Hey everyone!
I hope you’re all doing great. Thank you so much for your patience and all the continued support here and on Discord.

Today’s update comes with an important note: the release will be delayed.

Over the past month I’ve been integrating the last major systems, polishing world level design, and refining how the plane handles throughout the game. Things are going really well, but it became clear that rushing the final stretch would compromise the feel and quality that Paper Sky deserves.

Instead of shipping something that feels almost there, I’m taking the extra time needed to deliver the smooth, atmospheric, joyful experience the game was always meant to be.

There are also big marketing opportunities in 2026 that Paper Sky should not miss, including Steam Next Fest and several publisher events.

All final mechanics are implemented and working as intended. Many were reworked based on feedback from the beta and demos, and others were rebuilt to better fit community guidelines (nintendo), like the message system.

Networking systems are in, most input systems are done, and the overall visual narration and story are fully complete.

I still need to gather Kickstarter backer additions to the game, polish a lot of VFX, finish content for several worlds, handle localization, complete the Switch port, and go through QA and final performance optimization.

New estimated release date: Mid 2026.

This is a conservative estimate and does not account for the usual cascade of big releases that can shift things around.

If progress ever feels too slow, I will make my own online taskboard public so you can follow the development day by day and keep me accountable.

Thank you again for your patience and kindness. This project exists because of you, and taking this extra time is the best way to honor your support. I’m proud of how Paper Sky is shaping up, and I cannot wait for you to glide through these worlds yourselves.

Feel free to ask anything in the comments.

Until next month, which will already be a new year and new beginnings for everybody.

Hey folks,

We’re reaching the end of the pre-planned schedule soon, so I want to use this month’s update to talk about what’s coming next; mainly the plans for the end of the year and the upcoming Demo Phase 2 release.

As mentioned in previous updates, production has been delayed a bit, mostly due to player feedback and polishing the gameplay feel. Nothing unusual for indie development! I had a similar experience with my last game Crumble where internal playthroughs often led to major gameplay changes. It’s better to fix those things early.

I won’t give a specific date yet, but the release will definitely be in 2026. Depending on other big releases, it might shift slightly, though not because of late production. I’ll share more details next month, possibly along with a public Trello (or similar) so you can follow progress transparently. I already use one privately a lot, so making it public shouldn’t be too much extra work and be rather quick.

Next month, I plan to release Phase 2 of the Paper Sky demo on Steam. Kickstarter Beta players will get access first, followed by a public release.
This new demo will include the entire gameplay loop in its near-final state, and hopefully a new world to explore.
(The beginning of the game won’t be playable anymore since I’ve completely reworked it again, I’d rather keep it a surprise, and most of you have already experienced the tutorial anyway)

The message system will no longer accept free-form writing to comply with Nintendo’s content guidelines and to preserve the calm, reflective atmosphere of the game. I’ve read a lot of those messages, and while I loved the creativity, the new system offers a more meaningful and creative way to communicate between players. I’m really excited for you to see how it works and hope you’ll appreciate the change.

Sorry for a short update this time, not much to show visually since the new demo is right around the corner. Instead of the full release as originally planned, you’ll get about 1/12th of the full game, but in a mostly final, polished state. Hoping that everyone likes it and then I can enter final stage of production and be done in no time!