Menu

«Previous post | Next post»

Press release:
Kirkland, WA, July 28th, 2020 – BlazeSky developer Double Robot is pleased to announce that its sci-fi action RPG “BlazeSky is set to warp into Steam Early Access on August 17th!

Giving players the opportunity to buy the game ahead of its official launch in September, the Early Access provides fans with an exclusive ship and missile texture pack, and an early adopter price of $19,99.

“Early Access is going to provide a unique opportunity for feedback from real players all over the world.” states Lead Developer, Will Iverson.

“I’m looking forward to hearing from everyone on everything – the story, the features, and gameplay balance. I can’t wait to share the world of BlazeSky – a modern science fiction open world environment – with fans of science fiction new and old.”

BlazeSky blends the timeless gameplay of Wing Commander and the scope and action of Privateer, into a stunning 2.5D setting. It provides an accessible control scheme, 30 hand-crafted star systems, and over 25 hours of story-driven, voice-acted gameplay, to create an incredible sci-fi action RPG.

Key Features:

30 stunning hand-crafted star systems

50 playable ships, each with unique aesthetics and characteristics

Over 25 hours of story-driven gameplay

Wide range of weaponry to customize your ship with

A dozen NPC allies nestled within a variety of starbases who’ll propel your story forwards

Fight against a galaxy of original enemies, made up of murderous raiders, alien races, invaders from another reality, and sinister AI

Simple, accessible controls in a 2.5D setting

BlazeSky will launch in the Fall of 2020. You can wishlist the game on Steam here.

About Double Robot
Founded by self-taught computer programmer Todd M. Gillissie, Gilligames released the musical sim/role-playing game “Shady O’Grady’s™ Rising Star” in 2007. The studio went on to publish their first iPhone game, and most successful title to date, “Stranded Without A Phone” on October 19, 2009. Gilligames announced that it will be releasing Rising Star 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2007 game in August 2020.