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Airborne Empire

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game · April 18, 2026 · PC and Mac · 2026-07-06

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Airborne Empire Developer Traces Game's Origins From a Hotel Simulator

In an interview with Game Spark, The Wandering Band designer Zach discusses the aerial city-building game Airborne Empire, released April 18 for PC and Mac. The game evolved from a hotel simulator concept into a flying city that moves to gather resources. Zach cites influences including Frostpunk, Studio Ghibli films, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.