Strap on your skates, lock and load — and prepare to burn bright. Independent developer Studio Kerosene has officially announced that their blisteringly fast movement shooter FIRESTARTERS will launch into Early Access on Steam on October 28, 2026, kicking off with Episode 1 of 4 — and every remaining episode arrives as a free update throughout the Early Access journey.

What Is FIRESTARTERS?

FIRESTARTERS is a lightning-quick arcade movement FPS that fuses high-speed traversal, hard-hitting combat, and gripping narrative into one white-hot package. Described by Rock Paper Shotgun as “a bit like Quake, a bit like Rollerdrome, and looks genuinely fun”, it puts you in the jet-powered boots of Kera, an ex-street kid from Okinawa caught up in STEEL — a brutal, globally broadcast gladiator league run by a shadowy criminal syndicate.

Equipped with a reinforced combat suit and rocket skates, Kera doesn’t just run — she flows. Glide across curved surfaces, grind along rails, chain slides into boosts, and turn every arena into your own personal racetrack — all while laying waste to waves of murderous android opponents.

• Fluid, momentum-driven movement — maintain speed, build momentum, and never stop moving
• Aggressive, responsive combat — a deadly arsenal at your fingertips; close the gap or strike from above
• Story-rich campaign — four episodes charting Kera’s fight for freedom and the truth behind the league
• Leaderboards & replayability — master each arena, shave seconds off your time, and climb global ranks
• Free content roadmap — Episodes 2–4 arrive at no extra cost as the game evolves in Early Access

The Road Ahead — Four Episodes, Zero Extra Cost

Launch day brings Episode 1, introducing Kera, the Firestarters team, and the deadly spectacle of the STEEL arena. The remaining three episodes will roll out progressively during Early Access — completely free to all owners — so no one gets left behind as the story expands.

“There’s no catch — buy the game once, get the full story as it unfolds.”

Studio Kerosene plans to keep FIRESTARTERS in Early Access for roughly 12–18 months, refining gameplay, balancing weapons, and polishing every chapter alongside the community. Player feedback will directly shape Episode 2 and beyond.

Demo Available Now

You don’t have to wait until October 28 to feel the heat. A playable demo is already live on Steam, letting you dive straight into the action and experience FIRESTARTERS’ signature speed and style ahead of launch.

Key Details

• Developer: Studio Kerosene
• Release: Early Access — October 28, 2026 (Steam)
• Content: Episode 1 at launch; Episodes 2–4 as free updates
• Price: To be confirmed — wishlist now to be notified
• Demo: Available immediately via Steam store page

“We wanted to make something that feels like adrenaline straight into the system.” — Alex Harte, Lead Developer, Studio Kerosene

The arena opens in three weeks. Will you answer the call? Wishlist FIRESTARTERS on Steam today and grab the free demo to start skating toward glory.

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