FIRESTORM 2 Guide: The basics of fighting wildfires
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OverviewFIRESTORM 2 puts you in the boots of a wildland firefighter alongside up to 29 other players, racing against the clock to beat back out-of-control wildfires with limited time and resources. This guide covers how to get started, how the skill tree works, and what gamepasses unlock.
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The basics of fighting wildfires
Summary
Every session drops you into a map where multiple fires are burning at once. You share that map with up to 29 other players. Working through fires earns you skill points, which feed into the skill tree and make future firefighting easier.
- Goal put out wildfires before time and resources run out
- Team size up to 30 players in one session
- Progression skill points earned through firefighting
- Current map the fully remade SB County
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Skill tree and character growth
TipsSkill points come directly from fighting fires. Putting those points into the skill tree raises your character's abilities and lets you respond to fires more efficiently over time.
- Fight fires to earn skill points
- Spend points to unlock and upgrade abilities in the skill tree
Gamepasses and special roles
TipsThe base game is fully playable without spending anything. Gamepasses add specialised roles that go beyond wildland firefighting — for example, the SB County Fire gamepass unlocks structural firefighting, which covers building fires. If you bought gamepasses for the original FIRESTORM, those carry over into FIRESTORM 2. Read each gamepass description before buying.
- Gamepasses are optional — the core wildland firefighting experience costs nothing
- SB County Fire gamepass adds structural firefighting for players who want it
- Original FIRESTORM gamepasses transfer to this game
- Always read the gamepass description before purchasing
Maps — now and coming soon
SummaryThe current map is SB County, rebuilt from scratch. It is the same location as the original FIRESTORM's map, but remade entirely. A second map, the City of Carpinteria, has been announced and is expected to follow.
- SB County the only playable map, completely rebuilt from the original
- Multiple fires several fire fronts can be active across the map simultaneously
- City of Carpinteria a new map announced for a future update
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Glossary
Glossary- Skill tree
- A progression system where you spend earned skill points to upgrade your firefighter's abilities.
- Wildland firefighting
- Fighting fires that burn across open land such as forests and scrub, which is the game's default mode.
- Structural firefighting
- Fighting fires inside buildings, a role unlocked through the SB County Fire gamepass.
- ELS
- Emergency Lighting System — the lighting and siren setup on emergency vehicles, updated in recent patches.
Common questions
FAQCan I play with friends?
Yes — a single session holds up to 30 players at once, so you can join the same server as your friends and fight fires together.
Do I need to buy a gamepass to enjoy the game?
No. The base wildland firefighting experience is fully available without any gamepass. Gamepasses add special roles like structural firefighting, but they are entirely optional.
I bought gamepasses for the original FIRESTORM — do they work here?
Yes, applicable gamepasses from the original FIRESTORM carry over to FIRESTORM 2. Check the gamepass descriptions to confirm which ones transferred.
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