Wild Blue Skies: Extended Gameplay Trailer Revealed
▼ Summary
– The game previously known as Wild Blue is now called Wild Blue Skies and has released new gameplay footage.
– Wild Blue Skies is developed by Chuhai Labs, led by former Nintendo programmer Giles Goddard who worked on Star Fox.
– The gameplay features dogfighting sequences through ancient ruins on a stormy planet, shown in an unedited trailer.
– Players control ace pilot Bowie Stray and his team fighting evil forces Grimclaw, with flight combat and animal companion chatter.
– The game is confirmed for Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms but does not yet have a release date.
The highly anticipated retro-inspired rail shooter Wild Blue Skies has unveiled a substantial new gameplay trailer, showcasing over four minutes of uninterrupted aerial combat. Originally introduced as Wild Blue, the project now carries its full title and demonstrates significant progress since its initial announcement earlier this year.
Development is spearheaded by Giles Goddard, a former Nintendo programmer whose credentials include work on the legendary Star Fox series. Goddard leads the creative team at Chuhai Labs, a Kyoto-based studio bringing authentic expertise to this nostalgic flight combat experience. The newly released footage presents a raw dogfighting sequence set against the dramatic backdrop of ancient ruins on a storm-wracked alien world.
Players assume the role of ace pilot Bowie Stray, commanding a squad of anthropomorphic animal companions against the malevolent forces of Grimclaw. The gameplay captures the essence of classic rail shooters through intense space combat and the distinctive banter of squadron mates communicating during missions. This combination of fast-paced aerial action and character-driven dialogue faithfully recreates the atmosphere that defined the genre’s golden era.
While the extended trailer provides an exciting glimpse into the game’s development, specific launch details remain forthcoming. Wild Blue Skies is confirmed for release on Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms, though prospective pilots will need to wait for further announcements regarding its eventual arrival date.
(Source: Game Informer)
