Patch Notes v1.6.2 - Major Update Breakpoint

[p]PlayStation 5: 1.006.002
Xbox Series X|S: 1.6.2.0
PC: 1.6.2
Windows PC: 1.6.2.0 [/p][p][/p][h3]Overview [/h3][p]Breakpoint is the first Major Update for FBC: Firebreak. It introduces a new Crisis, weapons, grenades, enemies, and gear, along with a complete overhaul to progression, currencies, and Requisitions. The update also improves onboarding, adds new movement options, balances the early game, and brings numerous quality-of-life upgrades, technical improvements, and bug fixes. [/p][p]You can read the detailed blog post for a full breakdown of the new features and changes of this update here. [/p][p][/p][h3]Patch notes [/h3][p][/p][p]New Content [/p]

[p]Crisis Board – Replaces the Job Board with curated, dynamic Crises (previously known as Jobs). [/p]
[p]New Crisis: Outbreak – Located in the Research Sector, with new objectives, hazards, and Mold enemies. [/p]
[p]New Weapons – Scattergun, Semi-automatic rifle, Rotary Cannon. [/p]
[p]New Grenades – Freeze, Healing, Black Rock. [/p]
[p]New Enemies – Mold Walker, Mold Turret, Corrupted Ranger, Corrupted Ranger (Airborne), Demolition Expert. [/p]
[p]New Harmful Condition – Moldy, which can transform you into a Mold Walker. [/p]
[p]New Tutorial Level – Orientation. [/p]
[p]Media Viewer with orientation videos: [/p]
- [p]Job overview videos to help you understand each Crisis [/p]
- [p]Welcome to Firebreak introduction video. (was already in the game, now rewatchable in the Media Viewer) [/p]
[p]2 New Voice Packs – The Dave and The Lab Rat (Found in Exotics Requisition). [/p]
[p]Gun Mods added: [/p]
- [p]The system unlocks at Reputation level 3 [/p]
- [p]27 Mods: [/p]
  - [p]9 universal mods [/p]
  - [p]6 mods per weapon category (Blast, Precision, Spray) [/p]
[p]New Armor Sets, Exotic Helmets, Gun Skins, Sprays. [/p]

[p][/p][p]Progression & Gear [/p]

[p]All tools, guns, and grenades unlock at full power – no upgrades required. [/p]
[p]Crisis Kits have their Altered Augments and Improvised Devices fully unlocked at Reputation level 1. [/p]
[p]A few Perks tied to weapon performance have been moved into Gun Mods.[/p]
[p]Ammo Stations recharge Improvised Devices faster [/p]
[p]Reputation level cap raised to 200 (from 49). [/p]
[p]New guns, grenades, and level 1 perks unlock through leveling. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Economy [/p]

[p]Old currencies (Lost Assets, Research Samples) removed, converted into: [/p]
- [p]Parts, Samples, Intel – used for cosmetics & Perk upgrades. [/p]
[p]Trace – New currency for Exotic cosmetics (drops from Powerful Enemies and Corrupted Items). [/p]
[p]Requisitions Reworked: [/p]
- [p]Essentials removed. [/p]
- [p]Expressions now include cosmetics + gun skins. [/p]
- [p]Firestarter Deluxe updated to use new currencies. [/p]
- [p]Breakpoint Requisition – New cosmetics themed to the update. [/p]
- [p]Exotics Requisition – Unique cosmetics & voice packs using Trace. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Gameplay [/p]

[p]You can now slide. [/p]
[p]You can crawl while downed. [/p]
[p]New onboarding flow for smoother first-time experience. [/p]
[p]Alternative Objectives can replace main objectives in Zones 1–2. [/p]
[p]Shower & Ammo Station locations randomized; closest Shower always marked on your HUD. [/p]
[p]Players now pick up items with a button press (no need to hold). [/p]
[p]You now get an objective marker to pick up the Neutralizer when a Corrupted Item appears. [/p]
[p]Button rebinding enabled for Emergency minigames. [/p]
[p]Better healing feedback.[/p]

[p] [/p][p]Tuning & Balancing [/p]

[p]Early game tuned to be less punishing. [/p]
[p]Balancing of enemy density and difficulty at higher Threat Levels. [/p]
[p]Objectives in Zones 1–2 require 25% fewer completions. [/p]
[p]Lessened high recoil with single-shot guns. [/p]
[p]Player stagger from damage is now more forgiving. [/p]
[p]Ground Control: Radiation damage from Leech Pearls reduced by 50%. [/p]
[p]Freezer Duty: Frost Anomalies now show health bars. [/p]
[p]Freezer Duty: Improved mannequin markers' visibility. [/p]
[p]Hot Fix: Ambient heat damage removed (except on Extreme Threat Level). [/p]
[p]Paper Chase: Dry sticky notes are immune to melee and gun damage; wet ones are destroyed easier and can get destroyed by water. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Harmful Conditions [/p]

[p]No longer spread between players. [/p]
[p]Improved visual readability (Burning, Cold, Moldy, etc.). [/p]
[p]Splash Kit Ejector now removes all Harmful Conditions except Moldy. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Crisis Kits [/p]

[p]All Altered Augments now also charge from Tool use against enemies. [/p]
[p]Fix Kit – Piggy Bank Augment: higher damage, coin vortex moves forward from the first point of impact.[/p]
[p]Splash Kit – Teapot Augment: higher damage.[/p]
[p]Fix Kit – Swivel Cannon: previously did not do damage beyond 5 meters, now fixed. More effective in hitting flying enemies. Up to 3 deployable at the same time.[/p]
[p]Jump Kit – BOOMbox: now properly and more effectively attracts enemies when deployed, causes bigger explosions when destroyed, you can now carry up to 2. [/p]
[p]Splash Kit – Humidifier: clearer healing visuals, you can now carry up to 2. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Technical & Visual Updates [/p]

[p]FSR Frame Gen added for supported AMD GPUs. [/p]
[p]Enemy health bar visibility option is now ‘On’ by default. [/p]
[p]Many UI/visual updates for clarity. [/p]
[p]Flashlight flicker removed. [/p]
[p]Improved audio feedback – destroyed resonance shield SFX fixed. [/p]
[p]Improved healing visuals. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Bug Fixes [/p]

[p]Fixed login issue on PS5 where players got stuck on infinite triangle spinner. (was already fixed in the previous patch) [/p]
[p]Fixed rare issue where players got stuck after being revived. [/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the sprinkler red lights were not visible for others than the host. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Miscellaneous [/p]

[p]More Hank & Jerry banter in the Main Menu. [/p]

[p][/p][p]List of currently known issues not related to this patch here: [/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/2272540/discussions/0/500576489694044746/ [/p]