Game developer Exkee has announced that its upcoming tactical co-op firefighting simulator, Rescue Ops: Wildfire, will officially launch for PC via Steam in early 2027. Starting today, players can get a hands-on preview of the intense firefighting action with a free playable demo, now live on the Rescue Ops: Wildfire Steam page.
Developed in collaboration with real-world firefighting experts, Rescue Ops: Wildfire puts players on the front lines of global mega-fires. Recruits must navigate unpredictable terrain, deploy tactical gear, manage precious water resources, and rescue trapped civilians before dynamic blazes engulf entire landscapes.
According to a press release, the game’s key features are:
- Procedural Fire Propagation System: Powered by Unreal Engine 5, fires dynamically evolve and spread based on real-time factors, including wind direction, terrain elevation, vegetation density, and ambient weather.
- 4-Player Tactical Co-Op: Form an international task force to divide responsibilities: manage ground hose lines, cut firebreaks with chainsaws, or coordinate air operations in seamless single-player or up to four-player co-op.
- Life-Saving Search & Rescue: Locating trapped civilians is the top priority. Provide field first aid, assess injuries, and coordinate emergency medical evacuations before fire lines close in.
- Real-World Fleet & Tactical Support: Drive wildland fire engines through rugged terrain or call in heavy tactical support, including water bomber plane drops and helicopter supply runs.
- Campaign & Sandbox Modes: Take on a structured narrative campaign following a global fire season, or create custom scenarios with randomized objectives and dynamic fire behaviors in Sandbox mode.
“Wildfires present an ever-growing real-world threat, and with Rescue Ops: Wildfire, we wanted to deliver a simulation that captures both the raw danger and the team-driven strategy required to fight them,” said Toni Doublet, CEO at Exkee. “With the launch of our new Steam demo, players can jump straight into the flames with their crew and experience our dynamic fire simulation system firsthand as we polish the title for its early 2027 release.”
The Rescue Ops: Wildfire demo is available now as a free download on Steam.