On Thursday, April 10, the developers behind Into the Fire gave fans a taste of the upcoming game, with a new trailer released during the Triple-i interactive stream. Starward Industries, the studio behind the new concept, previously released The Invincible in 2023 with publisher 11 Bit Studios to mixed reviews. The game promises to bring some heart-pounding gameplay that keeps players on the edge of their seats. Hopefully, it will live up to that excitement.

Into the Fire Pits Player Against Nature

The setting of Into the Fire is Dante’s Archipelago, and for fans that understand the Dante’s inferno reference, one should expect some powerful flames. Players will be tasked to battle massive infernos as firefighters and save as many lives in the process as possible. The premise is relatively basic, but according to the studio, the depths of the storyline push the boundaries of the adventure genre beyond what anyone would typically expect.

Players will be provided with multiple types of tools to combat the devastation. Once the volcano erupts, players have a time limit to survive as they rush to pull as many other victims of the disaster alive as they can. While adventuring through the archipelago, players can discover relics, myths, and unexplained occurrences. The game has some action and role-playing elements, including gear upgrades and options to improve camp and explore the mysteries of the region.

According to a direct quote from Game Informer magazine, Starward Industries says to expect more depth in the game than players might picture.

“Starward Industries claims that you’ll face not only the aftermath of the natural disaster but also deep-seated human beliefs, social conflicts, and even the player-character’s inner demons. Players can use weapons that have been modified to fight fires, like a fire-extinguishing shotgun, a fire bomb launcher, and more. Players can expect intricate puzzles, complex moral choices, and varying gameplay styles and classes as they work to save humans and animals from the fiery apocalypse.”

The steam description for Into the Fire offers up even more insight into what to expect. “Face fire demons and battle the fury of nature in a disaster extraction survival set in the shadow of an erupting volcano. Wield tactical extinguisher weapons and fantastic retro inventions. Expand base, dive into mystical tales, rituals and unexplained phenomena, while rescuing people and animals.”

Starward Industries has certainly set the stage for fan hype as they inch closer to the Into the Fire release date. The trailer does enough to truly get viewers’ blood flowing and truly gives a sense of imminent danger that immerses the player fully into the experience. Hopefully, we will get some more insight into the game and get a feel for more of these mysteries and social experiments teased by the studio.

Final Thoughts

With an Early Release date announced for 2025, fans will not have to wait long to try the intriguing adventure game. Into the Fire is expected to be fully released by 2026 and seems to offer a completely new experience in the survival/adventure genre. It is always refreshing to see studios challenge the status quo and bring new ideas to an industry flooded with remakes and remasters. The game has enough engaging content to have fans itching for more, and hopefully, that leads to a well-planned, well-thought-out, and well-received new video game entry.