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Wild Blue Skies is a 90s-style flight-combat game set in a world of dogfights and boss battles. Learn more about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
Wild Blue Skies Release Date and Time
Releasing on August 13, 2026
Wild Blue Skies is releasing on August 13, 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlisting is open on all digital storefronts. According to the PlayStation Store, the game is expected to launch on August 13, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. ET / 10:00 A.M. PT. We’ll be sure to update this article when more information comes out!
Check the timetable below to see what time the game releases for PlayStation 5 in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 1:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, August 14, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Friday, August 14, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Friday, August 14, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Friday, August 14, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Friday, August 14, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
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Wild Blue Skies Overview
Wild Blue Skies is a modern take on the classic on-rail arcade flight shooters of the '90s, developed by Chuhai Labs and published by Balor Games for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can soar through a hand-crafted, anime-styled world across oceans, desert ridges, and caves, battling enemy waves and taking on boss fights as they push back the forces of the villainous Grimclaw.
Is Wild Blue Skies on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Wild Blue Skies has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Wild Blue Skies on PS Plus?
No, Wild Blue Skies has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Wild Blue Skies on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Wild Blue Skies has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
June 2, 2026 | Release Date Confirmation
Barol Games and Chuhai Labs confirmed the release date of Wild Blue Skies for August 13, 2026.
February 23, 2026 | Steam Demo Release
The game's demo debuted during Steam Next Fest.
2025
March 13, 2025 | Initial Announcement
Wild Blue Skies was first teased in March 2025 with a preview announcement on YouTube.
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