“Sky-high” cooperative survival game ATMOSFAR will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on October 29, publisher Shueisha Games and developer Apog Labs announced.
“We’re so excited for players to discover the world of ATMOSFAR this October,” said Apog Labs head of studio Olof Kindblad in a press release. “We have huge ambitions for ATMOSFAR to become a survival adventure that stands proudly alongside other greats in the genre, and our Early Access launch on October 29 marks an astronomical step in our journey towards 1.0. Whether taking off as a solo adventurer or squadding up with players in online [cooperative play], we can’t wait for players to take flight among the clouds of Tycos later this month.”
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Uncover the fate of humanity’s final outpost as you survive and explore a thrilling world of floating islands and soaring beasts. Brave the skies on your own or assemble a squadron of your friends as you scavenge scrap to engineer and upgrade flying vessels while bringing your airbase along for the journey.
Key Features
- An Open World – Travel through an open world of floating islands and aerial wonders. Discover how its airborne circumstances has shaped the creatures and biomes inhabiting it as you level up your piloting skills while navigating the skies.
- The Wasp – The Wasp is an agile vessel that can both zip through the sky and hover in place. Constructed in four different classes, each type of Wasp has its own set of unique appearance, abilities and aerodynamics. Deploy a foldable camp with the Utility Wasp, airlift heavy scrap with the Cargo Wasp, explore new terrain with the Scout Wasp or stun your enemies with the Fighter Wasp; it’s all about bringing the right Wasp for the job.
- The Cloud Cruiser – The Cloud Cruiser is a large and slow mobile airbase capable of housing everything important to you. Bring your Wasps and the fuel they need with you in the hangar section, furnish the lounge area to your preference and pilot the Cruiser yourself from the helm.
- Multiplayer Cooperative Play – You don’t need to venture into ATMOSFAR alone! Up to four players can camp out, hitch a ride on a friend’s Wasp or fly in formation. Cooperate on the management and building of your collective Cloud Cruiser and experience the odyssey together.
- Extract Scrap – Live off the land by extracting scrap you find in nature. Convert old heaps of junk into individual parts that can be used again for new items.
- Construct Something New – Upgrade and expand your arsenal of items, tools and modules. Manufacture fuel and other consumables and, with the right artifacts, upgrade modules and sections for your flying vessels.
- Make It Your Own – Swap out engine parts, hover sections or entire hulls to get your preferred configuration: Add attachables, decals and paint jobs to make your Wasp looking its best. Make your Cloud Crusier your own mobile home and upgrade its various sections to better support your more demanding expeditions.
- Manage Resources – Keep an eye on your resources to avoid awkward situations! Your backpack houses a life support system powering both you and your tools with vital needs. The machines you rely on also rely on you: Make sure that they are fueled, well maintained and repaired when needed so that you’re always ready to go when things get dire.
- Flora and Fauna – Orient yourself on a new home planet and investigate its alien characteristics. Discover a wealth of strange plants, explore lush biomes and observe looming alien creatures.
- Whether the Weather – Take cover when day turns to night or when calm weather and winds grow unfavorable. From howling jet streams to thunderous rainstorms, the treacherous weather of planet Tycos will require you to excel your piloting as you’re traversing the skies.
Watch a new trailer below.