Community7 Sep 2026Into the Fire Playtests Extended Until September 9th 🔥Hey, Soul Seekers! We have some good news for everyone still exploring the cataclysm zone — we're extending the Into the Fire playtests until Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 PM CET ! That means you have two more days to jump back in, continue your runs, test the latest changes, and share your feedback with us. To make the final 48 hours even more exciting, we're also thrilled to announce that…
Hello, Soul Seekers! 👋 Welcome back to another Into The Fire Gameplay Deep Dive! In our previous devlog , we talked about what a successful expedition can look like. This time, we're getting a little more practical, since our playtests are starting in less than 10 days! Before you step into the catastrophe zone, you need to prepare. The environment is unpredictable, your inventory space is lim…
Hello, Soul Seekers! 👋 Welcome back to another Into the Fire devlog! First of all, we'd like to thank you for the amazing response to our previous devlogs. Seeing so many positive reactions has been incredibly motivating for the whole team. Today, we'd like to take a step back and answer a simple yet important question: What should a successful expedition actually look like in Into the Fire? B…
Hey, Soul Seekers! 👋 Welcome to another development update for Into the Fire. First of all, thank you once again for taking part in the latest Into the Fire playtests. More than 11,000 players ran into the cataclysm zone , rescued survivors, extinguished fires, built structures, fought fire spirits, and petted good, old doggo. 🐕 Since then, we have been very busy reviewing your feedback, anal…
Hello, Soul Seekers! 👋 Today, we'd like to officially announce that the Into The Fire Open Playtests have come to an end. Before anything else, we'd like to thank every single one of you who joined us throughout this journey. Whether you played for a few minutes or dozens of hours, submitted bug reports, shared feedback, posted screenshots, streamed the game, or simply followed our progress, y…
Hello, Souls Seekers! 👋 It's hard to believe, but our public playtests have now been running since May 28th. Over the past few days, thousands of you have stepped into the world of Into The Fire , battled volcanic threats, rescued survivors, explored our systems, and most importantly, shared an incredible amount of feedback with us. Whether you submitted bug reports, shared suggestions, posted…
Hey, Souls Seekers! 👋 We're thrilled to announce that public playtests are already available for you to try out! 🔥 Once again, we're blown away by the huge number of players who have requested access to the playtests, so huge thanks to each and everyone of you who helped exceed our expectations. Just to be clear – everyone who has requested access to the playtest will receive the build and wi…
Hey, Soul Seekers! 👋 When we opened sign-ups for the Into the Fire Public Playtests, we hoped to gather a strong group of players ready to step into New Sindra, test the core loop, and help us shape the game before launch. What you delivered is far beyond our expectations. As we're approaching the playtests release week there are already more than 16 500 of you waiting to step Into the Fire an…
Hey, Soul Seekers! Let us start from the most important thing – huge thank you! When we opened sign-ups for the Into the Fire Public Playtests, we hoped to gather a strong group of players ready to step into New Sindra, test the core loop, and help us shape the game before launch. What you delivered is far beyond our initial expectations. That is incredibly exciting for us but it also means we…
Hello, Soul Seekers! The wait is almost over. We’re happy to confirm that the official Into the Fire Public Playtests will begin on May 20, 2026. If you signed up for the playtest on Steam, you will be invited to join. No extra steps, no additional forms. Once the playtests go live, everyone who requested access will be able to step Into the Fire. What will you find inside the playtest build? T…
Hello, Soul Seekers! Today marks a huge step for Into the Fire on its development journey. Not only we've just revealed a brand-new trailer at the Wishlisted event, but we’ve also started accepting sign-ups for the open playtests. 🔥 The cherry on top is a brief summary of the recent closed tests that we've just completed last week, so in short – there is a lot to talk about. Without further ad…
Hello, Soul Seekers! Welcome back to another Into The Fire announcement. This one is gonna be a little bit different from our previous ones, as we won’t showcase any work-in-progress stuff from the game. However, if you want to uncover the secrets of extraction and survival – two crucial pillars of Into the Fire – you can freely do so by clicking the links below 👇 Your response so far has been…
Hello, Souls Seekers! Welcome back to another Into The Fire devlog. First of all, we would like to thank you for the incredibly warm response to our previous post about extraction. It really means a lot to us and helps us shape the direction of the game. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, you can check it out on our Steam page and catch up on how we approach extraction in Into The Fire…
