# Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire

> Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is a homage to JRPG classics! Set in the open skies, experience adrenaline-filled turn-based dogfights as you take the role of captain and unite a party of rag-tag sky pirates setting upon an unforgettable, touching journey.

## Game facts

- Developer: Octeto Studios
- Publisher: PQube
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 25, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC and MOBILE
- Genres: RPG, JRPG, SRPG, Adventure, Game, Party-BasedRPG
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1691750/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Chinese (China), Korean (South Korea), Japanese (Japan), Mexican Spanish; Subtitles: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Chinese (China), Korean (South Korea), Japanese (Japan), Mexican Spanish; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sky-oceans-wings-for-hire)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- A floating-island setting reminiscent of Skies of Arcadia and nostalgia for classic JRPGs
- A bright, vibrant art style with appealing character designs and 2D animation
- An emotional and warm story centered on Glenn’s relationships with his companions

### Weaknesses

- Combat is repetitive and boring, with misses and enemy healing making its pace feel slow
- Flight and movement controls are considered either overly sensitive or sluggish, and difficult to handle in narrow areas
- Bugs and technical flaws, including clipping, infinite item acquisition, halted dialogue progression, visible sky chests, and crashes

## Links

- [Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5610)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5610/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T11:36:21.887Z