Firewatch

Firewatch

Adventure • Indie
2016

Firewatch is an upcoming Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on February 9, 2016.

Developed by Campo Santo and published by Panic.

Release Date: 02/10/2016

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Story

The year is 1989.

You are a man named Henry who has retreated from your messy life to work as a fire lookout in the Wyoming wilderness. Perched atop a mountain, it's your job to find smoke and keep the wilderness safe.

An especially hot, dry summer has everyone on edge. Your supervisor, a woman named Delilah, is available to you at all times over a small, handheld radio—and is your only contact with the world you've left behind.

But when something strange draws you out of your lookout tower and into the world below, you'll explore a wild and unknown environment, facing questions and making interpersonal choices that can build or destroy the only meaningful relationship you have.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

AdventureIndie

Developer

  • Campo Santo

Publisher

  • Panic

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Multiplayer

Ratings & Reviews

79%
Critic Score
18 reviews
79%
User Score
1056 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

DramaOpen worldMystery

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

helicopterexploration1980sphotographyguitar playingpetsbirdmultiple endings

Game Engine

Built with Unity

Release Information

Primary Release Date

February 9, 2016

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox One

September 21, 2016
North America
October 14, 2016
Australia
September 30, 2016
Europe

Linux

February 9, 2016
Worldwide

Mac

December 15, 2016
Europe
February 9, 2016
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

December 17, 2018
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

February 9, 2016
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

February 9, 2016
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Firewatch on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Firewatch, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Firewatch