Anticipating Jesse Faden’s Role in Control: FBC Firebreak

FBC: Firebreak might not be an official sequel to Control, but a sharp-eyed fan recently uncovered something that might make fans rethink the connections between the two games. An intriguing Easter egg on FBC: Firebreak’s website hints that Control’s lead, Jesse Faden, could be more integral to the story than we initially assumed, even if she’s not a character players can control.

Positioned as a bridge between Control and the in-the-works Control 2, FBC: Firebreak is a surprising venture from developer Remedy Entertainment. Deviating from their signature style of single-player, narrative-driven games, the shift to online co-op is a bold move. Remedy has made a name for itself with its unique, mind-bending narratives, and in weaving together the universes of Alan Wake and Control, FBC: Firebreak sets things up for the next chapter with a head full of questions about Jesse’s role now that her presence is anticipated.

The Easter egg in question comes courtesy of a Reddit user named AkeeRDT. This user noticed that on the FBC: Firebreak website, a seemingly innocuous newsletter promotion hid an important clue. By highlighting a redacted section, Jesse Faden’s name pops up. The revelation contained in this hidden text states, “Be the first to learn the latest news, updates, and dispatches from Director Faden,” which suggests that Jesse might be key to the game’s narrative rather than just a name on an email.

FBC: Firebreak also marks Remedy Entertainment’s first attempt at self-publishing, highlighting the importance of this project to the studio.

Imagining how Jesse might fit into FBC: Firebreak opens up loads of possibilities. Beyond the newsletter, she might act as an in-game guide, offering missions and objectives to players. We could see her involved in tutorials or hear from her during gameplay, making her an essential piece of the game’s puzzle. There’s still much we don’t know about Firebreak, but AkeeRDT’s find is a tantalizing hint of what’s to come.

Here’s a quick rundown of what we know about FBC: Firebreak so far: it’s set during the climactic phase of a lengthy siege on the Federal Bureau of Control. Players can expect a first-person co-op experience in three-person squads, slotted for a 2025 release.

Despite this, FBC: Firebreak is shrouded in mystery. Remedy’s pivot from single-player stories to multiplayer gameplay raises questions about how a game in the Control universe will maintain long-term engagement. The game has the potential for bizarre missions and mysterious forces thanks to the wonderfully strange Control lore.

Interestingly, the trailer revealed that the action will once again unfold within The Oldest House, introducing the chance to explore areas previously unseen in Control.

How Jesse will fit into all this is still up in the air, but given AkeeRDT’s discovery, she’s likely to be a pivotal character guiding players through this new adventure. Her position as the FBC Director makes her the perfect guide, and given Remedy’s love for unpredictable twists, FBC: Firebreak’s mystery grows even more captivating. As we edge closer to the release of Remedy’s first multiplayer venture, it’ll be exciting to see how it ties into Control’s overarching story.