Black Skylands News

[h3]Greetings, Captains![/h3]

We trust many of you have already played the refreshed story and explored the new features. For those catching up, we've rolled out a substantial update for our launch! Below, you'll find a rundown of the release notes for Black Skylands 1.0.

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• [h3]Play as Eva in a newly reworked storyline.[/h3]
  — Uncover the secrets of Black Skylands and rescue Aspya!
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Meet new characters![/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Discover new islands with fresh quests.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Visit redesigned islands with better visuals and layouts.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Battle new enemies[/h3]
  And face revamped challenges from known foes.
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Find powerful Amulets with both passive and active abilities to tailor your gameplay.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Look out for special health-boosting plants along the way.[/h3]
  Try to find them all and get a solid HP boost!
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Move the Fathership to new locations to stay close to your ongoing quests.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Process ore into steel in your ship’s factory to upgrade your weapons and fortify your airship.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Upgrade weapons directly from your inventory using Gun Steel or Gold Coins.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Build and improve your base while collecting resources on your adventures.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Enjoy a smoother gameplay experience with our adjusted game balance.[/h3]
  
  
  
  
  
• [h3]Four difficulty setting options.[/h3]
  So whether you're an experienced captain or a newcomer to the world of Black Skylands, there's a difficulty level that's just right for you!
  
  

[h3]Other:[/h3]

• added Steam trading cards, wallpapers, emoticons and badges
  
• updated in-game collectable notes
  
• new art direction for most islands
  
• new art for some Falcon airships
  
• updated main NPC’s portraits and animations
  
• removed Falcons’ Assaults on liberated islands
  
• added new control map for gamepad
  
• optimization and performance fixes
  

(These release notes are for our most recent update. They detail the main changes, but there have been numerous other enhancements and performance improvements in the months leading up to 1.0.)


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[h2]Pre-Orders / Founders Bonus[/h2]
Good news for our Early Access supporters: pre-orders are now up and running smoothly! We faced a few challenges on the first day, but we're thrilled to announce that the 'Founders Bonus' should now be accessible to everyone. Thank you for your patience, and enjoy the rewards!



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[h2]Guiding Old Voyages[/h2]
Leading up to the 1.0 release, and with the major changes introduced in the 1.0 version, we recognized that some of you might have wished to continue your original Early Access journey. In anticipation of this, we created a separate branch on Steam for the Early Access build, giving you the option to either try out the new 1.0 experience or finish the story in the version you began with. Our main goal was ensuring none of our players felt their progress was disregarded.

Here's how to access your old save to continue your adventure:

1. Right-click on Black Skylands in your Steam library and select 'Properties'.
2. Choose 'Betas' from the left menu.
3. In 'Beta Participation', click the drop-down menu currently showing 'None'.
4. To continue pre-release adventures, select the 'early_access_game_version’ branch.
5. Close the window. The game will now update.
6. To return to the release version, choose 'None' in the 'Beta Participation' drop-down, close the window, and wait for the game to update.


Thanks for sailing with us on this journey. Stay awesome, and see you in the skies!


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Yours truly,



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Greetings, Captains!

The wait is finally over – We're thrilled to announce that Black Skylands has officially launched!


[h2]What’s New?[/h2]

• Play as Eva in a newly reworked storyline!
  
  
• Move the Fathership to new locations, discover new islands, and find powerful Amulets throughout the world.
  
  
• Process ore into steel in your ship’s factory to upgrade your weapons and fortify your airship. Upgrade weapons directly from your inventory using Steel or Gold.
  
  
• Build your base while collecting resources on your skyward adventures. Look out for special health-boosting plants along the way!
  
  
• Experience new bosses and improved challenges from existing enemies.
  
  
• Bugs have been fixed and game balance adjusted for a more seamless, sky-high adventure!
  

Take a quick peek at our earlier post for a complete breakdown of Black Skylands' new features and improvements.

A heartfelt thank you to all of you for taking this journey with us!
If you're enjoying your journey in Black Skylands, please take a moment to leave us a review.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/


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Yours truly,



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[h2]ːsteamhappyːBlack Skylands is releasing later today!ːsteamhappyː [/h2]



To celebrate, join us on Steam today, August 15th, at 16:30 CEST (15:30 UK, 10:30 pm ET, 07:30 am PT) for the final countdown to the release of the game - we'll even be giving a few copies away in the chat!

We're also being joined by some Devs from Hungry Couch, so make sure you don't miss this!

See you there!

The sale has ended.

[h3]Greetings, Captains![/h3]

Black Skylands is now available at a massive 50% OFF as part of Steam's Daily Deal. A deal so substantial, even the always-hungry sky would be full!

Now's a fantastic time to start your airborne adventure, as we're gearing up for a significant update, including a reworked story, arriving on AUGUST 15th!

Ready to set sail right away? Don't worry, we're making sure your current voyages carry over after our big update. More info coming on launch day!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/

Don't let this opportunity fly by — Your adventure awaits!

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Yours truly,



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[h3]Greetings, Captains![/h3]

The winds of Black Skylands are charting a new course. Our new launch date is August 15th! We know, it's a little longer to wait, but these extra few days are dedicated to further testing and improvements to ensure an even more enjoyable Day One experience.

On August 15th, the game will launch with a refreshed story that's been thoughtfully re-imagined, adding more depth to your adventure. You'll also find new features that add an extra layer of excitement to your gameplay. If you were part of our playtest earlier this year, these will be familiar to you! Plus, you can look forward to smoother, better-balanced gameplay.



As a special thank you to our Early Access supporters, all players who have purchased Black Skylands during Early Access will automatically receive the exclusive pre-order bonus items without any additional steps!

• Make a bold statement in the skies with the 'Golden Erne' Bow.
  
• Explore uncharted territories of the floating islands using the Swarmlit Hook.
  
• Take your weapons to the next level with the Special Mod-Chest's exclusive Tier 3 upgrade.
  
• Prepare for the challenges ahead with Extra Steel - a valuable resource to upgrade your equipment and enhance your arsenal!
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/


We truly appreciate your understanding and patience with the new release date. Years of development have gone into making Black Skylands a game we're proud of, and we can't wait to see it in the hands of players on multiple platforms next month!


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Yours truly,



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