Airborne Empire

April 17, 2026 The Wandering Band The Wandering Band, Stray Fawn Publishing
Real Time Strategy (RTS) Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Strategy Tactical Adventure Indie
PC Mac
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Build, manage, and grow your unique city in the skies. Traverse a vast and rich open world full of exotic technologies, relentless dangers, and many hidden treasures. Defend your inhabitants – and the kingdoms below! – from destructive attacks. Only daring leaders can reforge the Airborne Empire!
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Release Date April 17, 2026
Developer The Wandering Band
Publisher The Wandering Band, Stray Fawn Publishing
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Fantasy, Survival, Open world
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