Discover Sky Legends – An Aeropostal Epic, a narrative-focused VR flight simulator that immerses you in aviation history. From daring transatlantic airmail flights to hangar-based restoration puzzles—coming soon to Steam and Quest.
If you’ve ever been curious about the early days of flight—when brave aviators charted unknown skies and every aircraft repair was a life-or-death mission—Sky Legends – An Aeropostal Epic is a VR experience built just for you. This flight simulator doesn’t just let you pilot planes—it invites you to live history.
Stepping Into History
At Gamescom 2025, I got a chance to explore three fully polished missions in a demo of Sky Legends. Each level is themed around a different aspect of aviation’s golden age: navigation, restoration, and route planning. Though I’d flown across oceans multiple times in real life (mostly short-hauls), I realized I knew very little about the stories behind them. This game changed that.
Mission One: South Atlantic Airmail
- What happens: You fly a seaplane on the first non-stop airmail route over the South Atlantic—originally accomplished by the French aviator Jean Mermoz in 1930.
- Gameplay: Manage compass headings, tune your radio, counter violent headwinds, and avoid lightning strikes. It’s tense, atmospheric, and deeply immersive.
- VR Mechanics: Hand tracking is used throughout—pinch motions to adjust dials, gripping motions for the steering wheel. At first, it feels a bit awkward, especially grabbing the “invisible” wheel, but once you settle in, the world pulls you into its rhythm.
Mission Two: Restoration in Brazil
Switching gears from piloting: this mission takes place in a Brazilian hangar. Your task is to inspect an aircraft, identify its model, then use overlapping stencils to reapply lettering correctly. It’s less action-packed, more detail-oriented. The hand tracking here is less refined—some frustration in getting stencils lined up properly—but the satisfaction when you do is real.
Mission Three: City Planning & Route Charting in Toulouse
In Toulouse, an aeronautical hub of France, you’re given a puzzle: examine symbols on miniature busts, then place them on a map in correct sequence. The idea is clever, but in the demo it felt simpler than hoped—more of a palate cleanser after heavy flying than a deep challenge. Still, it adds variety to the overall experience.
What Works — And What Needs Polish
Strengths | Drawbacks / Areas for Improvement |
Rich historical context; made me want to learn more about aviation lore. | Hand tracking occasionally glitches—placing decals or turning knobs isn’t always smooth. |
Strong atmosphere and consistent cartoon-ish art style. | Some puzzles are too easy; could benefit from more depth or optional difficulty modes. |
Immersive VR mechanics—especially during flight—with suspense and course correction. | Non-flight tasks less exciting for players craving action; sometimes feel like chores. |
Why It’s Worth a Spot on Your Radar
Even with its imperfections, Sky Legends – An Aeropostal Epic does something rare: it makes you feel the weight of early aviation. The challenges are real, the skies unpredictable, and the triumphs—whether flying across an ocean or restoring lettering—earn their payoff.
For history lovers, VR fans, and anyone fascinated by the art of flight, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Release & Where to Get It
- ⚙️ Platforms: Steam (PC VR) and Meta Quest (Quest)
- 📅 Expected launch: Next year
- 🔗 Steam page: Sky Legends – An Aeropostal Epic is available for wishlisting now on Steam.
- 🚀 Game Download: Once released, you’ll be able to download directly through Steam or via the Quest Store for Quest users.
