Key Takeaways
- The Forever Skies PS5 demo is available now, offering 1.5-2.5 hours of gameplay and exclusive rewards.
- The game takes advantage of PS5 technology, including the DualSense controller’s features.
The upcoming PlayStation 5 console exclusive, Forever Skies, has a demo available on the PS Store now. Forever Skies was originally released on PC via Steam and has been in early access since June 22, 2023. It was announced in February 2024 that developer Far From Home had signed a deal with Sony to release Forever Skies as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive. Originally slated for 2024, the game’s release has since been pushed into early 2025.
Forever Skies is a post-apocalyptic first-person survival game where players return to an Earth that has fallen into ruin after an ecological disaster. Players are tasked with constructing and upgrading a mobile airship base that will carry them to new locations filled with danger. Amid all the scavenging and exploration, players will also be trying to find a cure for a mysterious illness. While it looks to offer a rich and unique sci-fi setting, some fans have been quick to label Forever Skies as a survival game about climate change.
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PlayStation surprised fans with the announcement of a new Forever Skies demo. This slice of gameplay is intended to give players a short and sweet introduction to what the game has to offer. Sony estimates that the entire demo should keep players occupied for 1.5 to 2.5 hours as they discover many of the game’s essential features. Furthermore, gamers who complete the demo will be rewarded with a PlayStation-exclusive airship when the game makes its full debut. While this title will be one of the smaller releases in their arsenal, it is likely part of Sony’s strategy to release more PS5 exclusives in 2025.
Forever Skies Fully Utilizes the PS5
The demo of Forever Skies will also take advantage of the DualSense controller. Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback are incorporated to make flying and the use of tools more immersive for the players. Certain voiced lines will also come from the controller itself. The game also offers both performance and high-fidelity modes, so players can customize their experience. This is part of a running trend where even titles like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake offer both performance and fidelity options.
A high-quality demo can really set up a game for success. Earlier this year, Metaphor ReFantazio had great success with its prologue demo. Sony and Far From Home are likely hoping for a similar result with this new Forever Skies demo. Unfortunately, there’s still no solid release date for this upcoming PS5 title. However, with the release of the demo and an early 2025 window, it seems like fans of Forever Skies won’t have to wait long before taking their new PlayStation-exclusive airship to the skies.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.