Starward Industries has offered players their first look at gameplay for Into the Fire, the studio’s upcoming disaster survival title, during the recent Triple-i Initiative showcase. After its initial reveal as “Dante’s Ring” at last year’s Golden Joystick Awards, the game has been rebranded to better capture the tension and unique flavor found at the heart of the experience.
Into the Fire drops players into Dante’s Archipelago, a volcanic landscape where disaster is always imminent and survival is anything but guaranteed. The game stands out by tasking players to face down both erupting disasters and terrifying volcanic demons, relying on a mix of retro-inspired inventions and creative firefighting tools. Rather than focusing purely on action, players will leverage a combination of survival strategy and arcade gameplay as they attempt to rescue survivors and escape escalating dangers.
The heart of the experience is high-stakes rescue missions across dynamically changing disaster environments. Between missions, players return to The Hub—a living base that offers opportunities for strategic planning, resource management, and upgrades. Traversal also plays a key role, with a range of unique tools designed to help players navigate hazardous terrain and reach survivors.
Drawing inspiration from the legendary works of Ryszard Kapuściński, Into the Fire aims to blend narrative richness with its action-packed survival mechanics. The game is set to arrive on Steam Early Access later this year, and those eager to see more can check out the extended gameplay trailer available now on the Starward Industries YouTube channel as well as the Into the Fire Steam page.
