- Public demo release date - 6 October 2026
Hello everyone!We heard some of you were REALLY IMPATIENT to play. So we won’t keep you waiting any longer:PUBLIC DEMO RELEASES OCTOBER 8 🔥Thank you all for your patience and support! We’re looking forward to seeing your screenshots, videos, and wildest firefighting moments.❤️ Rescue Ops: Wildfire team
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire - Dev Diary #14 - 1 October 2026
Hello everyone!September means back to school… and October means: “The Rescue Ops: Wildfire demo is coming this month!”.As you can imagine, September has been a particularly busy month for the whole team. Between getting everything ready for the demo, working on new features, and improving different aspects of the game, we definitely haven’t been sitting around!So, what have we been up to this month? Let’s find out 👇On the art sideTwo new vehicles are currently being worked on by our artists. You’ll have to wait a little longer to find out which ones… We’ve also started a huge project focused on outfit customization.Finally, we’re currently working on a new trailer, which you should be hearing more about very soon. October is definitely shaping up to be a busy month!On the development sideReworked the fire spread speed, along with a major balancing pass.Fixed the drop zones for water b…
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire - Dev Diary #13 - 7 September 2026
Hello everyone!August means vacation time at Exkee. Most of our developers took the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved time off. As a result, this Dev Diary is arriving a little later than usual and will be slightly shorter than our usual updates.But don't worry: you won't have to wait as long for the next one! September is shaping up to be a busy month, with plenty of work going into the preparation of our public demo, coming this October.On the art sideWe carried out an optimization pass on the project's textures.New decorative assets were created to further enrich our environments.Several art explorations were also conducted for potential new environments.On the development sideOn the development side, several features are continuing to take shape:Work on Focus Mode continued and is now finished.We started working on the players' ragdoll system, allowing characters to react to c…
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire - Dev Diary #12 - 6 August 2026
Hello everyone!July has been another incredibly busy month for the team, just like June. Following all the valuable feedback we received during the Alpha, we made the difficult decision to slightly delay our roadmap.If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check out our updated roadmap in our previous post.Now, let's take a look at everything we've been working on this month alongside managing the Alpha.On the art sideThe port is almost complete! However, we've temporarily paused work on it to focus on improving the fire station because... let's be honest, it still felt a little empty despite our little improvements.To make it feel more alive before players head out on missions, we're adding a control room, additional office spaces, and a storage area. This also meant creating plenty of new props such as telephones, computer towers, keyboards, office furniture, and many other small detail…
- Updated roadmap & a word from the developers - 4 August 2026
Hello everyone.Today, we have an important update regarding the Rescue Ops roadmap.After many discussions within the team, we have made the difficult decision to move our upcoming milestones a little bit to give ourselves more time to work on the game and deliver the quality experience we have always envisioned.We know many of you have been patiently waiting for the next steps, and we are truly sorry for this delay. This was not an easy decision to make, but we believe it is the right one for Rescue Ops.Game development is a journey with many challenges and unexpected obstacles along the way. While we wish we could always stick perfectly to our initial plans, our priority remains creating a game we can be proud of and that you will enjoy playing. More development time means more time to polish features, improve the experience, fix issues, and bring you the best version possible.Another…
- Player controller rework video - 30 July 2026
Hello everyone!Remember our hose system rework video? Well, we now have one for our brand-new player controller, available in both English and French!In this video, you'll discover what has changed, how the new system works, and the technology behind it. It's still a work in progress, but we're really proud of what we're building.As always, if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to join us on Discord. We'd love to hear your thoughts!❤️ Rescue Ops: Wildfire team
- Hose system rework video - 17 July 2026
Hello everyone!During our Closed Alpha, players got the chance to try out our completely reworked hose system. We've now released a video showcasing the changes and explaining how it has evolved:If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to ask us on Discord. We'd love to hear your thoughts!❤️ Rescue Ops: Wildfire team
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire - Dev Diary #11 - 7 July 2026
