Forever Skies will debut July 27 on Xbox Series X/S

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Polish developer Far From Home has announced that their breakout debut title Forever Skies will be released on Xbox Series X|S on July 27, 2026.

The news was revealed today during Summer Game Fest as part of the Future Games Show
Summer Showcase. Here’s a video link.

The Final Echoes Update Also Touches Down

The July 27 launch will also coincide with the release of a major free update across PC, PS5
and Xbox X/S. “The Final Echoes” update concludes a series of community-driven updates
that have introduced a wide range of new features and content to Forever Skies, including:

Additional side quests exploring the stories of the world’s former inhabitants

A new airship electricity system

A complete overhaul of the airship damage system

Additional enemies and combat encounters

Unique landmarks to discover and explore

New airship tools and devices

Extensive custom difficulty settings

New airship decor items to customize your vessel

Location variety overhaul

Pre-orders On Xbox X|S Available Now

Alongside the Xbox release date announcement, Far From Home has opened pre-orders on
the Xbox Store. Players who pre-order the game will be able to play 72 hours ahead of the
official release date, along with access to the game’s official Support Pack, which is a
collection of four unique cosmetic airship decoration items that can be printed

In Forever Skies, players take on the role of scientists sent back to a toxic, post-apocalyptic
Earth to uncover a cure for a virus threatening the last remnants of humanity. Using advanced technology, players explore, scavenge, and survive while piloting a customizable high-tech airship. Whether playing solo or teaming up with up to four players in co-op, Forever Skies delivers an immersive survival experience where exploration, crafting, and resourcefulness are essential to overcoming this harsh new reality.

Forever Skies originally launched in April 2025 as a timed console exclusive on PS5 and has
since surpassed 500,000 copies sold.