Fewer Than 10 People Are Playing FBC: Firebreak on Steam Right Now

by

The number of simultaneous Steam players for the game “Firebeak (FBC)” has dropped to just a few, suggesting ongoing challenges for the title. Despite an initial buzz surrounding the spin-off Control, its post-launch player retention hasn’t been smooth sailing. Although developers have ambitious plans for “Firebeak”, it appears that a significant portion of its PC audience has already moved on.

As a gamer diving headfirst into the world of FBC: Firebreak, I must admit that the game had an impressive takeoff upon its release. In less than a week, it managed to gather over a million players across all platforms, which could be attributed to its budget-friendly price and early availability on Xbox Game Pass.

However, as days turned into weeks, the landscape started to change. The game received a mixed bag of reviews from critics and players alike, causing quite a bit of disappointment among many of us. As for me, I’ve noticed a steady decline in the player count, particularly on PC. It’s a bummer, but here’s hoping that the developers can turn things around soon.

FBC: Firebreak’s Steam Player Count Hits Single Digits

Based on data from SteamDB (as reported by TheGamer), the multiplayer game FBC: Firebreak currently has only seven active players on Steam at this moment. Although its 24-hour peak was higher, it still remains low at 21 players. Over the past few days, the player count has even dropped into single digits on several occasions. This ongoing trend mirrors the game’s poor performance earlier this summer when FBC: Firebreak’s highest concurrent player count on Steam fell below 100 in July, approximately a month after its release. While the game initially experienced more success on consoles than on Steam, the current player numbers are significantly lower than its record-high of nearly 2,000 simultaneous Steam players it set on the day of launch.

The challenges encountered while playing the PC version of the game might be due to multiple factors. For instance, some players have noted that the game FBC: Firebreak can be hard to grasp because it fails to explain certain mechanics clearly. Additionally, its initial stages may appear too easy, giving a false sense of ease, and vital features are locked away after several hours of playtime. On top of that, some players have expressed dissatisfaction with the game’s content quantity. Despite FBC: Firebeak not being advertised as a live-service game, modern gamers may anticipate regular updates to keep them entertained, given the game’s modest beginning appeal.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that Remedy has given us a reassuring promise of improvement. Back in July, they unveiled that our beloved game FBC: Firebreak would be receiving its significant update by late September. This update will offer a formal tutorial and an abundance of content to ensure a smooth learning experience from the get-go, making it simpler to grasp the fundamental mechanics. Additionally, the combat and progression systems are set for an overhaul in the upcoming months. Whether this revamp will magnetize more PC players is yet to be seen, but in the meantime, we can find comfort knowing that updates are in the pipeline.

Read More

2025-08-23 20:14