21st November 2025 Humble Store & Epic Games Store Black Friday Events Discounts on Alan Wake 2, Control, and Max Payne

It's that weird time of year again where we're speed running through the year. With Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales, Advent, Christmas and New Year, it can be a rush. Sometimes you need to take a breath, load a fun video game, and escape into a fictional world. Spend some time in the Dark Place, it really changes how glowing your life is. The sun? Fantastic. Working transport system? We love it. Unfortunately, no one can have Alan's luscious locks, but we're not constantly soggy, so we're equal there.

Getting ahead of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales this year, we have the Humble Store and the Epic Games Store. Treat yourself with discounting Remedy titles you've yet to check out, or convert a friend to the Cult of the Tree. 

Humble Store

Max Payne (-65%)
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (-75%)
Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition (-70%)

View the full list of discount games on the Humble Store, HERE!
Ends December 4th.

Epic Games Store

Control (-85%)
Control Season Pass (-85%)
    Control Expansion Pack 1 "The Foundation" (-85%)
    Control Expansion Pack 2 "AWE" (-85%)
Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition (-70%)

View the full list of discount games on the Epic Games Store, HERE!
Ends December 2nd.

For the new sale, the Epic Games Store has introduced a new feature, the ability to gift games. With the system, you can send games and add-ons to your friends and earn Epic Rewards yourself. Learn more at the Epic Games Gifting page, HERE. 

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20th November 2025 FBC: Firebreak's Next Major Update, Rogue Protocol, Coming January 2026

Some extra FBC: Firebreak news for the week! Alongside yesterday's 1.7.1 update which brought voice chat to the adventure, a new Steam post provided a glimpse into the next major update for Firebreakers.

Due to now launch in January, the Rogue Protocol Major Update tasks the bravest of the brave to take on the Endless Shift. “As the influence of the Hiss continues to rise across the Oldest House, multiple sectors are nearing collapse. Inside these dangerous and infected places, nothing is immune to the chaotic warping caused by the corruption, not even Firebreak. Firebreakers are sent into these sealed arenas and tasked with holding the line for as long as they can - an assignment known as an Endless Shift.”

Perhaps the toughest challenge we've had in the game so far, the Endless Shift, throws Firebreakers into a sealed area where waves of enemies converge on your position, getting strength with each round. If you enjoyed Alan Wake's American Nightmare's Fight Til Dawn mode, this is one for you! After each wave, you and your team will collect Corruption, “a strange residue left behind by defeated enemies”. (Sounds unhygienic.) This can be spent between rounds to unlock upgrades, weapons, and upgrades, allowing you to face the next stronger onslaught. 

While the dev team were initially hoping to have the next update's release to coincide with the voice chat being brought to the game, ultimately they've decided to delay the next major update until January 2026. For developers, having extra time, particularly at the end of a project, can help make the update's rollout smoother and can avoid crunch at some studios. Honestly, anything that gives some extra breathing space and promotes a work/life balance, we are in favour for! And it's a great way to kickstart the year, particularly when January feels like an endless shift all on its own.

For the Rogue Protocol Major Update, the extra two months will allow the team to polish the game and make changes to the balance, ensuring that the final product is as strong as it can be.

You can read the full blog post and check out the new screenshots on Steam, HERE! 

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19th November 2025 Voice Chat Arrives to FBC: Firebreak in New 1.7 Update

Today, Remedy published a new update for FBC: Firebreak, adding an option for voice chat to the experience. 

Previously, if Firebreaks wanted to use voice chat, they would need external methods, which might be tricky if you were randomly matched to players instead of joining an established group. And while there was an option to ping, it relied on your fellow Firebreakers to be on the ball; not an easy task when facing down hordes of exploding Hiss.

Now, not only can players can use the voice chat function, but they will also be able to speak to Firebreakers across different platforms, complementing the game's established matchmaking system. Check it out in game today!

Check out the patch notes for 1.7.1 below or direct on the FBC: Firebreak Steam page, HERE. 

1.7.1 Patch Notes

PlayStation 5: 1.007.001
Xbox Series X|S: 1.7.1.0
PC: 1.7.1
Windows PC: 1.7.1.0 

Overview 

This update introduces cross-platform Voice Chat to the game, making it easier for teams to coordinate in missions. Please note that the EULA and Privacy Policy have been updated to support this feature, and you’ll be asked to accept them again after updating.

Patch note(s)

Added cross-platform Voice Chat functionality

List of currently known issues not related to this patch here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2272540/discussions/0/500576489694044746/

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18th November 2025 Enter Frame-A-Game's Giveaway, Featuring A Signed Alan Wake 2 Display

If you're a collector, or just someone who likes to nerd out about your favourite titles, this giveaway is one you won’t want to miss. Frame-A-Game, is a small-business known for transforming beloved video game titles into stylish display-ready art pieces. This November, they are hosting a special giveaway featuring an exclusive signed Alan Wake 2 set.

The prize is a stunning Alan Wake 2 framed display, showcasing the PS5 box art personally signed by Sam Lake (Creative Director), Kyle Rowley (Game Director), Janne Pulkkinen (Art Director), and Joonas Tamminen (Executive Producer). The disc itself is mounted above the cover, creating a unique, gallery-style piece.

Entering is simple! All you have to do is follow @FrameAGame on Twitter, retweet THIS giveaway post, and tag a friend in the comments.

Make sure to complete all steps before November 21st for your chance to win this one-of-a-kind collectible. Good luck!

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