FBC: Firebreak hasn't always gotten the fairest shake, but that hasn't stopped Remedy from putting work in. Rogue Protocol is the newest update, brining a large amount of content to the game. The big arrival is a new mode called Endless Shift, a roguelite-ish take on Firebreak's mechanics. It'll be cool to see how it all shakes out, check out the news along with our review below.
(Espoo, Finland – January 19, 2026) – Today Remedy Entertainment released Rogue Protocol, the second free major content update for FBC: Firebreak, the three-player co-op action game set in the Control universe. The update introduces Endless Shift, a brand-new roguelite-inspired game mode that challenges players to survive escalating waves of enemies while building powerful, unpredictable loadouts on the fly.
The major update is available now for free on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. FBC: Firebreak is included on PC Game Pass, Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation Plus Game Catalog (Extra and Premium tiers).
The key part of Major Update Rogue Protocol is a brand-new roguelite-inspired game mode. Endless Shift sends teams of Firebreakers into sealed sections of the Oldest House, where survival depends on teamwork, risk-taking, and rapid adaptation. Each run pits squads against increasingly dangerous waves of Hiss enemies, rewarding successful combat with a new currency called Corruption. Corruption can be spent between waves to unlock Enhancements, weapons, and gear upgrades. No two runs of Endless Shift play out the same, encouraging experimentation and high-stakes decision-making from players.
"With Endless Shift, we wanted to create a fresh experience within the game that spoke directly to the danger and selfless heroism at the heart of Firebreak while tying its gameplay into the initiative's primary mission: holding the line against any crisis threatening the Oldest House, no matter how unpredictable.", says Game Director Mike Kayatta.
Progression in Endless Shift extends beyond individual runs. Completing Shifts (runs) unlocks new Enhancements for future attempts, exclusive cosmetics, and allows select upgrades earned in the mode to temporarily carry over into standard Crisis missions, directly tying Endless Shift into the core FBC: Firebreak experience.
Read more details on how this and Endless Shift works here.
FBC: Firebreak - How to Play Endless Shift - Steam News
A quick guide to Endless Shift, covering combat basics, Corruption, upgrades, power-ups, and progression to help you survive longer runs.
In addition to Endless Shift, the Rogue Protocol update includes cool new weapon inspection animations, new cosmetic items, gameplay improvements, and a range of bug fixes and stability updates.
Free Steam Weekend & Double XP Event
To celebrate the launch of Major Update Rogue Protocol and the Endless Shift mode, FBC: Firebreak will be free to play on Steam between January 23rd – January 25th at 10am PT / 8pm EET, allowing new players to jump in and experience Endless Shift and the entire game at no cost.
Alongside the free Weekend, Remedy is running a Double XP event across all platforms, giving players twice the experience points from all activities for the duration of the event. This makes it the perfect time to level up, unlock new rewards, and experiment with new builds.
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