Guardians of the Wild Sky
Steam News 10 February 20263mo ago

Guardians of the Wild Sky is joining Steam Next Fest!

Ahoy, explorers of the wild skies! Every great adventure begins by venturing into the unknown, and now the clouds are parting for a new chapter…Set your sails on Steam Fest starting Feb 23 as Guardians of the Wild Sky i…

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addedEvery great adventure begins by venturing into the unknown, and now the clouds are parting for a new chapter…Set your sails on Steam Fest starting Feb 23 as Guardians of the Wild Sky is taking part in this year's event! Check out our Steam Next Fest Trailer here:
addedDemo OverviewRather than cutting features or locking down systems, we’ve opened up multiple islands and given players the freedom to build a ship, leave the starting island, and sail in any direction they choose . That moment of setting sail and discovering a new land is core to the game experience, and we wanted the demo to fully capture that sense of adventure.
addedDemo OverviewThis demo offers a meaningful slice of the world, while leaving plenty of room for new discoveries and adventures in the full release.
changedDemo Overview[dynamiclink href=" https://store.steampowered.com/app/4359380/Guardians_of_the_Wild_Sky_Demo/ "]
changedWhat is included in the demoExperiment with multiple weapon types to find your preferred combat style
changedWhat is included in the demoIf this is your first time hearing about Guardians of the Wild Sky we invite you to check out our gameplay demo video that gives you a glimpse of the game’s core mechanics. For all our builders out there, you may be interested in our ghost building video, that goes over how to fully automate your base with the help of your Guardians.

Ahoy, explorers of the wild skies!

Every great adventure begins by venturing into the unknown, and now the clouds are parting for a new chapter…Set your sails on Steam Fest starting Feb 23 as Guardians of the Wild Sky is taking part in this year's event! Check out our Steam Next Fest Trailer here:

Key Dates

  • Press Demo live Feb 12

  • CosmeticSteam Next Fest runs Feb 23March 2

Demo Overview

For the demo, we’ve chosen an 8-hour playtime window per world to ensure the experience stays true to what Guardians of the Wild Sky is about: exploration, creativity, and discovery.

Rather than cutting features or locking down systems, we’ve opened up multiple islands and given players the freedom to build a ship, leave the starting island, and sail in any direction they choose. That moment of setting sail and discovering a new land is core to the game experience, and we wanted the demo to fully capture that sense of adventure.

The 8-hour limit applies per playthrough, so players who want to continue playing can start a fresh character and explore again. From fortified castles to epic airships and even flying pagodas, the demo is designed to support a wide range of creative builds without shrinking the systems that make the game what it is.

There’s a huge amount of content to check out; biomes to explore, guardians to capture, enemies to fight, characters to meet, and plenty of quests to embark upon!

This demo offers a meaningful slice of the world, while leaving plenty of room for new discoveries and adventures in the full release.

Thank you for taking the time to jump in and explore with us, we truly appreciate it.

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4359380/Guardians_of_the_Wild_Sky_Demo/"]

What is included in the demo

  • Explore the demo freely within an 8 hour play window, this is an 8 hour cap per play, per world

  • Progress your character up to level 20

  • A significant portion of the world is open to explore, roughly 30% of the world explorable

  • Experiment with multiple weapon types to find your preferred combat style

  • Most building types unlockable, allowing you to create everything from functional bases to ambitious sky bound structures

If this is your first time hearing about Guardians of the Wild Sky we invite you to check out our gameplay demo video that gives you a glimpse of the game’s core mechanics. For all our builders out there, you may be interested in our ghost building video, that goes over how to fully automate your base with the help of your Guardians.

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Before we set sail, we want to thank you for being part of this journey. As a small crew, we’re pouring our passion into Guardians of the Wild Sky and are committed to crafting an experience that feels worth the voyage. We’re listening closely to your feedback as we continue to chart the course ahead. So, that just about wraps up our latest announcement; we can’t wait to see you all back in the skies.

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Steam News / 10 February 2026

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