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Forever Skies is a Polish survival game in which we find ourselves in a world covered with toxic fumes. As a scientist we carry out research, develop an airship and try to survive the deadly environment.
Forever Skies is an independent Polish survival FPP action game inspired by Cracow's smog. This is the debut of Far From Home studio, which was founded by a group of developers previously working on such productions as Divinity: Original Sin.
Plot
Forever Skies is set in the future where the Earth has been ruined by a weather cataclysm. As a result, the ground is covered with a thick layer of toxic fumes. However, some people are still scavenging the deserted cities, including the scientist we control. The protagonist must leave a safe deck of the sky ship in search of a cure for the disease ravaging the survivors.
The Polish team was inspired by the scientists' opinions on the state of the air in Krakow and man-made climate change. Surprisingly, these reports were received with indifference by the public. So the studio wanted to use their debut project to draw the audience's attention to these problems.
Game mechanics
Forever Skies uses many schemes typical for the genre. The action is observed from a first-person perspective, and our task is to survive in a hostile environment. At the same time we explore and research the game world to find a way to deal with the mysterious disease plaguing the rest of the human population.
To face the challenges of post-apocalyptic reality, we have to produce items and set up temporary bases. We also won't do without weapons, because in toxic fumes hides an unknown threat.
Game modes
Forever Skies was developed for single-player and co-op, although only the first option was available at the launch of the game in early access.
Last Update: June 23, 2023
Forever Skies Guide
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Videos and Screens
[1:45] Forever Skies - Release Date Trailer
[0:33] Forever Skies PS5 Demo Trailer
ZTGD: 5.5 / 10 by Terrence Johnson
There really isn’t one thing that I walked away from in Forever Skies that I absolutely hated; in fact, I found its approach quite refreshing to the genre. Having a lone scientist return to the polluted Earth is a great jumping point for some survival stories. And flying through the world was strangely beautiful at times, seeing the sun rise and set against the green sky and thunderstorms with the impressive lightning flashes and rain were my favorites to witness. Alas there just isn’t enough content currently for me to invest in this game fully, I don’t want to get burnt out on the limited content and then never come back to check out the game in all its glory. Forever Skies isn’t a bad game by any means, it’s just not a complete one and if you know that going in and aren’t bothered by it then you will have some fun in the skies.
GamingBolt: 7 / 10 by Joelle Daniels
Forever Skies offers a fun narrative survival adventure with a unique spin on how your home base operates. Sadly, its survival mechanics feel unnecessary and its combat is quite boring.
Game8: 86 / 100 by Aaron Bacabac
Forever Skies stuns with its visuals, score, and storytelling—but its true magic lies in the freedom to build and pilot your own airship through a post-apocalyptic sky. It’s thrilling, thoughtful, and wrapped in a tight gameplay loop with real emotional weight. The launch had a few bumps, but with updates on the horizon, this game’s future is nothing but skyward.
Forever Skies Summary
Early Access:June 22, 2023
Platforms:
PC Windows April 14, 2025
PlayStation 5 April 14, 2025
Xbox Series X/S 2026
Developer: Far From Home
Publisher: Far From Home
Forever Skies System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-7600 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580 or better, 31 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-7700K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 3.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2070 / Radeon RX 5700 XT or better, 31 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
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