FBC: Firebreak

Online PVE
Engine: NorthLight
Released: July 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Website: Firebreak

Experiance

• Learning about the NorthLight engine and using the level editor tool
• Working on the weapons system and fixing bugs
• Working on the logic and physics for a deployable weapon. The chair turret
• Working on the logic and physics for an air launcher tool. The pogo stick
• Working on a fire extinguishing tool for the support class
• Working on event system and in game HUD updates
• Fixing various issues with the existing game entity prefabs
• Teaching the level designers how to use the in game debug menu
• Reviewing code and providing feedback
• Participating in regular play test sessions and provided feedback to improve the gameplay
• Presenting new progress update in the bi-weekly Show and Tell meetings

Biggest Challenge

When I was developing the Chair Turret weapon, there was an issue that occurred multiple times in the test level. This particular weapon is deployed and automatically fires at an enemy within range. After firing, the chair moves backwards from the force each shot. This means the Chair Turret is able to move around in the level. There were situations when the Chair Turret would get stuck in places, or even worst topple over and become useless. A lot of time was spent adding additional physics based logic to prevent these undesired situations. I worked closely with one of the game designers to find solutions to different edge cases. Sloped surfaces and stairs were another headache.