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'''Girls' Frontline: Fire Control''' (formerly known under the development codename ''Project NET''<ref name=BRIDGE>[https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gfl2&no=7256584 Yuzhong interview in BRIDGE fanzine] ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rbXNyA9fNrH6Zp0drUlThz6lAJN-Ml9N/mobilebasic translation])</ref>) is a [[Girls' Frontline]] Third-Person Shooter spin-off, developed in Unity 3D<ref name=BRIDGE /> by [[Sunborn]]'s Hecate Team.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1872473031618253219 Twitter], “Project NET is a 3D TPS game officially developed by the Hecate Team, Sunborn Network, which based on the Girls' Frontline Series worldview. Today we bring you a short preview video of the technical testing of our latest piece.”</ref> The game launched on 27 November 2025 for Android in most of the SEA region (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Timor-Leste),<ref name=launchFAQ>[https://x.com/GFLFIRECONTROL/status/1992895976714236385 Twitter]</ref> with a PC release also announced.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1873670367421816921 Twitter], “The Warp Jump Test is currently limited to the mobile version. In the meantime, we also have a PC version under development.”</ref> The game features auto-aiming, a “roguelike-inspired tactical chip system” for character builds and 5v5 multiplayer<ref name=Taptap /> on MOBA-like PvPvE and Co-op PvE modes.

It is the first Girls' Frontline game to include English dubbing.<ref name=ENDub /> No Mainland China server were planned for this game, instead targeting new markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Versions for Japan, Korea and Europe, and finally a Global version were considered for later implementation.<ref name=4G2025 /> It was announced in April 2026 that Fire Control served as a limited-release test to prepare for Sunborn's step into the anime shooter market with [[Girls' Frontline: Blue Butterfly Contract]] and [[Reverse Collapse: F]].<ref name=GC1>[https://www.163.com/dy/article/KRV08RME052682V2.html Gamecore interview]</ref><ref name=YXP1>[https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/JHP1KmDPGjUfLwfRvHY4KA Youxiputao interview]</ref>

It is the first Girls' Frontline game to include English dubbing.<ref name=ENDub /> No Mainland China server were planned for this game, instead targeting new markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Versions for Japan, Korea and Europe, and finally a Global version were considered for later implementation.<ref name=4G2025 />

It was announced in April 2026 that Fire Control served as a limited-release test to prepare for Sunborn's step into the anime shooter market with [[Girls' Frontline: Blue Butterfly Contract]] and [[Reverse Collapse: F]].<ref name=GC1>[https://www.163.com/dy/article/KRV08RME052682V2.html Gamecore interview]</ref><ref name=YXP1>[https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/JHP1KmDPGjUfLwfRvHY4KA Youxiputao interview]</ref> On 10 June 2026, the game's official Twitter account announced new accounts, payments and downloads would cease on 24 July 2026 and the game would end service on 26 August 2026,<ref name=X>[https://x.com/GFLFIRECONTROL/status/2064543073670136188 Twitter]</ref> becoming the first Sunborn game to be permanently taken offline. It operated for nine months.

==Development history==

The project began in September 2023 to add a multiplayer-focused experience to the franchise. Development is handled by Hecate Team, made of developer with previous experience in the shooter genre,<ref name=4G2025>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/631/G063178/20250709033/ 4Gamer 2025 Interview]</ref> registered as a Sunborn subsidiary on 16 October 2024.

The project began in the middle of 2023<ref name=Inven>[https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=316062 Inven 2026 interview]</ref> or September 2023, to add a multiplayer-focused experience to the franchise. Development is handled by Hecate Team, made of developer with previous experience in the shooter genre,<ref name=4G2025>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/631/G063178/20250709033/ 4Gamer 2025 Interview]</ref> registered as a Sunborn subsidiary on 16 October 2024.

Social media accounts were opened on 6 December 2024, the first teaser posts made on 19 December, and the first announcements and trailer on 27 December. “Chrono Squad” (later changed to “Chronology Squad”), composed of {{doll name|OTs-14|AR|5}}, {{doll name|MP7|SMG|5}}, {{doll name|PKP|MG|5}}, {{doll name|Nagant Revolver|HG|2}}, {{doll name|SPAS-12|SG|4}} (under the name “Sportivo Calibro 12”, changed to “SPS12” after release) and {{doll name|WA2000|RF|5}} (under the name “W2000”) were introduced as playable characters.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1875157665573433644 Twitter]</ref> A “Warp Jump Test” on Android platforms was announced for Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines from 9 to 16 January 2025,<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1873549596976455874 Twitter]</ref> with both PvP and PvE modes.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1874032754733527459 Twitter (PvP)], [https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1874779294624583975 Twitter (PvE)]</ref> A second beta titled Shock Point was announced as the Warp Jump Test concluded,<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1879846069003055111 Twitter]</ref> running in the Philippines and Russia<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1896744907575857244 Twitter]</ref> from 27 March to 3 April 2025.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1904745124745404690 Twitter]</ref>