Hello, Soul Seekers! Welcome to the first episode of Into the Fire development update – a series of devlogs where we will be diving into the nitty-gritty details of the game’s world, mechanics, and core features that define what Into the Fire actually is. But, before we begin, we’d like to thank you for your contribution to our game. Whether you’ve been following us for a while here, or joined…
Hello rescuers, Since our last trailer and playtests, the game has evolved. We’ve reworked the core gameplay loop with a stronger emphasis on extraction, looting, and the lasting impact of those you rescue . Survivors now strengthen the HUB, and every resource matters for crafting and upgrading the base. The tools you carry aren’t just gear - they’re lifelines improvised under pressure. We’re a…
Hello, Soul Seeker, In the last weeks we've been conducting new rounds of closed playtests. Here's what YOU ACHIEVED in December alone : And here's what we achieved THANKS TO YOU :) Hazards & Danger Level The environmental hazard systems have been overhauled to prioritize player awareness and gameplay pacing. Both Volcanic Bombs and Earthquakes now feature significantly improved HUD warnings, s…
We are closing the list soon! Walk into the Fire, try to survive a dynamic cataclysm full of volcanic phenomena and save as many lives as possible during extraction missions. It's your last chance to sign up for this round of playtests , as we are closing the list soon. Join our Discord and fill out the form to be invited to a private channel: We are thankful for each person who decides to spen…
See more of Into the Fire · at Day of the Devs, during the Game Awards Showcase - on Dec 10 at 7pm CEST / 10am PT : · at Find Your Next Game showcase, on Dec 11 at 8:30pm CEST / 1pm PT , on GameStar YouTube and Twitch channels. We have prepared new gameplay materials (1 with our commentary) to take you deeper into the world of fire. Hope we'll see you there! Starward Industries team
The volcano has exploded As lava breaks our village in half, you only have minutes to rescue as many lives as possible. We are excited to share with you a playable Into the Fire build in the upcoming December playtests . Try to survive in the shadow of the volcano. Save people and animals before the island gets covered in ash and silence. And don't let yourself be burned by mystical entities. S…
Face a crisis to find out who you are You live your life undisturbed, overcoming everyday challenges, just like the rest of us. Until something happens. An accident. A crime. A cataclysm. In a split second or minute, you must make a life-altering decision. One that will have grave consequences. One that will decide whether you stay an everyday human or become a hero. Because real heroes emerge…
New trailer is here! We have just released a new, extraction survival trailer of Into the Fire: Our upcoming game is exploding in Early Access, in 2026 . Let us know what you think about the trailer! Also, join our Discord community and if you want - help us make this game an indie gem by becoming a playtester 🔥 - Starward Industries team
Into the Fire trailer exploding at INDIE Live Expo! We are very excited to show you Into the Fire's newest trailer and announce something 🔥 Watch the show on November 29th at 4 am CEST / 7 pm PT / 12 pm JST: - Starward Industries team
Hello, Frank, we are glad to see you alive and well. People in the village said that you are interested in knowing more about the volcano. And believe us, there is so much more than meets the eye. Let us bestow our wisdom on you. The fury of nature Flames do not choose the lives they extinguish along their path. The raw fury of nature turns everything to nothing as it reclaims the land of human…
Fire spreads at Tokyo Games Show 🔥 We are at Tokyo Game Show, where you can play the first Into the Fire demo ! Visit us at 11C04 stand in the Poland games section between September 25 and September 28 . Extinguish flames on an island burning from the fury of nature and brimming with mystical phenomena... - Starward Industries team
Greet Buto... ... the lord of magma , as he rises from the ashes. Fed with rice and fruit, the seasonal harvests of entire villages, Buto would melt away for years in his bed of fire and magma. At times, he would roll from side to side or rise ever so slightly to see whether the propitiatory procession was making its way toward him with baskets of abundance. Each of his movements made the earth…
Have you heard about... ...Upacara Ngayau? The Hunt for Fire Demons? There are places where the ritual is passed down from generation to generation - where people have entwined their lives with the foothills of a fiery mountain. Volcano . The king above the plains, whose single roar can cloak continents in ash, reducing everything around it to dust, only to raise new temples and statues of lava…
Hello, adventurer, Today, we want to show you fantastical retro inventions that will save lives under your strategic command. All of these tactical weapons and tools (and more!) will become your most trusted protectors while you face the inescapable, raw fury of nature. Fire extinguishing shotgun Your time is running out. When smoke fills your lungs and fire reaches your feet, you desperately l…
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