BlazeSky Coming To Steam Early Access August 17
Those who are into sci-fi action RPGs like Wing Copmmander should pay close attention to BlazeSky, a new entry into the genre arriving in beta form around mid-August.
Created by developer Double Robot, BlazeSky uses a 2.5D artstyle with 3D ships traversing lovely hand-drawn space galaxies. There are 50 ships to pilot in this version of the game, and a large variety of artillery to customize them with.
“Early Access is going to provide a unique opportunity for feedback from real players all over the world.” says lead developer Will Iverson. “I’m looking forward to hearing from everyone on everything – the story, the features, and gameplay balance. I can’t wait to share the world of BlazeSky – a modern science fiction open world environment – with fans of science fiction new and old.”
- 30 stunning hand-crafted star systems
- 50 playable ships, each with unique aesthetics and characteristics
- Over 25 hours of story-driven gameplay
- Wide range of weaponry to customize your ship with
- A dozen NPC allies nestled within a variety of starbases who’ll propel your story forwards
- Fight against a galaxy of original enemies, made up of murderous raiders, alien races, invaders from another reality, and sinister AI
- Simple, accessible controls in a 2.5D setting
Compared to most beta titles we announce here, BlazeSky’s time in Early Access form will be a very short one. The game is scheduled for official release in September, leaving a month — if that — for beta testing. You might think of just waiting, but Double Robot says you’ll pay less for the Early Access version ($19.99), and receive bonuses on top like an exclusive ship and a missile texture pack.