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Beautiful indie game Firewatch passes 1 million copies sold

Casting voices for an audio-only relationship presented challenges - and one key benefit - for Firewatch writer Sean Vanaman.
Image Credit: Campo Santo

Even though it traded the guns for a walkie-talkie, Firewatch has become a first-person success.

Developer Campo Santo revealed on its Twitter account that its game Firewatch has sold 1 million copies. The first-person, story-driven adventure was released last February for PlayStation 4 and PC, with an Xbox One version following in September. This is a major milestone for the indie game, cementing it as a commercial success.

Our review of Firewatch called the game “special and rare” for its mature story. It has a different setup, starring a fire lookout at a national forest in 1989. It also looks gorgeous, as you can see in the screenshot above.

Campo Santo is also working with production company Good Universe on turning Firewatch into a movie. So you’ll eventually be able to watch Firewatch.

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