Publisher and developer The Astronauts have announced a Steam early access release for Witchfire, their dark-fantasy first-person shooter RPG.

Witchfire is coming to Steam early access sometime later this year – likely around the 1 year exclusivity ending since its September 2023 release via the Epic Games Store.

Alongside news of the game’s Steam release is a new update, out today, for its Epic Games release. The new “Wailing Tower” update brings with it: a whole new map to explore, anew enemies, loot, gear, and features.

Here’s a rundown on the game, the new update, and a new trailer:

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Witchfire is made by the creative leads behind Painkiller and Bulletstorm. A unique blend of souls-like, extraction, and roguelite gameplay, Witchfire offers a challenging and satisfying experience with multiple paths to victory.

Features

• Overcome the Witch and her minions – Skill and knowledge are essential for success in the battle against the Witch of the Black Sea and her witchfire-fueled army. If you die, you have one chance to return and claim what you lost— or regroup and tackle different enemies.
• Go on Expeditions – Explore vast, immersive biomes and select your battleground to confront the Witch’s forces. Each completed encounter strengthens you and your arsenal during this expedition through our roguelite system, called Arcana. There are countless ways to build your Preyer and dominate the Witch.
• Become a deadly Preyer – Only the most wicked individuals can transform into Preyers, undead assassins sustained by Witchfire flowing through their veins. In the base of operations called the Hermitory, you can choose from a wide selection of distinctive weapons, spells, and artifacts to build your own Preyer.
• Take the risk – On each expedition, you can extract your looted items or, if you feel confident, confront the Witch’s Familiar to unlock new areas with powerful new items and upgrades.
• Uncover the mystery of the lost cargo – Piece together a forbidden story from the past that can save the future.

About Early Access

Witchfire initially launched to Early Access on Epic Games Store in September of 2023, and has received significant updates since then. During the Steam Early Access period, Witchfire will undergo changes, including the addition of new areas, enemies, weapons, and tools of destruction. Join the hunt and help the game to reach its full potential!

About “The Wailing Tower” Update

The Wailing Tower patch brings elements of cosmic horror to Witchfire, and offers the first new raid map since the game’s release.

Arcana power-ups now feature “prophecies” and “curses” to benefit and challenge players, respectively, while the souls of fallen preyers can be called upon to aid you in your quest against new foes.

In addition to gear and gameplay updates, compelling music tracks from composers Marcin Przybyłowicz (The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077), P.T. Adamczyk (Gwent, Cyberpunk 2077) and Paweł Błaszczak (Dead Island, Call of Juarez, Dying Light) have been added to the game. Full patch notes can be found on The Astronauts’ website