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 '''Girls' Frontline: Fire Control''' (formerly known under the development codename ''Project NET''<ref name=BRIDGE>[https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gfl2&no=7256584 Yuzhong interview in BRIDGE fanzine] ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rbXNyA9fNrH6Zp0drUlThz6lAJN-Ml9N/mobilebasic translation])</ref>) is a [[Girls' Frontline]] Third-Person Shooter spin-off, developed in Unity 3D<ref name=BRIDGE /> by [[Sunborn]]'s Hecate Team.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1872473031618253219 Twitter], “Project NET is a 3D TPS game officially developed by the Hecate Team, Sunborn Network, which based on the Girls' Frontline Series worldview. Today we bring you a short preview video of the technical testing of our latest piece.”</ref> The game launched on 27 November 2025 for Android in most of the SEA region (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Timor-Leste),<ref name=launchFAQ>[https://x.com/GFLFIRECONTROL/status/1992895976714236385 Twitter]</ref> with a PC release also announced.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1873670367421816921 Twitter], “The Warp Jump Test is currently limited to the mobile version. In the meantime, we also have a PC version under development.”</ref> The game features auto-aiming, a “roguelike-inspired tactical chip system” for character builds and 5v5 multiplayer<ref name=Taptap /> on MOBA-like PvPvE and Co-op PvE modes.
-It is the first Girls' Frontline game to include English dubbing.<ref name=ENDub /> No Mainland China server were planned for this game, instead targeting new markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Versions for Japan, Korea and Europe, and finally a Global version were considered for later implementation.<ref name=4G2025 /> It was announced in April 2026 that Fire Control served as a limited-release test to prepare for Sunborn's step into the anime shooter market with [[Girls' Frontline: Blue Butterfly Contract]] and [[Reverse Collapse: F]].<ref name=GC1>[https://www.163.com/dy/article/KRV08RME052682V2.html Gamecore interview]</ref><ref name=YXP1>[https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/JHP1KmDPGjUfLwfRvHY4KA Youxiputao interview]</ref>
+It is the first Girls' Frontline game to include English dubbing.<ref name=ENDub /> No Mainland China server were planned for this game, instead targeting new markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Versions for Japan, Korea and Europe, and finally a Global version were considered for later implementation.<ref name=4G2025 />
+It was announced in April 2026 that Fire Control served as a limited-release test to prepare for Sunborn's step into the anime shooter market with [[Girls' Frontline: Blue Butterfly Contract]] and [[Reverse Collapse: F]].<ref name=GC1>[https://www.163.com/dy/article/KRV08RME052682V2.html Gamecore interview]</ref><ref name=YXP1>[https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/JHP1KmDPGjUfLwfRvHY4KA Youxiputao interview]</ref> On 10 June 2026, the game's official Twitter account announced new accounts, payments and downloads would cease on 24 July 2026 and the game would end service on 26 August 2026,<ref name=X>[https://x.com/GFLFIRECONTROL/status/2064543073670136188 Twitter]</ref> becoming the first Sunborn game to be permanently taken offline. It operated for nine months.
 ==Development history==
-The project began in September 2023 to add a multiplayer-focused experience to the franchise. Development is handled by Hecate Team, made of developer with previous experience in the shooter genre,<ref name=4G2025>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/631/G063178/20250709033/ 4Gamer 2025 Interview]</ref> registered as a Sunborn subsidiary on 16 October 2024.
+The project began in the middle of 2023<ref name=Inven>[https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=316062 Inven 2026 interview]</ref> or September 2023, to add a multiplayer-focused experience to the franchise. Development is handled by Hecate Team, made of developer with previous experience in the shooter genre,<ref name=4G2025>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/631/G063178/20250709033/ 4Gamer 2025 Interview]</ref> registered as a Sunborn subsidiary on 16 October 2024.
 Social media accounts were opened on 6 December 2024, the first teaser posts made on 19 December, and the first announcements and trailer on 27 December. “Chrono Squad” (later changed to “Chronology Squad”), composed of {{doll name|OTs-14|AR|5}}, {{doll name|MP7|SMG|5}}, {{doll name|PKP|MG|5}}, {{doll name|Nagant Revolver|HG|2}}, {{doll name|SPAS-12|SG|4}} (under the name “Sportivo Calibro 12”, changed to “SPS12” after release) and {{doll name|WA2000|RF|5}} (under the name “W2000”) were introduced as playable characters.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1875157665573433644 Twitter]</ref> A “Warp Jump Test” on Android platforms was announced for Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines from 9 to 16 January 2025,<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1873549596976455874 Twitter]</ref> with both PvP and PvE modes.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1874032754733527459 Twitter (PvP)], [https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1874779294624583975 Twitter (PvE)]</ref> A second beta titled Shock Point was announced as the Warp Jump Test concluded,<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1879846069003055111 Twitter]</ref> running in the Philippines and Russia<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1896744907575857244 Twitter]</ref> from 27 March to 3 April 2025.<ref>[https://x.com/SEAPROJECTNET/status/1904745124745404690 Twitter]</ref>