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Forts - Firebird OUT NOW!!!

G'day Forts fans, The wait is over. Forts - Firebird is out now! Forts Firebird NEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORY From firefighter to one of the Eagle Empire's most decorated commanders, follow Lisa Del Fuego's journey as sh

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changedNEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORY10 mission character-driven origin story
addedNEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORYProgressive level design that teaches the player new features and unlocked weapons mission-by-mission.
changedNEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORY20 skirmish/multiplayer maps.
changedNEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORYFirebird HUD.
addedNEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORYNew dynamic soundtrack.
changedNEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORYStructure-penetrating beam weapon.

Forts changes

changed10 mission character-driven origin story
addedProgressive level design that teaches the player new features and unlocked weapons mission-by-mission.
changed20 skirmish/multiplayer maps.
changedFirebird HUD.
addedNew dynamic soundtrack.

G'day Forts fans,

The wait is over. Forts - Firebird is out now!

Forts Firebird

NEW CAMPAIGN - A FORTS STORY

From firefighter to one of the Eagle Empire's most decorated commanders, follow Lisa Del Fuego's journey as she overcomes tragedy, personal demons, and electrifying adversaries to become the legendary Firebird.

In this character-driven campaign, battle blazes, mad scientists, and military threats while wielding experimental incendiary munitions, solving puzzles, and uncovering the shocking truth behind the Fulminator's lightning weapons.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • 10 mission character-driven origin story

  • Interactive graphic novel-style cutscenes

  • Progressive level design that teaches the player new features and unlocked weapons mission-by-mission.

  • 20 skirmish/multiplayer maps.

  • Firebird HUD.

  • New dynamic soundtrack.

EMP BEAM

  • Structure-penetrating beam weapon.

  • Deactivates weapons & devices.

  • Destroying objects starts fires.

  • Limited direct damage.

  • Can cause missiles to lose targeting.

  • Requires: Upgrade Center/Firebeam

FLASHBANG (AMMO)

  • Disrupts local visibility and audio.

  • Causes enemy to lose aim arc in affected area.

  • Projectile vulnerable to beam weapons.

  • Requires: Armoury

LIGHTNING BEAM

  • Beam weapon effective vs bracing.

  • Projectiles intersecting with beam send out lightning bolts.

  • Produces powerful lightning strike towards enemy reactor from smoke clouds.

  • Consumes batteries & canisters as ammunition.

  • Requires: Smelter Hardpoint

MAGMA CANNON

  • Breaches strong defences with volley of incendiary projectiles.

  • Projectiles can be shot out of the sky.

  • Requires: Upgrade Centre/20mm Cannon

RODS FROM GOD (AMMO)

  • Calls down three orbital projectiles, producing secondary projectiles on detonation.

  • Firebeam-ignited projectiles exchange secondary projectiles for deep incendiary penetration.

  • Requires: Smelter/Harpoon

STRIKER

  • Burst weapon that disperses electric charge out from point of impact.

  • Effective against bracing, sandbags, small & AA units.

  • Nullified by armour.

  • Charges before firing.

  • Requires: Smelter

  • ZAPPER

  • Charge weapon which vaporizes exposed units.

  • Effective vs small \\ AA units.

  • Lightning leaps from each kill to extra viable target for each additional level of charge (Max 3)

  • Requires: Workshop

SMELTER

  • Produces Striker, Lightning Beam & Rods from God

  • Requires: Workshop or Armoury

NEW COMMANDER - FULMINATOR

  • Passive: Near-misses by heavy projectiles produce lightning bolts.

  • PassiveMaximum Zapper charges increased to 4.
  • Passive: Batteries can be upgraded to Canisters without Upgrade Center.

  • Passive: Batteries and Canisters can be moved instantly and at no cost.

  • Active: Force field is protects reactor for duration of active charge.

  • Active: Successful Heavy Mortar, Cannon, Warhead, Rocket, 20mm Cannon, Howitzers (Moonshot) hits produce lightning bolts.

  • Active: Successful Thunderbolts, Nighthawks, and Deck Guns (HighSeas) hits produce lightning bolts.

  • Active: Grants free battery per active charge.

  • Active: Lightning Beam + Smokebomb combo produces secondary bolts.

MULTIPLAYER TECH-TREE

EXCLUSIVE FIREBIRD FEATURES

FIREBIRD HUD

New in-game Firebird HUD to ignite your experience.

FIREBIRD MUSIC

All-new soundtrack by Jeff van Dyck, also available to purchase separately.

Forts Firebird Original Soundtrack

Firebird has been a real labor of love, forged through a great deal of care and persistence. We're incredibly gateful to everyone who has followed its development, wishlisted the DLC, watched the trailer, shared feedback and kept supporting Forts over the years.

Your enthusiasm, patience, and continued support help make content like this possible, and we can't wait for you to finally play it!

Cheers,

EWG

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Steam News / 16 June 2026

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