This week we mark the one year since the official launch of Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire, with two big thank-yous to the community. Firslty, a brand-new Sky Oceans Original Soundtrack, created especially for fans of Glenn Windwalker and his crew, is available to purchase on Steam to coincide with the anniversary.
The Sky Oceans Original Soundtrack
Composed by Matías Castro Cancino, a talented composer known for scores that balance emotional depth with cinematic impact, the Sky Oceans Original Game Soundtrack is a celebration of Glenn Windwalker and his crew. Active since 2010, Matías has written original music for film, animation and games, with credits including Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire and The Spirit of the Samurai. His work has featured in global campaigns for The Book of Boba Fett, Moon Knight and Mortal Kombat 1. Beyond screen scoring he also releases sci-fi inspired ambient music as Darkest Dreams, crafting immersive soundscapes with analogue synthesisers and orchestral textures.
The album features new recordings that spotlight character themes and fan-favourite motifs from across the journey. The Original Game Soundtrack aligns with the anniversary with a great price of $5.00 with an applied 10% discount for players who have already purchased the game or purchase the game and OST bundle.
A year of fixes and refinements
Octeto Studios has treated the first year of Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire like a mission, not a milestone. Update by update, the team has rebuilt feel, clarity and balance so the experience today is night and day from launch. It is the result of steady work, player feedback and a studio that refuses to let the adventure drift.
On PC the game is now Steam Deck Verified and supports cloud saves, while quality updates across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC have refined tutorials, UI prompts, cinematics and a handful of rare progression snags.
Improvements delivered since launch:
Flight controls updated for sharper handling and more confident manoeuvres
New tutorials added to onboard captains faster and with less friction
More graphics settings on PC so players can tune performance and image quality
Combat balance updated for cleaner reads, fairer challenge and better flow
Enemy behaviours updated to create smarter threats and more varied encounters
Combat cutscene fast-forward toggle added with multiple quality of life improvements
Traditional Chinese support added to welcome more players aboard
Steam Deck verified for smooth portable play
Hundreds of bugs fixed across quests, achievements, combat, management, exploration and settings
About Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire blends the charm of classic JRPGs with modern gameplay mechanics, providing a fresh experience for fans of the genre. Set in a vibrant world where sky pirates roam the open skies, players will embark on an epic quest filled with engaging characters, tactical airship combat, and customisable adventures.
The Original Game Soundtrack (available on Steam)
Digitally on Steam and Xbox Series X|S
Physically & Digitally on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch