Free Forever: Blindfire FPS Lives On

Double Eleven has made the multiplayer FPS Blindfire free to play on Steam indefinitely, opting to keep its servers online permanently. The studio announced this decision as a way to preserve the game rather than shut it down.

Blindfire, which spent time in early access before its full release, is built around gameplay in pitch-black arenas where players rely on sound and instinct. The free-to-play transition coincided with a final content update. This update introduced two new weapons, additional achievements, new cosmetic skins, full haptic support, and Audio Aim Assist.

The new Audio Aim Assist feature was specifically designed to aid blind and partially-sighted players, enhancing sound cues to help with orientation and enemy targeting. Double Eleven highlighted this as a fitting final addition to a game centered on navigating darkness, noting its potential as one of the first competitive shooters for blind players.

Active development on Blindfire concluded about a year ago, making this free release a preservation effort rather than a promotional push. This approach offers a rare outcome for an online shooter: no cost to play, no imminent shutdown, and a commitment to maintaining live servers.