- Devlog #5: Playtest, Water Scooping, Paint Jobs, and More - 2 October 2026
Playtest: October 12–22The next playtest is happening! We're testing co-op, arcade flight and a lot more. Break things, get lost, fail missions and tell us what feels wrong, that's the whole point😅Sign upJust a heads up: the content will be limited, so not everything we talk about in devlogs will be in this build.Getting ready for the playtestA big part of September went into preparing the build: fixing bugs, tuning settings, polishing the tutorial and all the small things you only notice when something goes wrong. Not the most exciting work to show, but we want this playtest to feel much smoother than the last on.Water scoopingLakes and the ocean are in, and you can now fly low and scoop water right into your tank for firefighting. Just don't go too low, the engine doesn't like it.Paint schemes and outfitsPlanes can now have different paint jobs. Characters got new outfits too: firefi…
- Devlog #4: Firefighting, Customization, Deliveries, and More - 9 September 2026
Firefighting missionsFire suppression missions are now a full part of the gameplay. Fires can start unexpectedly and spread fast. Time is everything.Character customizationWe've been working hard on a system that lets everyone make the character their own. The system is ready, now we're focused on adding more cool stuff to wear.Delivery missionsNot going to say too much here. From time to time you'll need to deliver packages. Pay close attention to what you're delivering and to whom. Some things might not be what they seem.WorldThe world got an update and a big optimization pass that lets us fill it with a massive amount of vegetation without hitting performance. The landscape also got a bit prettier.PlaneAdded instruments to the cockpit. First-person flying fans, get ready.Fixed a ton of old bugs and added two tons of new ones 🫠Lots of things moving forward at the same time. Stay tune…
- Devlog #3: Characters, Firefighting, Plane Upgrades, and Storage - 7 August 2026
CharactersWe started working on the characters. Not going to spoil too much, but I'll say this: you'll be able to change their outfits.FirefightingWe started working on additional mission types. One of them is forest fire suppression. It's still a prototype, but it's looking really promising.InventoryAfter the playtest it became clear that carrying only one item at a time is not great. So we added a simple inventory system. You can now carry multiple items in your hands. There's also a special slot for special items so they don't take up storage space. Basically, you now have two hands and pockets to carry things around.Plane upgradesThe base upgrade system for the plane is done. You can now improve your aircraft, buy and install a more powerful engine, increase tank capacity, and more. You'll also need to keep an eye on wear and tear on certain parts and do maintenance on time.StorageT…
- Harvest Skies X HypeTrain Digital - 29 July 2026
Hey everyone! 💛We've been keeping this one quiet for a few months, but we can finally share it: Harvest Skies officially has a publisher! 🎉We're partnering with HypeTrain Digital. They've published some great titles like Stoneshard, Breathedge, and Voidtrain, and we're really happy with how it's shaping up.What does this mean for the game and for you? With this support, we can actually build everything we've been planning. HypeTrain is stepping in to help with marketing, localization, and bringing the game to new platforms.We've got more surprises coming, but we'll share those when the time is right 👀Stay tuned for updates✈️✈️✈️
- Devlog #2: Co-op, Arcade Controls, Cockpit View, and Progression - 9 July 2026
Last month we shared the playtest results and laid out the plan. This month we actually did the things. Here's where we're at.Co-op is realMultiplayer has been merged into the main branch. Every system we build from now on is network-aware. This is a big milestone for us. We'll be sharing more on how co-op works soon.The characters are placeholder capsules for now, but there's something about them, right?Flight updatesWe added arcade controls with mouse. The idea is simple: you fly where you look. This should make it way easier for players without flight sim experience to get into the game. On top of that, flight physics got a major update across the board.Also, you can now fly from the cockpit in first person.Progression systemThe game now has actual progression. You can upgrade and improve the fuel station and mixing station. First elements of automation are in. This is just the begin…
- Devlog #1: Playtest Results, Numbers, and What's Next ✈️🌾 - 3 June 2026
Hey everyone!Monthly devlog time. This one is a big one, so grab a snack ✈️🌾Quick note before we start. We're going to post these devlogs once a month. No corporate fluff, no sugarcoating. Just real progress updates from a team of four. We'll share what's going well, what's not, and what we're doing about it. Think of it as the real story behind making this game.Now let's get into it.Playtest numbersFirst of all, thank you. The amount of feedback we got was honestly more than we expected, and we're really grateful.Here are the numbers:14,962 players got access6,732 unique players launched the game1,554 filled out the feedback form (that's a lot of data)Median playtime: 27 minutes (okay for a first playtest, but we're aiming for 45 min+ for the demo)Average playtime: 1 hour 5 minutesOverall enjoyment: 3.78 / 5 (66% gave 4 or 5)Recommendation score: 6.97 / 10Visual style: 4.26 / 5 (our h…
- Playtest closes tonight at 11 PM MDT ✈️🌾 - 12 May 2026
The open playtest closes tonight at 11 PM MDT. If you already have access, there's still time to play and share your feedback. You can find the feedback form in the main menu by clicking Send Feedback. It really helps us understand what to focus on next. If you haven't requested access yet, there's still time: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4110140 We're also running a video challenge where you can win free copies of the game for you and your friends. Record any airplane stunt, post it on social media with #harvestskiesgame, and drop the link in our Discord. Details and rules: discord.gg/WCDp3VZuYW Thanks to everyone who played, reported bugs, and shared feedback. It means the world to us 💛
- Open playtest is live. Try the core mechanics and share your feedback. - 8 May 2026
The open playtest is now live, and we'd love to have you try it.This build is focused on core single player mechanics: flying, keyboard and gamepad controls, mixing chemicals, refueling, spraying, and a few other systems. Still rough in places, but that's what playtests are for.Access will be granted in batches to players who requested it on the Steam page. If you've already clicked "Request Access", you're in the queue.After you've had a chance to play, please fill out the feedback form in the main menu (Send Feedback). It really helps us understand what needs improving.We're also running a video challenge where you can win free copies of the game for you and your friends! Record any airplane stunt, post it on social media with #harvestskiesgame, and drop the link in our Discord. All the details and rules: discord.gg/WCDp3VZuYWThanks for your interest and patience, it genuinely means a…
- Playtest is opening this Friday ✈️🌾 - 6 May 2026
We're opening Harvest Skies for playtesting, and we'd love to have you try it.This build is focused on core single player mechanics: flying, keyboard and gamepad controls, mixing chemicals, refueling, spraying, and a few other systems. Still rough in places, but that's what playtests are for.Access will be granted in batches to players who requested it on the Steam page. If you've already clicked "Request Access", you're in the queue.Thanks for your interest and patience, it genuinely means a lot. Hope to see you in the skies soon 💛
- Another Milestone Reached: 20,000 Wishlists - 4 April 2026
Hey everyone 💛We just hit 20 000 wishlists in less than 2 weeks. This is honestly insane for usThank you all so much for the support, comments, and excitement around the game ✈️🌾 It really means a lot to our small team and keeps us going every dayWe are currently preparing a closed playtest planned for the end of April. If you want to take part, you can request access directly on our Steam page,Thanks again for being part of this journey. See you in the skies 🙏
- Thank you for the amazing support! - 25 March 2026
You guys are insane - in the best way possible.We hit 1000 wishlists in just a day and a half. My inbox is absolutely flooded with comments, messages, and feedback across all platforms.I'm reading everything and replying as fast as I can. Best problem to have 😄Thank you all for the incredible support. This is just the beginning.See you in the skies ✈️
