Playtests are a great way to get the gaming community involved and further test games alongside the development team. Starward Industries is fine with that, as they’ve just announced some Steam playtests for their survival craft title Into The Fire. Plus, we got a new trailer to highlight what the game will be like as you and others dive into this combustible world and attempt to save it from being singed. Want more details on the game and its playtests? Check out the description below:

“Set in a world devastated by a mysterious volcanic cataclysm, Into the Fire combines the tension and unpredictability of extraction games with survival mechanics, base development, crafting, exploration, and rescue operations. Instead of competing against other players for the best loot and survival, the main objective is to save as many lives as possible.

The latest playtest expands the game with animal rescue, new gadgets and weapons, and lore-driven quests that reveal more about the island and its history. Players will be able to explore these additions and provide feedback to help Starward Industries refine the game’s core extraction, rescue, and survival systems.”

Oh, you still want more info? Great! Here’s the game’s key features for you to know:

• Extraction at the Edge of Eruption: Enter time-pressured missions shaped by evolving volcanic events. Lava flows, ash storms and pyroclastic waves can transform routes, hazards and opportunities during each expedition.
• Rescue-Driven Extraction Survival: Search for survivors and animals, collect essential resources and return to the Camp before the disaster cuts off your escape. Every life saved affects the settlement and its future.
• Retro Rescue Arsenal: Use suppressant shotguns, extinguisher pistols, pressure bombs, water hoses, seismic tools and other specialised equipment to navigate the disaster zone, fight spreading fires and confront fire-born entities.
• An Island Between Science and Myth: Face the natural phenomena of an active volcano alongside supernatural creatures and anomalies inspired by the island’s legends.
• A Living Camp Shaped by Every Rescue: Develop a growing settlement powered by rescued people, animals, plants and collected resources. Unlock new equipment, missions, trading opportunities, crafting options, Camp districts and story
  developments.

If that has you intrigued, sign up for the playtests, or, join their Steam Early Access build and help the game from there! Into the Fire is part of Steam’s PvE Survival Crafting Fest, taking place now until September 7, 2026.