Frequently Asked Questions
This page answers the most common questions about the FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test.
When is the FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test?
The Closed Technical Test will run from May 15th 6AM PDT / 9AM EDT / 2PM BST / 4PM EEST until May 19th 1:59PM PDT / 4:59PM EDT / 9:59PM BST / 11:59PM EEST.
How do I install the FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test?
PC (Steam)
- Open Steam on your PC and then navigate to the bottom left corner of the app and click “ADD A GAME”.
- A small pop-up window will appear where you clicked. Select “Activate a Product on Steam”.
- Next, agree to the Steam Subscriber Agreement.
- Input your unique Steam key (provided to you below) when prompted for a product code.
- The Technical Test version of FBC: Firebreak has now been added to your Steam Library! Head on over to your Library, find FBC: Firebreak Playtest in the list, and click the “Install” button to install the game.
PlayStation 5
- Go to PlayStation Store
- Select More on the top right corner
- Select Redeem Code
- Enter your key (provided to you below) and select Redeem
- The FBC: Firebreak Playtest is now applied to your account and ready to download
For further information, go to: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/store/redeem-ps-store-voucher-code/
Xbox Series X|S
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Store
- Press the View button to open the side menu, and then select Redeem
- Enter your 25-character key (provided to you below), select Next, and then follow the prompts
For further information, go to: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/redeem-codes-gifting/redeem-prepaid-codes
Note: If the game is not visible in your library, reboot your console and select "View Full Library". The game should now be visible.
What platforms is the FBC: Firebreak Technical Test on?
The FBC: Firebreak Closed Technical Test will be available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Can I post about the Closed Technical Test on social media or stream the game?
No. The Closed Technical Test is under a nondisclosure agreement which means that you cannot stream it or post about it on social media.
The only exception to this are the private Discord channels on the official FBC: Firebreak Discord server where you can discuss the Closed Technical Test with other participants. All invited participants get access to them if they join the server and connect their Discord account to Firstlook, which can be done from your Firstlook Dashboard.
Is there crossplay?
Yes! Crossplay is available between all platforms. However, during maintenance crossplay will be disabled so there might be some brief times when crossplay is not available.
How can I play together with my friends?
You can use your platform's party system to form parties and to invite people to your party in game. If you are playing with people on different platforms, you can use our game's Party Code system in the Socials menu, which can be found in the main menu by pressing Y/Triangle on the controller or Tab on the keyboard.
In the Socials menu, the party leader can create a party and generate a unique party code. This code should be shared with the rest of the group who can then join the party by entering the party code in the Socials menu by pressing "Join with Party Code" button.
Can I play solo?
Yes, you can match-make solo. This game will always be more fun with three people. You can play solo, but it is going to be extremely difficult to complete Jobs like that. Still, every objective and feature has been designed to be achievable alone.
Where can I find other people to play with?
If you connect your Discord account with Firstlook and join the official FBC: Firebreak Discord server, you will get access to private Closed Technical Test channels. On these channels you can look for others to play with. You can connect your Discord account to Firstlook on your Firstlook Dashboard.
Do I need to hide my activity on Steam/Discord/PSN etc. when playing the Closed Technical Test?
No. You can leave your activity as is.
Where can I report bugs/issues I found?
There are private Closed Technical Test channels on the official FBC: Firebreak Discord server that can be used to report any issues/bugs you found. You will need to connect your Discord account with Firstlook. You can connect your Discord account to Firstlook on your Firstlook Dashboard.
What are the minimum specs?
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Ryzen 7 3700X or equivalent
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Note that the above system requirements are only for the Closed Technical Test and not the final game when it launches on June 17th.
Known Issues
You can find our list of known issues here.
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