Check out "Into the Fire," a debut playable showcase at TGS 2025—an action adventure where you confront volcanoes and fire monsters using bizarre firefighting gear [TGS2025]
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/859/G085975/20250927003/
Writer: Katsutani Umi | 2025/09/26 15:57 (UTC)
At this year’s TGS 2025, Starward Industries’ action-adventure title “Into the Fire” is making its first playable appearance at the Polish Pavilion.
The story of “Into the Fire” follows an explorer who ventures to the remote Dantel Islands—reminiscent of Indonesia—who becomes caught in a massive disaster caused by volcanic eruptions at the island’s center.
With lava splitting villages apart, fireballs and ash raining down from above, players take on the desperate mission of rescuing as many stranded people and animals as possible. Equipped with outlandish firefighting gear, they must fight against overwhelming odds to survive.
The game features quirky inventions with a 1960s retro design: firefighter suits resembling Japanese kendo uniforms, shotguns and grenades that spray fire suppressant, earthquake scanners, and backpack-mounted water tanks. This distinctive atmosphere is typical of Starward Industries—the studio behind the action-adventure “The Invincible,” based on the classic science fiction novel The Invincible.
The demo on display appears to be from early in the game. Players follow faint cries and a guiding white light emanating from somewhere within the village, navigating through uncharted paths.
Opposing forces are vast walls of flame that flood the screen—but occasionally, floating creatures resembling jellyfish known as “Fire Fiends” attack. Their true nature remains unknown, but clues to their identity may be uncovered through island legends and folklore revealed throughout gameplay.
According to Maciej Dobrowolski, Chief Marketing Officer who introduced the demo, one of the game’s most unique aspects lies in its narrative design, where the story unfolds through accounts told by rescued individuals.
Chief Marketing Officer Maciej Dobrowolski says he felt a deep respect for Fire Force and even visited the Kodansha Game Lab booth nearby to pay his respects. Thumbnail image No.003 / Check out “Into the Fire,” newly playable at TGS 2025—a thrilling action-adventure where you face volcanoes and fire creatures using bizarre firefighting tools [TGS2025]
In other words, if a character fails to survive and is unable to share their knowledge of the island’s history or events surrounding the eruption, that information remains hidden from the protagonist—and thus, never revealed in the ending.
Within the game’s limited 30-day timeline, players’ perspectives shift dramatically depending on which characters they prioritize saving and how they choose to allocate resources.
The game features a central hub called Cableway Old Station, where players can establish shelters for rescued individuals. This base also serves as a place to upgrade gear and plan rescue missions across different regions.
There’s even a vehicle resembling the iconic speeder bikes from Star Wars, allowing rapid travel to disaster-stricken areas.
According to Dobrowolski, “Into the Fire” was originally scheduled for an early access release soon—but whether that will happen by year-end or early next year remains uncertain.
Thumbnail image No.004 / Check out “Into the Fire,” newly playable at TGS 2025—a thrilling action-adventure where you face volcanoes and fire creatures using bizarre firefighting tools [TGS2025] Thumbnail image No.005 / Check out “Into the Fire,” newly playable at TGS 2025—a thrilling action-adventure where you face volcanoes and fire creatures using bizarre firefighting tools [TGS2025]
Drawing on their experience with The Invincible, Starward Industries is handling publishing—but they are actively seeking a publisher capable of localizing the game for Asian markets. This TGS 2025 appearance appears to have been largely driven by this goal.
If you’re attending TGS 2025, this is an opportunity not to miss—playable in person right there at the show. And even if you aren’t going, those intrigued should add it to their wishlist via the Steam store page.