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Wild Blue Skies Pre-Flight FAQ

Wild Blue Skies · published 12 Aug 2026, 18:10 UTC

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Wild Blue Skies launches TOMORROW.

Here's a quick pre-flight FAQ with some of our most commonly-asked questions!

How much will the game cost?

Wild Blue Skies will be available for $14.99 USD. (Local pricing may vary.)

Can I pre-purchase the game?

No! Wild Blue Skies will not be available for pre-purchase or pre-download.

Can I wishlist the game?

Heck yeah you can! Wishlisting is the one of the ways to support indie games, not just Wild Blue Skies. Not only does it help the game appear in more places on Steam, but it also means you'll get notified as soon as the game is live (as well as receive other important news and updates).

When is Wild Blue Skies launching?

Here's when Wild Blue Skies will be available to play in your neck of the woods:

  • Los Angeles: August 13, 10:00 AM PDT

  • Mexico City: August 13, 11:00 AM CST

  • New York: August 13, 1:00 PM EDT

  • São Paulo: August 13 14:00 BRT

  • London: August 13, 18:00 BST

  • Paris: August 13, 19:00 CEST

  • Johannesburg: August 13, 19:00 SAST

  • Shanghai: August 14, 01:00 CST

  • Seoul: August 14, 02:00 AM KST

  • Tokyo: August 14, 02:00 AM JST

  • Sydney: August 14, 03:00 AM AEST

  • Auckland: August 14, 05:00 AM NZST


Don't see your time zone in the list? Check out an online tool like Dateful for assistance!

What's the total gameplay length?

While some veteran pilots can complete the campaign in as little as 4-6 hours, your mileage may vary. One of our goals with Wild Blue Skies was to create a retro-inspired game with a lot of replayability, so if you choose to truly master the skies -- and go for every achievement, every medal, every secret path, every high score -- there's always more fun to be found on the horizon.

Can I play Wild Blue Skies on Steam Deck?

Sure can! It's fully Steam Deck Verified, too. ✅

Will any DLC or additional editions be available?

No plans right now! We will have some launch day bundles, though (stay tuned).

Will the demo remain live after launch?

Yes it will! You can download it directly from the main Steam store page:

Will demo progress carry over?

No. Progress you make in the demo will not carry over. You'll start fresh in the full game.


How large is the full game?

Only 1.6 GBs.

What are the PC requirements for Wild Blue Skies?

See below!

Will Wild Blue Skies be available on other platforms?

Yes! Wild Blue Skies will also be launching on August 13 on both PS5 and XBOX Series X|S.

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