Airhead News

Airhead is now Steam Deck Verified

Hello everyone,

our Steam Deck Compatibility rating is in and we are happy to announce that Airhead is Steam Deck Verified!

That means that you can explore the mysterious and intriguing world of Airhead wherever you like, and you don’t have to worry if the text is too small, or that you have to manually change the settings for it to run well, or that it shows you the wrong controls.

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Update Notes for Feb 19

fixed an issue where a certain endgame glass wall did not break correctly
fixed an issue where you could glitch through a drawbridge in the canyon area
fixed an issue where the game would have animation issues upon starting it for the first time on a monitor with more than 60Hz
fixed an issue where you would sometimes glitch through a rock above a certain lake
fixed a possible softlock in the final boss fight regarding a metal object falling through the floor
fixed a possible softlock regarding a certain excavation tool
fixed a possible softlock in the cave where you could unintentionally dash over an early game rock upon revisiting the area
fixed a possible softlock due to an autosave triggering accidentally when jumping down into a certain lake with the Head

Where’s Your Head at? AIRHEAD Lands Today!

Take control of Body, a headless being, who finds Head within a cave, right after it is separated from its symbiotic counterpart. Left for dead, You will take the deflating Head’s life upon your shoulders, bringing you on a journey through this industrial post-apocalypse, refilling Head on air cylinders found along the way to sustain your life. The perilous world holds many secrets and obstacles to overcome, and when the time comes and the impact of your decisions becomes clear you must decide if you are willing to bear the consequences to save a friend's life.

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Exploring diverse locations such as dark caverns, ancient ruins, and abandoned factories, you will discover old technologies to utilize, and a myriad of strange creatures to meet. You will be tasked with solving puzzles that will challenge your logic and creativity, unlocking upgrades and abilities to get Airhead ever closer to its objective and discover the truth behind Head’s connection to this world.

´“We love games that tell remarkable stories in innovative and creative ways. Coupling the incredibly accessible platformer genre with the affecting narratives of decay, connection, and hope is a recipe for success. We feel Airhead captures all of this and more, which is why we are incredibly excited to put it in players' hands.”

Have fun and don't lose your head!

This gorgeous new Metroidvania game hits the spot as we await Silksong

Hollow Knight Silksong might arrive this year, but the most anticipated Metroidvania on PC still remains somewhat of an unknown. Fortunately, in the wake of the successful Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, another gorgeous puzzle-platformer Metroidvania sets its Steam release date and Airhead is looking like an absolutely gorgeous adventure with shades of the unsettling Inside and even Psychonauts 2.

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Airhead Floats Onto Your PC This February

Today we are revealing the launch date for our upcoming Metroidvania-style puzzle-platformer game, Airhead. Developed by Octato and Massive Miniteam, their debut title will see players exploring the post-apocalyptic world of Airhead, discovering its secrets from 12th February 2024.

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Players will experience a complex, personal story of companionship and discovery in a sprawling interconnected world. After being ripped apart by a mysterious machine, the symbiotic being Head is slowly but surely deflating, but the unassuming Body - witnessing the tragedy - bravely takes the fate of Head on its shoulders, with the two becoming Airhead. You play as Airhead, and relying on air tanks to keep the Head inflated, it is a race against time to find the mysterious machine and save Head no matter the cost. However, as players explore the world they will uncover the mystery of what connects Head, the air tanks, and the technology that litters the world.

Exploring the beautifully crafted environments, players will unlock new puzzles that will require logic and creativity to solve, using the environment, technology, and the various air tanks to keep Head alive. New upgrades and abilities will be discovered as Airhead explores the dark caverns and ancient ruins of this mysterious world while meeting a myriad of creatures who may want to help or hinder your journey.