- Reality Break has officially launched!! - 10 February 2025
Hi everyone!! Today, I am thrilled to release Reality Break, my sci-fi Action RPG Roguelite! I have been working on this game for several years, and it feels rather unbelievable that it is finally out. I started small with Evil Robot Traffic Jam HD, a tiny game that was an HD version of an even tinier game. Then, I created Sky Cannoneer, which was a bit bigger... but Reality Break is downright huge! It even uses similar cloud technology from Sky Cannoneer for one of its zones :). In Reality Break, you're a mercenary who unwittingly becomes imbued with the power to alter reality and finds themselves thrown into a chaotic maelstrom where sinister forces attempt to stop them at every turn. Use the Rewrite mechanic to change the fundamental nature of the gameplay: resize a weapon to fit your ship, upgrade items to unlock fantastic powers, increase the difficulty, add time to a ticking clock…
- v1.2.0 Game Update - Multiplayer is here! - 19 May 2020
Greetings, Corsairs!I am thrilled to launch the second major update for Sky Cannoneer today, bringing local multiplayer to the world of Emoria! Battle Games This first iteration of pvp comes in the form of local multiplayer via the new Battle Games. In this mode, you and a friend can choose from all Techs, Superpowers, Forts, Boosters, and Summons, then clash with each other to see who reigns supreme! And, while it's implemented as local multiplayer, the mode is designed to support Steam Remote Play Together for online pvp, including seamless support of multiple players on the same keyboard (whether virtually shared or on the same machine). Input Rebinding and Gamepad support This update also includes the first pass at an input remapping system, allowing you to customize your gameplay experience. This extends to the brand new gamepad support added in this update! Lots More! As usual, th…
- Multiplayer surprise and Weekend Sale! - 1 May 2020
Hello, Cannoneers! Sale WeekendFirst of all, Sky Cannoneer is 20% off this weekend. The game has received multiple updates, including new game modes as well as many quality of life updates, balance changes, and bug fixes. So check it out! I would love to welcome more Corsairs to our Haven Battalions. Also, if you're enjoying the game, please leave a review! And if you have feedback, feel free to respond here, post in the forums, or email me directly at [email protected]. MultiplayerNow, like I mentioned in the previous Roadmap Update, multiplayer is coming to Sky Cannoneer very soon. As in, this month! It will support local pvp, and will be playable over the network using Steam Remote Play Together. I also have an additional surprise for you guys. The original plan was to start off with the basic gameplay and layer on the additional techs and other gameplay elements in futu…
- Localization Update! - 9 April 2020
Greetings, Corsairs! Today I'm releasing the first localization update for Sky Cannoneer. I'm working on other loc options as well. This update also includes additional quality of life tweaks, balance, and fixes. Enjoy, and thank you for supporting the game!
- April-June Roadmap - 27 March 2020
Greetings, Corsairs! I hope you've been enjoying Corsair difficulty and Ironman mode. Has anyone beaten the ultimate challenge with both enabled? I haven't. For me, it has been a busy time as I continue to improve Sky Cannoneer with some exciting new features for you all. Without further ado, here's a tentative roadmap for the next few months! Upcoming featuresKey rebinding: this is an important feature to get into the game, not only because most games should have it, but because it will support other features down the road Gamepad support: for players who prefer to use a gamepad First pass at localization: I'm starting with 3-4 languages and will build from there Ongoing: balance, performance, and fixes So, there you have it! Oh, wait, there's also this little item... Local PvP is coming to Sky Cannoneer! This will include the option for Steam Remote Play Together, which helps me deliv…
- v1.1.5 Game Update! - 19 March 2020
Hello Cannoneers!First of all, thanks for continuing to send feedback on Sky Cannoneer. I'm eager to improve the game and to incorporate your thoughts into each update. Quick aside: if you're enjoying the game and the updates, please write a brief Review on the game's store page! Each review helps possible players know whether they would enjoy the game, and also helps me know what to improve in the future :). v1.1.5 UpdateThis update focuses on a few Quality of Life improvements illustrated below, along with overall boosts to performance in dense combat, as well as a few balance tweaks and bug fixes. Option: Show Entire Wall GridYou can now visualize the entire wall placement grid at once, instead of it only appearing around your placement cursor. This is toggled in the Options dialog, Miscellaneous section. Button: "Done Placing"If you're done placing cannons or walls, you can click th…
- v1.1.0 Game Update! - 12 March 2020
We are very excited to launch the first major update for Sky Cannoneer today, including two new game modes! Each of these new modes individually makes the game harder, and enabling both of them is the toughest challenge currently available in Sky Cannoneer. Do you have what it takes to defeat the merciless enemy forces arrayed against you? To support these new modes, there are new achievements as well as many balance changes. In addition, we've been working on quality of life improvements as well as bug fixes. More of those will continue to be implemented over the coming weeks, as well as a cool surprise or two ;). Check out the full patch notes. Let us know what you think of the new gameplay, and leave a Review on the Store Page. Thank you for supporting Sky Cannoneer! To stay updated, please like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
- Cloud saves and Gameplay Preview - 9 March 2020
Greetings, Corsairs! Cloud saves are now implemented for Sky Cannoneer. Soon, we will also be releasing the first Sky Cannoneer gameplay update. It will include two new game modes, various balance changes, quality of life improvements, difficulty tweaks, bug fixes, and support for new achievements! And... here's a tiny sneak peek at the new game modes:
- Available Now! - 22 February 2020
Sky Cannoneer is officially available on Steam! Today we've also updated the game to build 1.0.2.0, with some fixes, polish, and keybinds for all main gameplay actions to act as a stepping stone towards full key rebinding. Let us know what you think of the game and what you would like to see next!
- Game Spotlight: Bosses - 22 January 2020
This time we're looking at the formidable Council Battlestation Mk. I. It's the first of many boss fights in Sky Cannoneer, and it will test your capabilities as a tactician and strategist. Check it out at the link below! Sky Cannoneer Game Spotlight: Bosses
- Game Spotlight: Cannons - 3 January 2020
Greetings, Cannoneers! Leading up to next month's launch of Sky Cannoneer, we will be briefly spotlighting a few game elements so you guys can get a taste of some of the depth in the game. Today's spotlight shows one of the core building blocks of the game: Cannons! Check it out at the link below! Sky Cannoneer Game Spotlight: Cannons
- Announcing Sky Cannoneer! - 19 November 2019
We are thrilled to announce Sky Cannoneer, a modernized and expanded spiritual successor to an arcade classic! Become a skilled Corsair in the Sky Lord's Armada as you unravel the mystery behind the plague that ravaged your planet Emoria. Upgrade your flying Assault Haven, unlock powerful new types of Battle Forts and Booster pylons, then choose which Techs, Powers, and Summons you will bring to bear against the enemy forces! Over the course of the game, you improve your flexibility and power to deal with ever-increasing challenges and threats, with millions of possible combinations for your Haven’s loadout and upgrade setup creating cool and surprising twists on the original game’s formula. The game includes a story campaign with dozens of scenarios and unique mission types as well as ferocious boss fights! Take to the skies and save Emoria! Sky Cannoneer will release in February of 20…
