FBC: Firebreak is Remedy’s take on the co-op shooter genre, and setting it in the world of Control couldn’t be a smarter decision. The game runs on their proprietary engine, Northlight, and looks fantastic with excellent interiors, tons of reactivity in the environment, and detailed character models.
Now, Remedy has finally given us a look at the technical side of FBC: Firebreak’s PC version with its complete system requirements.
FBC Firebreak System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | High | High Ray Tracing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Resolution | 1080p – Upscaler set to Quality | 1440p – Upscaler set to Quality | 4K – Upscaler set to Performance | 4K – Upscaler set to Performance |
| Preset | Low | Medium | High | High + RT High |
| Target Framerate | 60 FPS | 60 FPS | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| OS | Windows 10/11 – 64-bit | Windows 10/11 – 64-bit | Windows 10/11 – 64-bit | Windows 10/11 – 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-7600K AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i5-8500 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-8500 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-8700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 10 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1070 AMD RX 5600 XT | NVIDIA RTX 3060 AMD RX 6600 XT | NVIDIA RTX 3070 AMD RX 6800 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4080 AMD RX 9070 XT |
| Storage | 30 GB SSD | 30 GB SSD | 30 GB SSD | 30 GB SSD |
Overall, Remedy has done a good job breaking down each target preset for FBC: Firebreak and has essentially confirmed that RT is optional. Additionally, it seems that, unlike in Alan Wake 2, older GPUs like the GTX 1070 will still be able to play this game, albeit barely. However, it should be noted that games like Control and Alan Wake 2 still look really good at the lower presets, so you should expect decent visuals regardless of what settings you play at.
For most PC users, 1440p seems like a very comfortable resolution to play at, and the recommended GPU for that is the RTX 3060 with medium settings applied. The game is less demanding on the CPU side, and even at 4K, you only need something as powerful as a Ryzen 5 3600, which is really starting to show its age in modern titles.
Storage requirements are pretty low, and you only need 30 GB of free space to install FBC: Firebreak on PC. Though, like any modern AAA title, an SSD is the bare minimum. Ray-tracing is certainly more expensive, requiring an RTX 4080 at 4K, but I would honestly prefer a higher framerate in a multiplayer game any day of the week.
FBC Firebreak Release Date
FBC Firebreak is coming to PC, Xbox Series S|X, and the PS5 on June 17, 2025.
I have high hopes for FBC: Firebreak, especially on the technical side. Remedy has always delivered high-quality titles that push the visuals to their max, and it seems FBC: Firebreak will retain that quality but provide a more scalable experience since they’d want more people to experience it.
Published: Jun 4, 2025 04:45 pm