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Firewatch

by Campo Santo · published by Panic

Released February 9, 2016 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

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About Firewatch

Firewatch is a single-player first-person video game where you, as a man named Henry, explore the Wyoming wilderness after taking a summer job as a fire lookout. What is supposed to be a peaceful respite from your complicated life takes a turn when you start to question some of the things that are happening to you. Your only human connection is over a handheld radio, which you’ll use to speak with your supervisor Delilah about the things both of you are experiencing.

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.

Release dates by platform

PCFebruary 9, 2016 · Out now
PlayStation 4February 9, 2016 · Out now
MacFebruary 9, 2016 · Out now
LinuxFebruary 9, 2016 · Out now
Xbox OneNASeptember 21, 2016 · Out now
Xbox OneEUSeptember 30, 2016 · Out now
Xbox OneAUOctober 14, 2016 · Out now
Nintendo SwitchDecember 17, 2018 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score7918 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive91% of 100K positive
Player score791205 ratings on IGDB
Playing now192on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *Windows 7 or higher 64bit
ProcessorIntel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory6 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
DirectXVersion 11
Storage4 GB available space

Firewatch FAQ

When did Firewatch come out?

Firewatch was released on February 9, 2016 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

Is Firewatch on PlayStation 5?

No. Firewatch has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

Is Firewatch on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Firewatch has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

Is Firewatch on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Firewatch has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

Who is making Firewatch?

Firewatch is developed by Campo Santo and published by Panic.

Is Firewatch multiplayer?

No. Firewatch is single player only.

How much does Firewatch cost?

Firewatch costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Firewatch good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 91% of 99,816 reviews are positive. Critics average 79/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Firewatch?

The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Firewatch system requirements page.

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