Hello everyone!June has been a particularly busy month for the team, as we focused on preparing our Alpha, which is now live since June 29th. Despite the heatwaves, we kept pushing forward on many aspects of the game. Here’s what we’ve been working on 👇On the art sideOur artists continued working on the port and its buildings, which are starting to really take shape. It’s getting harder not to imagine spending a holiday there, right?We also made multiple fixes across the Provence map based on Alpha feedback: floating objects, terrain issues, collision problems, and more. We’re steadily polishing the experience to make exploration smoother and more immersive.On top of that, the UI has been evolving with both artists and developers working together. Buttons have been improved, and new elements such as sliders and dropdown menus have been added to enhance usability.On the development side…
- Kickstarter campaign complete, new feature unlocked - 2 July 2026
Hello everyone!Our Kickstarter campaign officially came to an end this week, and we'd like to sincerely thank every single person who supported us.Thanks to you:493 backers joined the adventure40 413€ was pledgedWith your amazing support, we unlocked a stretch goal: the vehicle washing mechanic! It's currently planned to be added during Early Access.If you didn't get the chance to back the campaign, don't worry, you'll be able to try the game during our next public playtest through the Steam demo.Thank you all once again. This project is growing thanks to your support.❤️ Rescue Ops: Wildfire team
- Closed Alpha launch date & Late pledges closing soon - 10 June 2026
Hello everyone!You've been waiting for it, and we're finally ready to reveal the launch date of our closed Alpha:📅 June 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CEST)⌛ For 2 weeksBy the end of next week, Kickstarter backers eligible for Alpha access will receive their key (valid for the Alpha and Beta only), along with the installation instructions via email.A separate key granting access to the full game will be sent before the start of Early Access to all backers whose pledge includes a copy of the game.Last chance to join the Kickstarter campaign:This is also your final opportunity to secure exclusive Kickstarter rewards, as well as access to both the Alpha and Beta tests.With the closed Alpha launch approaching, late pledges will close on the day the Alpha begins, June 29.If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time!Thank you all for your incredible support. We can't wait to see you in t…
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire - Dev Diary #10 - 3 June 2026
Hello everyone!In France, May is known for its many public holidays. But that certainly didn't slow the team down! We've got plenty of updates to share with you, so let's dive right in.On the art side3DOur artists have continued working on various areas of the map while creating new assets to enrich the environment. This month, a significant focus was placed on the harbor.Major progress has been made on the buildings that make up the area, and several new systems have been implemented to improve how buildings are managed and integrated into the game.We've also updated the boats that will populate the harbor, along with several existing assets, including the various types of fences found throughout the game (DFCI barriers, fire station fences, and more).2D / UIA major UI overhaul is currently underway. Many interface elements are being redesigned to provide a cleaner, more intuitive, and…
- 1 year since the game reveal & 100 000 wishlists - 13 May 2026
Hi everyone!On May 13th, 2025, we officially revealed Rescue Ops: Wildfire to the world with our Reveal Trailer.One year later, we’ve officially passed 100,000 wishlists on Steam. Here is a quick recap of this incredible year:100,000 Steam wishlists45,000 players in our first public playtest4,300 Discord membersA successfully funded Kickstarter campaignThe whole Exkee team wants to sincerely thank you for your support, feedback, and enthusiasm since day one.Next stop: Alpha!❤️ Rescue Ops: Wildfire Team
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire - Dev Diary #9 - 7 May 2026
Hello everyone!Our April Dev Diary is finally here, with a slight delay due to our community manager being away. Before jumping into this month’s updates, we’d like to remind you that we sent out the Kickstarter survey at the end of April so we can begin distributing your rewards. If you haven’t filled it out yet, please make sure to do so, we’re still missing a few responses. We hope to distribute the Discord rewards during May.So, what have we been working on throughout April? Let’s dive in 👇Preparing the AlphaWe spent a significant amount of time organizing our schedule and production plans, especially regarding the Alpha planned for Q2 this year. This phase will be available to our Kickstarter backers, while we’ve also started preparing a few things for the Beta.We now have a clear vision of where we want to go and what we want to show you. We hope to share more details very soon,…
- Kickstarter recap, late pledges & new stretch goal - 10 April 2026
