After two years in early access the steampunk adventure from tinyBuild and Hungry Couch, Black Skylands, will finally be available for full launch this summer. Black Skylands follows the story of Eva, a young and brave pilot, and her trusty moth Luma as they explore the world of Aspya. Together, they face off against enemy pirates and unknown dangers hidden in the clouds.

Black Skylands features a combination of aerial and ground fighting tactics, with players using dozens of upgradeable weapons from their arsenal. As they progress, players can gather resources and upgrade their flying base, create powerful artifacts, tinker in the workshop, construct buildings, and farm the land. They can also improve their ship by choosing from a maneuverable sloop, a spacious barge, or something in between that fits their playstyle.

Some of the most significant updates that Black Skylands received during its time in Early Access include the addition of 30 swarmlit amulets, new upgrade systems, new islands, enemies, and bosses, as well as a rewritten storyline. Players can also customize their arsenal to fit their playstyle with tons of weapons modifications and abilities. Being strategic in how weapons and airships are modified is essential as players will need to be prepared to fight on both land and in the skies.

In addition to the new updates, Black Skylands offers an expansive open world for players to explore. They can travel through forests, farms, snowy lands, and corrupted desert islands, and discover things no one has ever seen before. Once players have finished the main storyline, they can take on tons of different challenges, destroy hordes of enemies, and get unique rewards by going on raids to test themselves.

The game's top-down perspective is visually stunning, and the soundtrack perfectly captures the steampunk feel of the game. Black Skylands is a game that is sure to keep players engaged for hours on end, with its combination of exploration, combat, and crafting. The game's story is also well-crafted, with engaging characters and a world that feels alive.

Black Skylands Key Features

Black Skylands offers a range of key features that ensure an immersive and exciting gameplay experience:

• Fight in the skies and on land: Engage in both aerial and ground combat using a diverse selection of upgradeable weapons from your arsenal.

• Gather resources and upgrade your flying base: Create powerful artifacts, tinker in the workshop, construct buildings, and cultivate the land to strengthen your base.

• Improve your ship: Choose from a maneuverable sloop, a spacious barge, or a vessel that suits your unique playstyle.

• Conquer new territory: Liberate occupied lands, expand your influence, and unlock exciting opportunities for yourself.

• Explore an expansive open world: Traverse forests, farms, snowy lands, and corrupted desert islands, discovering unseen wonders along the way.

Overall, Black Skylands is an excellent game for anyone who enjoys steampunk adventure games. Its combination of exploration, combat, and crafting, as well as its stunning visuals and engaging storyline, make it a must-play game.

Black Skylands is now available on Steam in Early Access for $19.99, and it will be coming to consoles later this year. Join the community’s Discord to stay up to date on when the game is expected to land on consoles. The game's departure from Early Access and arrival on consoles this summer is a significant milestone for the developers who have worked tirelessly to create a rich and engaging game for players.

About Hungry Couch

Hungry Couch was founded in April of 2019 by Konstantin Burov. In 2021 his team joined the tinyBuild family and right now is working on its debut open-world skypunk sandbox game—Black Skylands. For more information visit https://hungrycouchgames.com/. ​

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild is a Seattle-based video game label that started when two guys made an indie cult hit No Time to Explain. Since 2011, the studio expanded to two more locations in Amsterdam and Riga, and brought you hits like Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, Party Hard, and SpeedRunners. For more information visit https://www.tinybuild.com.