Developer Astrolabe Interactive has announced the release of a new trailer for Aloft along with the release of a new demo update. Aloft is a floating island co-op survival sandbox game. The new demo for Aloft is now available on PC via Steam in celebration of the Base Builder and Games From Quebec Festivals. Aloft is slated for a full release on PC via Steam next year. You can check out the new announcement trailer for Aloft below:
Astrolabe Interactive has launched the new demo update for Aloft after the game managed to grab some really good achievements and milestones during the previous year. Aloft not only managed to earn a distinction as a finalist in Ubisoft’s Indie Series 2022 but was also a finalist in Gamescom 2022’s Big Indie Pitch, and an honorable mention in the Indie Cup Canada 2022 awards. The original demo of Aloft was played by 32,000 players with an average time of 2 hours each, more than 300 videos and streams with over 3 million views across YouTube and Twitch, more than 1,300 Discord community members, and nearly 50,000 organic Steam wishlists since June 2022.
You can see that all of these milestones were achieved by an indie development studio for their project. The latest trailer of Aloft showcases new characters and monsters along with new environments, an overhaul of the game’s survival system, a new simplified building mode, a new photo mode, UI and icon improvements, new sounds, new animations, gliding controls and tons of new features such as cooking, campfires, fireplaces, doors, windows and more. says Manuel, CEO of Astrolabe Interactive comments:
Our team is honored for the accolades Aloft has received from esteemed members of the industry so far. It is a testament to the game’s sense of wonder, ingenuity, and unbridled fun. We are excited to participate in more Steam festivals this year to show off all the improvements we have made to Aloft’s popular demo since its debut last summer. Get ready to set sail on an overhauled floating island adventure.
In Aloft, you will try your best to survive on islands floating around an eternal hurricane sitting at the center of their world. After building a base and claiming one island for yourself, you can equip your enclave with winds and travel the winds to move around, explore new territories and collect resources, technologies, and equipment upgrades. As you explore the islands, you will also cleanse the nature of dangerous fungi that contaminate flora and corrupt wildlife in order to free and heal the ecosystem.
Key features of Aloft include:
- Creative Sail Crafting – Build the perfect sails for your floating island. Adjust the height and width of masts, rotate and expand your canvas, move around anchor points, and inflate/deflate the cloth to craft any decoration you can imagine. Use your sails to move your island and navigate the sky. Fly on wind currents and jet streams to move faster.
- Head In The Clouds – Craft buildings to protect you from the harsh wind or simply let the wind pass through. Use your glider to move quickly across your archipelago of floating islands. Farm crops and raise livestock by gathering water from passing clouds, erect windmills that automate your machines, and admire the amazing view. Jump off and fly freely using your glider. Dance among the clouds with a friendly bird or two.
- Cleanse Corruption – Some islands are corrupted by a dangerous form of fungal infection. Toxic and colorful mushrooms grow on top of contaminated flora and poison the local wildlife. Develop treatments for various forms of fungi and cleanse the islands of infection. Gain access to new animal companions, livestock, crops, and resources by healing and freeing the ecosystem.
- Brave The Hurricane – A giant hurricane in the middle of the map hides the answers to your past and future in its eye. Endure rock fragments, lightning strikes, toxic spores, and freezing temperatures to complete your journey through the tempest. If you listen closely, the bellows of ancient leviathans can be heard through the storm…
- Wind Automation – Build windmills to harness the power of the hurricane and automate machines across your island. Optimize your windmill placement and chase the best winds to power your production. Create automated oars for navigation, machines for crafting advanced resources, or traps to protect your islands against enemies.
- Island Editor – Create your own floating island in Aloft’s Island Editor. Save it and show it off in your world, or export it and transfer it to a friend’s game.
- 8-Player Co-op – Jump into an adventure with up to 7 other friends and conquer the skies together. Chain attacks while fighting as a group, take on a meaningful role in your day-to-day activities, and sail as a team to explore and discover more of Aloft’s world.
You can head over to Steam to try out the new demo or add the game to your wishlist as well. The game is slated for release in early 2024 on PC via Steam.
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