We first reported on Wild Blue Skies, a new Star Fox-inspired shooter from developer Chuhai Labs, in November 2025. Now, a brand new demo has launched, just in time for Steam Next Fest. The game will release on Steam and Xbox in 2026, although no firm date has been set yet. Players pilot Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers through various stunning biomes, battling enemy forces in fast-paced dogfights and cinematic boss encounters.

In a press statement, the developer said. “Independent developer Chuhai Labs, a team led by veteran programmer Giles Goddard, today announced that a hands-on demo of their classics-inspired on-rails shooter, Wild Blue Skies, is now playable for the first time during Steam Next Fest.”

Key features:

An evolution of classic on-rails shooter gameplay: Relive the genre’s golden age through fast-paced action, enhanced by modernized graphics and refined pacing built for today’s players.

Explore a vast, vibrant world: Experience breathtaking visuals and stunning scenery that serves as your team’s battlefield.

Take to the skies with an unforgettable squadron: Soar through an action-packed campaign alongside Bowie Stray, Roe, Thorne, and Chuck of the Blue Bombers, who provide sharp and authentic camaraderie throughout every mission.

Chase perfection with a rewarding scoring system: Push your skills to the limit with a simple yet deep scoring system that challenges players to earn ribbons and medals on every run.

Dominate intense dogfights and epic boss battles: Master aerial encounters with tight, responsive controls that reward skill and precision.

Discover secrets lurking at every turn: Uncover hidden missions and encounters as you soar through the skies towards an epic confrontation against the fearsome Grimclaw.