Forever Skies for Xbox Series launches July 27 alongside ‘The Final Echoes’ update

The Xbox Series version of science-fiction first-person survival game Forever Skies will launch on July 27 alongside the major free update “The Final Echoes,” developer Far From Home announced.

Forever Skies first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on June 22, 2023, followed by a full release across PlayStation 5 and PC on April 14, 2025.

Here are the latest details, via Far From Home:

“The Final Echoes” Update Also Touches Down

The July 27 launch will also coincide with the release of a major free update across all platforms. “The Final Echoes” update concludes a series of community-driven updates that have introduced a wide range of new features and content to Forever Skies, including:

• Additional side quests exploring the stories of the world’s former inhabitants.
• A new airship electricity system.
• A complete overhaul of the airship damage system.
• Additional enemies and combat encounters.
• Unique landmarks to discover and explore.
• New airship tools and devices.
• Extensive custom difficulty settings.
• New airship decor items to customize your vessel.
• Location variety overhaul.

Pre-Orders On Xbox Series Available Now

Alongside the Xbox Series release date announcement, Far From Home has opened pre-orders on the Microsoft Store. Players who pre-order the game will be able to play 72 hours ahead of the official release date, along with access to the game’s official Support Pack, which is a collection of four unique cosmetic airship decoration items that can be printed

Watch a new trailer below.

Xbox Series and “The Final Echoes” Update Release Date Trailer