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Steam Next Fest - Free Trial!

Attention Pilots! We'd like to announce that we are participating in the STEAM NEXT FEST from February 23rd through March 2nd, 2026.

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changedThe ProjectAs some virtual pilots already know, Combat Pilot: Carrier Qualification will be the first in a string of titles we intend to develop. If you're curious about what that means, feel free to check out the project's history and future plans on our Forum and website . We've also answered many common questions about the project in an FAQ touching on many topics surrounding development. We also have our official Discord server where you can share you passion for combat flight-simulators, the air war in the Pacific Theater, and upcoming Combat Pilot titles.
addedActionAs you can see from the images above, there will be a lot to enjoy in the Combat Pilot: Carrier Qualification Free Trial, make sure you add it to your wishlist today:
changedActionhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2761800/COMBAT_PILOT_CARRIER_QUALIFICATION/ We look forward to growing the Combat Pilot community here on Steam! Let us know in the comments what aircraft you are looking forward to flying the most and thank you for reading our first announcement on Steam!

COMBAT PILOT: CARRIER QUALIFICATION changes

changedAs some virtual pilots already know, Combat Pilot: Carrier Qualification will be the first in a string of titles we intend to develop. If you're curious about what that means, feel free to check out the project's history and future plans on our Forum and website . We've also answered many common questions about the project in an FAQ touching on many topics surrounding development. We also have our official Discord server where you can share you passion for combat flight-simulators, the air war in the Pacific Theater, and upcoming Combat Pilot titles.
addedAs you can see from the images above, there will be a lot to enjoy in the Combat Pilot: Carrier Qualification Free Trial, make sure you add it to your wishlist today:
changedhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2761800/COMBAT_PILOT_CARRIER_QUALIFICATION/ We look forward to growing the Combat Pilot community here on Steam! Let us know in the comments what aircraft you are looking forward to flying the most and thank you for reading our first announcement on Steam!

Attention Pilots!

We'd like to announce that we are participating in the STEAM NEXT FEST from February 23rd through March 2nd, 2026.

Free Trial

During this one week fest, we will offer the community a Free Trial of Combat Pilot: Carrier Qualification! This trial will include our latest Alpha version and is open to everyone on Steam. If you are not yet taking part in our Patreon Alpha, this is a great way to get your hands on this next generation flight sim!

Content

The Free Trial of Carrier Qualification includes the following:

  • Easy to create Quick Missions

  • Flyable US F4F-4 fighter and Japanese A6M2 Model 21 "Zero" fighter

  • USS Enterprise and IJN Akagi aircraft carriers

  • Realistic flight physics and systems modeling

  • Realistic carrier take-offs and landings

  • Midway Atoll (Sand and Eastern Island)

Here's a short trailer, shot in the Alpha Build: https://youtu.be/_wHu6J304I4?si=xASWP3h5P6QUKnmT

The Project

As some virtual pilots already know, Combat Pilot: Carrier Qualification will be the first in a string of titles we intend to develop. If you're curious about what that means, feel free to check out the project's history and future plans on our Forum and website. We've also answered many common questions about the project in an FAQ touching on many topics surrounding development. We also have our official Discord server where you can share you passion for combat flight-simulators, the air war in the Pacific Theater, and upcoming Combat Pilot titles.

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Action

As you can see from the images above, there will be a lot to enjoy in the Combat Pilot: Carrier Qualification Free Trial, make sure you add it to your wishlist today:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2761800/COMBAT_PILOT_CARRIER_QUALIFICATION/ We look forward to growing the Combat Pilot community here on Steam! Let us know in the comments what aircraft you are looking forward to flying the most and thank you for reading our first announcement on Steam!

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Steam News / 20 February 2026

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