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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|firewatch|79}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|firewatch|79}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | none }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | none }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure, Exploration }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon, Stylized }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon, Cel-shaded }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
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|hltb        = 26806
 
|hltb        = 26806
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = firewatch
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|mobygames    = 76982
 
|wikipedia    = Firewatch (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Firewatch (video game)
 
|winehq      = 17397
 
|winehq      = 17397
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | firewatch | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | firewatch | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1164603847 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1164603847 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | BQQKG9H2STC0 | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | bqqkg9h2stc0 | DRM-Free | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} Does not require an Xbox Live log-in.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mmachinecodev|date=2022-04-29}}</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 383870 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 383870 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
 
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{{Monetization
{{DLC|
+
|ad-supported          =
{{DLC/row| Original Soundtrack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Microtransactions===
 
===Microtransactions===
 
{{Microtransactions
 
{{Microtransactions
|none                = Firewatch has no microtransactions.
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|boost              =
 
+
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain any microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\CampoSanto\Firewatch\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\CampoSanto\Firewatch\}}
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/unity.CampoSanto.Firewatch/}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/unity.CampoSanto.Firewatch/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch/}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\CampoSanto\Firewatch\saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\CampoSanto\Firewatch\saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\CampoSanto.Firewatch_1traspxf3h47a\SystemAppData\wgs\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\CampoSanto.Firewatch_1traspxf3h47a\SystemAppData\wgs\}}
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/unity.CampoSanto.Firewatch/saves/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/unity.CampoSanto.Firewatch/saves/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch/saves/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch/saves/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
|xbox cloud                = unknown
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|xbox cloud                = true
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Default is 55° vertical; use [https://github.com/beatcracker/firewatch-fov-changer Firewatch FOV Changer].
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|fov notes                  = Default is 55° vertical; use the [https://github.com/beatcracker/firewatch-fov-changer Firewatch FOV Changer].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = always on
 
|antialiasing              = always on
|antialiasing notes        = Enabled by default - no way to toggle in-game.
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|antialiasing notes        = Enabled by default; there is no way to toggle it in-game.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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===Enable Fullscreen mode===
 
===Enable Fullscreen mode===
{{ii}} Game is in borderless fullscreen by default. Exclusive fullscreen is required for G-Sync or FreeSync and [[Glossary:Downsampling|DSR/VSR]].
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{{ii}} Game is in borderless fullscreen by default.  
 +
{{ii}} Exclusive fullscreen is required for G-Sync or FreeSync and [[Glossary:Downsampling|DSR/VSR]].{{cn|date=2023-07-03|reason=}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-window-mode exclusive</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-window-mode exclusive</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|fix=
 
{{ii}} Possible improvement to performance by launching the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode.
 
{{ii}} Possible improvement to performance by launching the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode.
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= hackable
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
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|tracked motion controllers notes = Use [https://github.com/Raicuparta/two-forks-vr Two Forks VR Mod].
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
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|simultaneous input notes  = Button prompts may rapidly switch between input devices.
 
|simultaneous input notes  = Button prompts may rapidly switch between input devices.
 
|steam input api          = false
 
|steam input api          = false
|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings and button prompts only.
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|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings and button prompts only
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
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|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses on focus lost. Main menu does not mute.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses on focus lost. The main menu does not mute.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. Available to [https://ulozto.cz/file/EhJOyOEDwvfA/firewatch-cestina-by-keeper-rar download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. Available to [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/2474/firewatch download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. Available to [https://www.dropbox.com/s/95ytn9mmeyr18qg/traduzione_firewatch_v1.7.zip?dl=0 download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. Available to [https://team-sm.tistory.com/97 download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/firewatch/ Steam], [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/firewatch-gog/ GOG].
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  |notes    = Fan translation. Available to download for [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/firewatch/ Steam] and [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/firewatch-gog/ GOG].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. Available to [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/356_traducao-do-firewatch-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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  |language  = Turkish
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. Available to [https://turkce-yama.com/firewatch-turkce-yama.htm download.]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/356_traducao-do-firewatch-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D,DirectVR
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D,DirectVR
 
