Antibiotics are rarer in v1.6.0, but herbal remedies (mixing Toxic Fuzz with Purified Ethanol) now provide temporary suppression.
If you bounced off Forever Skies six months ago because it felt shallow in the mid-game, now is the perfect time to return. Dust off your airship, tune the atmospheric condenser, and set a course for the ruins. The skies, for the first time in v1.6.0, feel truly forever .
One of the standout improvements is the behavior of the ship’s extractor. In previous iterations, players had to manually manage the flow of resources, often involving repetitive interactions. The v1.6.0 update introduces automation features and logic updates that allow the extractor to push Forever Skies v1.6.0
As of , Forever Skies has officially transitioned out of Early Access into its full 1.0 release (launched April 14, 2025). While the specific version "v1.6.0" is not currently a public release number, a major milestone in the game's history was the Combat Update (v1.6.0) released during its Early Access phase on Steam. Overview of Forever Skies
🌐 Full patch notes available on our Steam forums. Antibiotics are rarer in v1
Scavenge ruins above the toxic dust and eventually descend below it to face evolved flora and fauna. Key Features of Version 1.6.0 (Combat Update)
: You arrive at a ruined orbital station and descend to a derelict airship, which becomes your mobile base and primary tool for survival. Finding Noah The skies, for the first time in v1
The Technology Printer UI was reorganized for better readability, and scanning animations were refined to reduce shaking.
Following this update, the game achieved a "Verified" status on Steam Deck, ensuring that all UI elements are legible and the default controls are perfectly mapped for handheld play. What Comes After v1.6.0?
(often referred to in early developer updates as the "Combat Update") focused on expanding the world's dangers and lore delivery. Recent updates in 2025 and 2026, such as the series, have further deepened this story by adding: Forever Skies Exits Early Access With Content-Filled Update