Remedy maps 2026: new Firebreak mode in January, Control sequel dated

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Remedy Entertainment has published its year-end update, detailing what shipped in 2025 and what’s coming in 2026. The studio launched FBC: Firebreak in June, its first multiplayer game, and rolled out a “Breakpoint” update aimed at smoother onboarding. Looking ahead, a major January 2026 update and a new game mode are planned for Firebreak.

Remedy also confirmed CONTROL Resonant for 2026 – a direct sequel set in Manhattan. Alongside project news, the company noted its 30-year anniversary in August, sharing a community-made tribute.

FBC: Firebreak – what changed in 2025 and what’s next

Released in June 2025, FBC: Firebreak signaled Remedy’s move into multiplayer. The subsequent “Breakpoint” update focused on easier entry for new players and streamlined gameplay and progression.

• Major Update Rogue Protocol – January 2026
• Completely new game mode planned for 2026
• Latest community-first look video:

CONTROL Resonant – the next chapter arrives in 2026

Remedy confirmed that CONTROL Resonant is a direct sequel to Control, described as an open-ended action-adventure RPG slated for 2026. Players step into the role of Dylan Faden in a Manhattan overrun by paranatural forces that threaten annihilation. Tasked by the Federal Bureau of Control, Dylan must search for the missing Director, Jesse Faden.

• Dylan wields the Aberrant – a shapeshifting weapon with multiple switchable forms
• Announcement trailer:

• Release window: 2026

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Context for players

The sequel shifts perspective from Jesse to Dylan, anchoring the story in a larger urban setting. The weapon design – a single tool with adaptable forms – suggests flexible combat options and build experimentation typical of action-RPG hybrids.

30 years of Remedy – community milestone

Founded in 1995, Remedy marked its 30th anniversary in August 2025. The studio compiled a community video tribute based on fan submissions:

• Anniversary tribute:

Key dates and milestones

The table below aggregates confirmed releases and updates mentioned in Remedy’s wrap-up. It highlights what shipped in 2025 and what’s dated for 2026.

Why this matters

For Firebreak players, January brings a dated, major update and the promise of a new mode in 2026. For Control fans, a 2026 sequel window and clearer gameplay framing – Dylan’s lead role and the Aberrant’s multi-form combat – set expectations for the series’ next step.