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
|htc vive                    =  
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|htc vive                    = hackable
|htc vive notes              =  
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|htc vive notes              = Use [https://github.com/Raicuparta/two-forks-vr Two Forks VR Mod].
|oculus rift                =  
+
|oculus rift                = hackable
|oculus rift notes          =  
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|oculus rift notes          = Use [https://github.com/Raicuparta/two-forks-vr Two Forks VR Mod].
|osvr                        =  
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|osvr                        = unknown
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
|keyboard-mouse              =  
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|keyboard-mouse              = false
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 +
|windows mixed reality      = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===GOG Galaxy achievements not unlocking===
+
===GOG Galaxy achievements are not unlocking===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/download/details.aspx?id=30679 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2012] and [https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2013]|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=30679 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2012] and [https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2013]|fix=
 
* Achievements that should have been awarded will not be awarded until the task is completed again.
 
* Achievements that should have been awarded will not be awarded until the task is completed again.
 
}}
 
}}
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
|macos arm app          =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 04:05, 21 January 2024

Firewatch
Firewatch cover
Developers
Campo Santo
Publishers
Panic
Engines
Former Unity 5[Note 1]
Unity 2017[Note 2]
Release dates
Windows February 9, 2016
macOS (OS X) February 9, 2016
Linux February 9, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 81
OpenCritic 80
IGDB 79
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time, Relaxed
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Adventure, Exploration
Art styles Cartoon, Cel-shaded
Themes North America
Firewatch on HowLongToBeat
Firewatch on IGDB
Firewatch on MobyGames
Firewatch on Wikipedia

Firewatch is a singleplayer first-person adventure and exploration game.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
Icon overlay.png
macOS (OS X)
Microsoft Store
DRM-free after installation through Microsoft Store client (notes may include more details)
Xbox Play Anywhere. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC Does not require an Xbox Live log-in.[4]
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain any microtransactions.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CampoSanto\Firewatch\
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/unity.CampoSanto.Firewatch/
Linux $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\CampoSanto\Firewatch\saves\
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\CampoSanto.Firewatch_1traspxf3h47a\SystemAppData\wgs\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/unity.CampoSanto.Firewatch/saves/
Linux $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch/saves/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Linux Steam cloud saves are stored at $HOME/.config/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch, but the game actually uses $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/CampoSanto/Firewatch.
Xbox Cloud

Video

Ingame graphics settings.
Ingame graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Default is 55° vertical; use the Firewatch FOV Changer.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Enabled by default; there is no way to toggle it in-game.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Enable Fullscreen mode

Game is in borderless fullscreen by default.
Exclusive fullscreen is required for G-Sync or FreeSync and DSR/VSR.[citation needed]
Use the -window-mode exclusive parameter
Possible improvement to performance by launching the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode.

Input

Audio

Ingame audio settings.
Ingame audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Game pauses on focus lost. The main menu does not mute.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Czech
Fan translation. Available to download.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation. Available to download.
Italian
Fan translation. Available to download.
Japanese
Korean
Fan translation. Available to download.
Polish
Fan translation. Available to download for Steam and GOG.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation. Available to download.
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation. Available to download.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Firewatch.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Headsets
SteamVR
Use Two Forks VR Mod.
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use Two Forks VR Mod.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Use Two Forks VR Mod.
See Input for details.
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues fixed

GOG Galaxy achievements are not unlocking

Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2012 and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2013
  • Achievements that should have been awarded will not be awarded until the task is completed again.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz
AMD equivalent
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 450
1 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.8+
Processor (CPU) 2011 or newer Intel Core i5
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Dedicated graphics card required. No Mac Mini model is officially supported at this time.
1 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz
AMD equivalent
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 450
1 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 5.6.5p1[1][2]
  2. Unity engine build: 2017.4.40f1[3]

References

  1. Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Firewatch - last accessed on 2016-11-07
  2. Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-05-11
  3. Verified by User:Fds29 on 2021-12-16
    Seen in the output_log.txt file.
  4. Verified by User:Mmachinecodev on 2022-04-29