Frequently asked questions about Cinderfall

Information updated in August 2026. The schedule and selected features may change during development.

What is Cinderfall?

Cinderfall is an independent real-time strategy game developed by solo creator Sorolif Studios. Players build a base, manage resources, shape an army from more than 160 units and buildings, and command battles across land, sea and air.

Which platforms will Cinderfall support?

Cinderfall is planned for Android, iOS and PC via Steam.

When will Cinderfall be released?

The planned schedule as of August 2026 is:

• Android public alpha in fall 2026;
• full mobile launch, including iOS, in late 2026;
• PC launch via Steam in early 2027.

These periods may change in response to development and testing.

How can I join the Android public alpha?

Access details will be announced on the website and official Discord. Joining Discord is the best way to receive the next updates: https://discord.com/invite/Y3mkE6haTp

What will be included in the public alpha?

The alpha is planned to include the game’s full scope: playable Humans and Orcs, CPU-controlled Cinderfiends, more than 160 units and buildings, the 40-mission campaign, Survival, Quick Match, Procedural Match and the customization systems.

Its main purpose will be to gather feedback, resolve issues and refine balance before the full mobile launch.

Is Cinderfall single-player or multiplayer?

The current version is single-player, with or without CPU-controlled opponents. Online multiplayer is part of the roadmap, but no specific release date has been announced.

How many opponents can I fight?

Selected maps can support up to ten participants: one human player and nine CPU armies. This maximum capacity is available only on some maps.

Which factions are playable?

Humans and Orcs are playable.

Humans rely on Officers, Directives and Faith. Orcs use the Rage Meter, War Trophies and Totems.

Who are the Cinderfiends?

The Cinderfiends are a demonic faction tied to the origins of the Great Cataclysm. They already appear in battle under CPU control and have dedicated units, buildings, wandering souls and an Ash resource.

Player access may be introduced in a future update after their content and balance have been expanded.

Are Elves and the Damned still planned?

Those older names no longer match the current project presentation. The forces now announced are Humans, Orcs, Cinderfiends, shared Nature units and, for a future evolution, the Ancients.

What game modes are available?

Cinderfall currently includes:

• a forty-mission Campaign;
• Survival;
• Quick Match;
• Procedural Match.

Tower Defense & RTS, Challenges, Zone Control and multiplayer are among the planned future directions.

How many missions are in the campaign?

The complete campaign contains forty missions: twenty for Humans and twenty for Orcs. Each mission presents a story situation and a completion-time leaderboard.

What can I customize?

Players choose their army’s units and buildings, plan technology progression, equip up to three runes on each unit or building, and select faction abilities.

Almost every unit also has passive and active abilities.

Do active abilities have to be triggered manually?

No. They can be automated to reduce micro-management or triggered manually when the player wants precise control over timing and targets.

Will Cinderfall be free to play?

The mobile version will be free to play with optional in-app purchases.

Will the game be pay-to-win?

Every unit, building and gameplay feature will be obtainable for free through play. Purchases will only accelerate unlocks; no gameplay element will be reserved exclusively for paying players.

Will Cinderfall contain advertising?

No. Cinderfall does not contain and will not contain in-game advertising.

Will Cinderfall work offline?

Offline support for the final version has not yet been announced. Confirmed information currently covers the single-player experience against the CPU.

Is a Steam page available?

The PC version is planned for Steam in early 2027, but the Steam page and system requirements will be announced later.

Who is developing Cinderfall?

Cinderfall is developed by Bruno Pautrel-Réauté as a solo project within Sorolif Studios, an independent French studio.

Does the game use generative AI?

Yes. The cinematic trailer, selected music, unit voices, some unit and building images, and certain menu icons were created with the assistance of generative AI tools.

The gameplay trailer, screenshots, gameplay footage and B-roll were captured directly in the game, although they may display AI-assisted elements already integrated into the content.

Can I use Cinderfall images and videos?

Yes, under the guidelines provided in the Press & Media area. Assets may be used in videos, streams, articles, social posts and thumbnails covering Cinderfall. Monetization of those videos is permitted.

Where can I follow development?

Read development reports on the News page and join the official Discord for public-alpha announcements.