
Firewatch
by Campo Santo · published by Panic
Released February 9, 2016 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

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.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 or higher 64bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 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.













