Blindfire: Everything We Know

High-stakes war combat don’t always have the best visibility. You often have to rely on instinct and quick reflexes to stay alive long enough to cross the finish line. With Blindfire, developer Double Eleven is doubling down on the concept of fighting through darkness. They charge you with teaming up with friends and taking on daring missions, all under the enshrouding layer of the dark. Few games manage to stand out in the FPS genre. But Double Eleven is determined to write a new chapter, one that will go down memory lane for the years to come. Here’s everything we know about Blindfire so far.

What is Blindfire?

Blindfire is an upcoming FPS game that intends to craft its own unique path in the gaming world. It’ll do so by having gamers compete in pitch-dark combat arenas. Visibility will be next to impossible, instead pushing you to rely on sound and your trusty hi-tech gadgets to beat the competition. There’ll be no time to second guess yourself, either. So, you can expect a snappy combat system packed with intense moments that are no match for most games of today. 

If the description above already sounds enticing to you, you’ll be happy to know that Double Eleven has put out an Early Access version of the game. The Early Access version came out on October 14, 2024, and has since garnered quite positive reviews. Among the feedback received is that “the game is a lot of fun” and puts forward a “unique concept.” Unfortunately, it seems the lobby is scarce with players, with some reviewers saying that “it has a lot of potential except that it’s in desperate need of players.”

Having a steady player base is crucial, as Blindfire proposes to be a multiplayer game. It’ll allow up to eight players per gaming session. Without a strong player base, though, the success of the game could suffer.

Story

Blindfire doesn’t have a profound story, really. All it has is a straightforward base about fighting in pitch-dark arenas. The game doesn’t offer any logical reason for why you’re fighting. However, it does pose intrigue over the idea of fighting with very minimal visibility.  The arenas are close quarters, so enemies and traps will be quite challenging to see coming from a mile away. 

Fights will doubtlessly grow intense as you’re faced with a split-second decision to decide whether to fire and in which direction to aim your gun. Keep in mind that choosing to fire will expose your position, which adds another challenge of properly weighing the risk versus reward of taking a shot.

Fortunately, you will have extra help, thanks to your trusty hi-tech gadgets. These include a scanner that uses the Echo mechanic to help you find your way around the arenas. It’ll ease locating opponents and evading the traps ahead.

Gameplay

Blindfire is, first and foremost, a first-person shooter game. You can wield your gun and hunt down opponents solo or as part of a team. With up to eight players per team, fights will grow pretty intense. But they’ll also spice up the fun of locating your opponents in a dark arena. 

Bodycount Mode

This mode is all about scoring the most points. It’s structured in rounds, where your goal is to fire quickly and efficiently. The last player left standing wins the game.

If you lose, though, you have the chance to redeem yourself. You can use night vision cameras to set up traps for the remaining players. But you can also take advantage of the spare time and take in the sights of the arena. Night vision goggles will reveal exciting street art as well as your opponents’ slick outfits.

Of course, the major selling point for this game is having to fight in darkness. All you can rely on are the shadows of your opponents as you try not to draw attention to yourself. When your cover is blown, though, the tension sparks as shots fly in a flurry of gunfire.

Development

Double Eleven is currently developing Blindfire. They will publish the game once it’s ready. The studio’s drive behind the game is combining the fast-paced combat of FPS games with deep strategy. So, you’re not just firing precise shots but also taking into account your position and that of the opponent. Double Eleven has been gracious enough to release an Early Access version, much to the pleasure of fans. However, they promise to continue working on the game, “building, expanding, and evolving” it into a much better product. As a result, you can look forward to “new gameplay ideas” with a long-term roadmap to keep track of development progress.

Trailer

Check out Blindfire’s early access release trailer on YouTube. 

Release Date, Platforms, & Editions

The Early Access version of Blindfire has already been released on Steam or Epic Games since October 17, 2024. It’s, unfortunately, unclear when the final game will be ready. All we know is that Double Eleven has some exciting content updates planned out for you as follows:

Content Updates

• In the Spotlight – November 2024

• Auto Pistol
• Burst Shotgun
• Additional Map Variants for the Spotlight Game Mode
• Spotlight & Team Spotlight Game Modes

• Up in Smoke – December 2024

• New Utilities system 

• EMP Grenade & Smoke Grenade

• Progression system with cosmetic unlockables

• Private Matches

• QOL improvements

• Devolution – Q1 2025
• Devolver
• Frag Grenade & UV Grenade
• Standout & Team Standout Game Modes
• In-Game Voice chat
• Training Room
• Time Trial
•  Shooting Range
• QOL improvements
• HUD Customization
• King of the Thrill – Q1 2025
  • Devolver Variants
  • King of the Hill & Team King of the Hill Game Modes
  • Additional Map Variants

• Murder on the Dancefloor – Q1 2025

• New melee weapon

• Nightclub maps

• Blindfire traps

• Item pick-ups

• New Interactions in the Vengeance Toolkit

We’ll be keeping an eye out for you in case of any announcements. Meanwhile, feel free to play the Early Access version via Steam, Epic Games, or Xbox at $8.99. PS5 platform owners will receive the game sometime in the future.

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