Hi everyone! Wow… what a journey. Our Kickstarter campaign has officially come to an end, and we want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.32 147€ raised and 357 backers, that’s huge! Thanks to you, the campaign is a success 🎉We’ll soon send a survey via Kickstarter to collect the information needed to deliver your rewards properly.🚨 We’ve got 3 important updates to share:Extended playtestTo celebrate this milestone, the playtest is extended until Monday, April 13th - 12:00 CEST. Enjoy these extra days, and thank you again for your support!Late pledges are now availableMissed the campaign? No worries, you can still support the project and grab Kickstarter-exclusive rewards for a limited time!Please note that prices are slightly higher, as the campaign is now over.New stretch goal revealed: 40 000€If we reach this milestone, we’ll add a brand new feature to the game: vehicle…
- Initial Kickstarter goal reached, 6 hours left - 9 April 2026
Hi everyone,We’re thrilled to announce that thanks to all of you, we’ve reached our 30 000€ Kickstarter goal! 🎉From the first message of support to every backer who joined along the way, your contributions have made this journey possible. The entire team is truly grateful.But the adventure isn’t over yet! There are still 8 hours left to:Claim your exclusive rewardsJoin our community of early supporters👉 Click here to support our campaignEven if you’ve already backed us, sharing the campaign one last time could make a big difference. Let’s finish this together!❤️ Rescue Ops: Wildfire Team
- 👨🚒 32h Remaining for the Kickstarter! 👨🚒 - 8 April 2026
Only 32 hours remain on the Kickstarter before it ends!285 BackersWe just wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has supported us. We wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without you.86.84% of the Total GoalWe are so close to reaching our end goal, and this is our final call to you to help us reach that finish line in style!Share the last few hours of the campaign on your socials, tell your friends and family about the project, and let’s go out with a bang.➡️ Kickstarter CampaignGrab those rewards you don’t want to miss out on:Exclusive Discord rolesYour name in the creditsIn-game titlesAccess to a private Discord channel to suggest and vote on new game featuresCo-creation opportunities: badge, uniform, dog, or vehicleAnd much more.. 👀Thank you, Firefighters! ❤️
- 🚨 Final Days - Kickstarter Ending Soon 🚨 - 7 April 2026
We’re almost at the end of our Kickstarter campaign!There are just a few more days left to support us. If you’ve been contemplating backing us, your time is now!👉 Back the Project: KICKSTARTERThank you to all of you who have supported us. Your support is appreciated.
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire - Dev Diary #8 | March & Updates - 2 April 2026
Hello everyone!March has been a particularly intense month for the team: the launch of our Kickstarter campaign, management of the public playtest, and the organization of a Gleam contest. Safe to say, we’ve been busy!👉 Quick reminder: the Kickstarter campaign ends on April 9th at 12:00 CEST. Don’t miss out on the exclusive rewards, now’s your last chance to support the project!And if we surpass 40 000€, we’ll reveal a brand-new feature coming to the game…On the art sideOur artists made great progress this month!Creation of a Provençal villa, designed to introduce peri-urban fires in future missionsImplementation of retention basins, offering a new way to refill water outside of tankersAnd as you’ll see below: a new water bomber aircraft has also been modeled and implemented in-gameOn the development sideHere are the main improvements and additions from this month:Added a mission timer…
- Playtest update & Community milestones results - 20 March 2026
Hello Rescue Ops: Wildfire recruits!We’ve just shared a Kickstarter update with information about the playtest and our community milestones results.About playtestThank you so much for all your feedback. The playtest is available until April 9th, so make sure to jump in!You can check our Discord or Steam for the latest updates.Community milestonesThanks to you, we’ve reached some amazing goals! You’ve unlocked 8 rewards (wallpapers, in-game cosmetics, emojis, and more), full details are available in the Kickstarter update!We’re very close to our funding goal!Support our Kickstarter campaign!❤️ Rescue Ops: Wildfire team
- 🚨 Rescue Ops: Wildfire is now live on Kickstarter! - 10 March 2026
Hello Rescue Ops: Wildfire recruits! It’s official, our Kickstarter campaign for Rescue Ops: Wildfire is now LIVE 🚨🔎 How does Kickstarter work?Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that allows people to support a project before its official release. By backing our campaign, you directly support the development of Rescue Ops: Wildfire.In return, you’ll receive exclusive rewards depending on the pledge tier, such as: a copy of the game, an exclusive cosmetic item, or even the opportunity to co-design content with the team for certain tiers.👉 What should you do now?🚨 Check out the Kickstarter pageDiscover the different rewardsTake a look at the Early Bird price, available for the first 48 hours onlyThe next 30 days will be especially intense for our small team. Every bit of support means the world to us, whether it’s backing the campaign, sharing it, or simply spreading the word.🎉 Le…
