05/11/2025
: Aloft, the serene sandbox survival game set among the clouds, has just received its most ambitious Early Access update yet — Bloom & Blight. Developed by Astrolabe Interactive, this massive update breathes new life into the floating world of Aloft with overhauled world generation, ecosystem restoration, and a deeper sense of discovery.
Players can now explore denser skies filled with vibrant floating islands, ancient ruins, adorable critters, and the new Life Sapling islands — each waiting to be healed and restored. Ecosystem restoration has been redesigned into engaging minigames that bring the world’s flora, fauna, and funga back to harmony.
The update also introduces Life Trees and their insight basins for tech progression, while new world elements like Knowledge Stones, Corruption Anomalies, and Lost Anchors expand exploration and research opportunities. Two new corruption types, Sportox and Flogade, challenge adventurers to craft advanced weapons such as Windstone and Serrated Bone.
Players can now sail faster across clusters using interconnected wind lanes and discover castaway islands using Lost Atlases. With Bloom & Blight, Aloft offers a richer, more interconnected sky world where every journey feels meaningful.