Survival Flight Sim Deadstick to be Released This Year

Here's a genre mismatch we've not seen yet: indie game publisher The Irregular Corporation recently announced that they've picked up Deadstick - Bush Flight Simulator for release later this year. Deadstick is described as a "new breed of PC Flight Simulator aimed at replicating the challenges of surviving as a light aircraft bush pilot tasked with delivering cargo in remote, inhospitable terrain," a true survival flight sim.

"Initially announced to dedicated flight sim fans during FlightSim2017, Deadstick captures the thrill of being a bush pilot, braving the elements in an attempt to keep both yourself and aircraft intact as you deliver cargo. The skill [...] of flying is no longer enough as you must use your superior pilot judgement to navigate low cloud, attempt daring off airport landings, and survive deadly storms generated by a dynamic and unpredictable weather system."

Deadstick will also include a first-person mode for cargo management and maintenance, but it sounds like, as expected, most of the action will take place in the cockpit as you fly across fictional landscapes taking inspiration from real-world locations like Alaska and Idaho.

"Every dial and button in your study-level cockpit is simulated, and every manoeuvre is significant, thanks to a painstakingly accurate, physical, and unforgiving flight model. Head into Deadstick’s fully-featured Sandbox Bush Pilot career mode and customise, maintain, and upgrade your craft as you perform bigger, more dangerous jobs."

“After seeing first-person the excitement around Deadstick at FlightSim 2017 we knew that REMEX Software had something special and were determined to support them in any way possible.” said Stuart Morton, Producer at The Irregular Corporation. “The fidelity Deadstick is being developed at is incredible, and I think all flight simulator fans should be looking forward to what Deadstick is going to bring to the genre.”

Deadstick is expected to launch sometime "late 2018" and is coming exclusively to PC via Steam. More details can be found on the game's Steam page here.