If you want to play a new survival game with a distinct flavor, look no further than Forever Skies. It’s a little bit of Fallout, No Man’s Sky, and Subnautica all rolled into one, and it’s been getting better and better recently. With an 84% positive user score from almost 5,000 reviews, Forever Skies is worth a try if games like Palworld and Once Human have run their course for you.
With the Earth’s surface long ruined by ecological disaster, humanity turns to high-tech airships. That’s the Forever Skies elevator pitch, a well-loved survival game that’s steadily been making its way through Steam Early Access. Your futuristic dirigible is your new home, lab, and workshop all rolled into one, but unlike bases in other games from the genre, you can pilot this one wherever you want. You’ll still have to manage the blimp’s integrity by gathering resources, though, so don’t let upkeep fall by the wayside. Instead of heading to the stars like in the best space games, you’ve come back home.
You can’t thrive by staying on your airship, however, so at some point you’ll need to explore what’s left of humanity. That means venturing out to the ruins built high enough to escape the world’s destruction, or what’s left of them, to gather any resources still knocking around. When you’re ready, though, it’s time to descend through the dust and into the dark. Flora and fauna have mutated over time, and while almost anything could kill you with a touch, there are also viral pathogens that can cure illness.
Developer Far From Home has been supporting Forever Skies since its launch in 2023, with a recent co-op update offering all-new ways to play, but now it’s time for a leap of faith. Version 1.0 is around the corner, and it has even more to offer than before. You can expect advanced airship building with new designs, upgrades, and cosmetics to give your home a makeover. Biomes will also offer more cohesive environments, while new locations will give you more places to explore as well. You can also expect the final story chapter, where one huge decision will shape your entire future.
Forever Skies 1.0 is set for launch on Monday April 14, with the game available in Steam Early Access since 2023. You can check it out for yourself here.
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