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4v4, Freelook, & More | December 2025 Update

It's time for Skyfear's final update of 2025! This update completes a long list of smaller things that I believe brings the game to a good state, where I can now fully focus on some major new things.

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addedIt's time for Skyfear's final update of 2025! This update completes a long list of smaller things that I believe brings the game to a good state, where I can now fully focus on some major new things.
changedHighlights of this update:4V4! All game modes (except for Duel) have been increased from 6 players to 8, making battles 4V4. After extensive testing and discussion, it seemed that this improves the game's pacing. Battles should now be slightly more intense!
addedHighlights of this update:Freeplay mode! A new game mode that's empty. Use it for free roaming the arenas, practicing moves, or just enjoying the prehistoric atmospheres.
addedHighlights of this update:Some new visual/particle effects! Dragons now burst when killed, emitting streaming projectiles of whatever magic they had equipped. Smoke trails have also been added to bolt attacks.
addedHighlights of this update:New skybox in the Lairworld.
addedHighlights of this update:Added more geysers in the Lairworld.

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addedIt's time for Skyfear's final update of 2025! This update completes a long list of smaller things that I believe brings the game to a good state, where I can now fully focus on some major new things.
changed4V4! All game modes (except for Duel) have been increased from 6 players to 8, making battles 4V4. After extensive testing and discussion, it seemed that this improves the game's pacing. Battles should now be slightly more intense!
addedFreeplay mode! A new game mode that's empty. Use it for free roaming the arenas, practicing moves, or just enjoying the prehistoric atmospheres.
addedSome new visual/particle effects! Dragons now burst when killed, emitting streaming projectiles of whatever magic they had equipped. Smoke trails have also been added to bolt attacks.
addedNew skybox in the Lairworld.

It's time for Skyfear's final update of 2025! This update completes a long list of smaller things that I believe brings the game to a good state, where I can now fully focus on some major new things.

Highlights of this update:

  • 4V4! All game modes (except for Duel) have been increased from 6 players to 8, making battles 4V4. After extensive testing and discussion, it seemed that this improves the game's pacing. Battles should now be slightly more intense!

  • Free-look! Replaces the old "shoulder cam". Press and hold G to orbit the camera around you and see more of the battle.

  • Freeplay mode! A new game mode that's empty. Use it for free roaming the arenas, practicing moves, or just enjoying the prehistoric atmospheres.

  • Some new visual/particle effects! Dragons now burst when killed, emitting streaming projectiles of whatever magic they had equipped. Smoke trails have also been added to bolt attacks.

  • New skybox in the Lairworld.

  • Added more geysers in the Lairworld.

  • Adjusted mixing and volume of several of the game's "harsh" sounds.

  • Several tweaks to game mode score limits and modifiers to accommodate the new 4V4.

  • Spore icons will now hide when in the Main Menu.

  • Press "N" to manually hide all spore icons.

  • Some balance tweaks to all abilities.

  • Some small UX tweaks.

  • Various camera behavior adjustments.

  • Several updates to the How to Play content.

  • Several small bug fixes.

See commit log for full details: https://playskyfear.com/docs/commits

Sandbox Mode TBD

In October and November I teased a "Sandbox" mode, which actually was going to be part of Freeplay mode. Recently I made the decision to hit pause on this, since I felt the design and implementation was rushed I wouldn't have been happy with releasing it. Instead, Freeplay mode stays, but its just Freeplay, no editing tools. I also must admit this is astray from Skyfear's current priorities, so Sandbox features will have to come at a later date.

What to look for in 2026

Dragon updates, new maps, new magic types, and oh, the game needs a tutorial, doesn't it? 2026 will have larger updates most likely. We've been discussing ideas in the Discord server. Have a look in there if that interests you.

See roadmap for full details: https://playskyfear.com/docs/roadmap

Thank you for playing Skyfear. I hope you all have a fun Holiday Season, and see you in the new year! - telekrex, developer

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Steam News / 12 December 2025

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