredictable loadouts on the fly.

The major update is available now for free on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. FBC: Firebreak is included on PC Game Pass, Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation Plus Game Catalog (Extra and Premium tiers).

The key part of Major Update Rogue Protocol is a brand-new roguelite-inspired game mode. Endless Shift sends teams of Firebreakers into sealed sections of the Oldest House, where survival depends on teamwork, risk-taking, and rapid adaptation. Each run pits squads against increasingly dangerous waves of Hiss enemies, rewarding successful combat with a new currency called Corruption. Corruption can be spent between waves to unlock Enhancements, weapons, and gear upgrades. No two runs of Endless Shift play out the same, encouraging experimentation and high-stakes decision-making from players.

"With Endless Shift, we wanted to create a fresh experience within the game that spoke directly to the danger and selfless heroism at the heart of Firebreak while tying its gameplay into the initiative's primary mission: holding the line against any crisis threatening the Oldest House, no matter how unpredictable.", says Game Director Mike Kayatta.

Progression in Endless Shift extends beyond individual runs. Completing Shifts (runs) unlocks new Enhancements for future attempts, exclusive cosmetics, and allows select upgrades earned in the mode to temporarily carry over into standard Crisis missions, directly tying Endless Shift into the core FBC: Firebreak experience.

Read more details on how this and Endless Shift works here.

In addition to Endless Shift, the Rogue Protocol update includes cool new weapon inspection animations, new cosmetic items, gameplay improvements, and a range of bug fixes and stability updates.

Free Steam Weekend & Double XP Event

To celebrate the launch of Major Update Rogue Protocol and the Endless Shift mode, FBC: Firebreak will be free to play on Steam between January 23rd – January 25th at 10am PT / 8pm EET, allowing new players to jump in and experience Endless Shift and the entire game at no cost.

Alongside the free weekend, Remedy is running a Double XP event across all platforms, giving players twice the experience points from all activities for the duration of the event. This makes it the perfect time to level up, unlock new rewards, and experiment with new builds.

About FBC: Firebreak

FBC: Firebreak is a session-based, multiplayer PvE experience set within the acclaimed Control universe, delivering intense cooperative action. The game features highly replayable missions known as Crises, curated experiences with different challenges, objectives, and environments that require teamwork and adaptability.

The latest assets for FBC: Firebreak can be found here.

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ABOUT REMEDY 
Remedy Entertainment Plc is a pioneering, globally renowned video game company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Finland with an office in Stockholm, Sweden. Known for its story-driven and visually stunning action games, Remedy has created multiple successful, critically acclaimed franchises such as Control, Alan Wake and Max Payne. Remedy also develops its own Northlight® game engine and tools technology that powers its games. Remedy’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki’s main list. www.remedygames.com

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15th January 2026 UK Remedyverse Community Meet-Up Scheduled for Megacon Live London

If you're kickstarting convention season early with a trip to Megacon Live London later this month, you may want to check this out! UK Remedyverse Community will be in attendance too, represented by Victor (@thechatster) and Madame Purple (@MFurple).

The group has been a vital part of the community since its formation in 2024. Together, they have created events both online and in-person to bring the community together, from Secret Santa giveaways to meet-ups in the UK and abroad. While cosplays are always welcome, they are not mandatory to join the gatherings. If you're looking for some fantastic nerds to hang out with, make sure to pop by!

For Megacon Live London, the event will take place between January 24th and 25th at the ExCeL. If you've attended the city's MCM London Expo or recent EGX, you'll know the building. Tickets are still available from £24 (up to £30) for a day pass and £50 for a weekend ticket. As well as cosplay gatherings and the Megacon Live Cosplay Masquerade, there are also plenty of artists in attendance too 

You can join the UKRC on Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky. And for more details on Megacon Live, check out their website, HERE! 

The first meet of the year is at Megacon London on Saturday 24th January! pic.twitter.com/BBXPzJMgyv

— UK Remedyverse Community (@UKRemedyverse) January 13, 2026

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14th January 2026 Community-Driven FBC Zine Opens Contributor Applications for Volume 4

Curated by Zath (RangerZath) and Wendy (WonderousWendy), the FBC Zine is now accepting writer, artist, and multimedia contributor applications for its fourth annual community publication! The upcoming piece will be centred around food and drink within the Remedy Connected Universe. This could include mocktail recipes, promotional diner posters, or Altered Item documentation, whatever you can think of that connects to the theme.

There are some things to note before you apply! For applications, Wendy and Zath are looking for pieces that are set within the game universe. This rule only really impacts writers, but it is key to know before signing up. (We made that error with our application to their original zine.) This could mean writing from the perspective of an FBC bureaucrat, rather than writing as a player about an aspect of the game. Of course, for artists, the distinction won't impact you all that much.

With drinks being a key aspect, the duo has also touched on alcohol. Their guidelines state, "Because this is a SFW zine, no explicit or off-screen alcohol abuse will be featured in the zine. The zine’s content guidelines for this topic will be comparable to Remedy’s depiction of these themes (e.g., Zachariah Trench drinking scotch at the Director’s desk). Recipes featuring alcohol will not be allowed; mocktail versions of alcoholic drinks are allowed however (e.g., Northmoor’s Mocktail Fireball)." You can view the full list HERE.

The project has been a yearly treat for artists and fans of the Remedy Connected Universe. The tradition began in 2023, with the FBC Zine Vol 1, a compilation centred around Control's fourth anniversary. The Oceanview Guestbook was released the following year and expanded to include the Alan Wake series. And finally, last year's zine, FBC Zine III, brought a spooky twist, with horror providing the central theme.

Best of luck to all you wonderful artists and writers applying this year!

For more details, check out their Contributor Applications page, HERE!

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11th January 2026 CONTROL Resonant In The News, What To Watch In 2026

A short but sweet wrap-up for today! At the turn of the year, gaming websites welcomed 2026 with new articles looking at the planned releases and possible surprises awaiting us. With CONTROL Resonant set for a release later this year, the title was a recurring topic during these discussions. Below is a selection of articles covering Dylan's upcoming adventure, from journalists' most anticipated titles to how CONTROL Resonant could be the perfect sequel.

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