Open-World Sci-Fi Shooter CINDER CITY Opens Steam Closed Alpha Sign-Ups

Publisher NC and developer BIG FIRE GAMES have announced an expanded Closed Alpha Test for cinematic third-person shooter, running on Steam from December 4 to 6, 2026, with sign-ups open through Monday, November 30 across North America, Europe, and Asia.

CINDER CITY is set in a fallen, near-future Seoul, where you play as an elite Cinderknight fighting hostile factions, monstrous creatures, and the maniacal Hyde group. The open world supports both solo and co-op play, with tactical gunplay alongside gadgets such as stealth cloaks and drones.

You can also use vehicles ranging from motorcycles to power loader mechs and aircraft. Dynamic world events, instanced dungeons, and large-scale raids offer different ways to play, with customizable roles and loadouts shaping each encounter.

CINDER CITY is currently in development for PC via Steam, with an official release date yet to be announced.