Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces
Released Sep 2019
Be a pioneer of aerial warfare in Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces. Fight above the battlefields of World War I and become the ultimate Sky Ace!
83% positive · 678 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces launched on September 23, 2019 as a free-to-play game. The store description presents a complete, self-contained product: over 30 historical planes, three campaigns, and two gameplay modes — with no mention of planned additions, roadmaps, seasons, or future content. There is no DLC listed. The only developer communication on record is a maintenance patch from October 14, 2025 (version 1.5.6), which applied a Unity security update. This is a housekeeping patch with no content implications. There is no history of post-launch major content releases, no announced future content, and no signals suggesting additional development work. The game appears to have launched as a finished product and has remained in that state, receiving only occasional maintenance.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully-featured, self-contained product with 30+ planes, 3 campaigns, and 2 game modes. No mention of planned content, DLC, or post-launch additions.
Version 1.5.6 patch applied a Unity security update — a maintenance-only change with no new content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Home Net Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Be a pioneer of aerial warfare in Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces. Fight above the battlefields of World War I and become the ultimate Sky Ace!
The game will take you into the times when aviation was in its dawning of existence – the first Wright brothers machines went into the sky just 11 years before the Great War! Engineers were quickly adapting this brand new invention into military purposes while creating fascinating and sometimes oddly looking planes.
In Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces you take control of over 30 historical airplanes – including the Fokker Dr.I, famous for its pilot Manfred von Richthofen a.k.a. “Red Baron”. Others stemming from light fighters like the Airco DH.2 to an enormous 4-engine bomber like the Sikorsky Ilya Muromets – all planes can be customized and upgraded.
Choose between two modes suited for different playstyles and skillsets. In Pilot Mode you can simply focus on air combat, collecting and upgrading planes. Squadron Leader Mode adds an extra layer to the gameplay – apart from combat, you also need to manage resources, hire and train pilots and expand your base.
Two campaigns for Triple Entente and one for Central Powers will let you experience all major fronts of World War I – you’ll fly above most countries that participated in the conflict in various types of mission. Pilot fighters and bombers. Protect or destroy ground targets. Face mighty zeppelins and anti aircraft artillery to change the tides of war.
BECOME A SKY ACE
The game will take you into the times when aviation was in its dawning of existence – the first Wright brothers machines went into the sky just 11 years before the Great War! Engineers were quickly adapting this brand new invention into military purposes while creating fascinating and sometimes oddly looking planes.
In Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces you take control of over 30 historical airplanes – including the Fokker Dr.I, famous for its pilot Manfred von Richthofen a.k.a. “Red Baron”. Others stemming from light fighters like the Airco DH.2 to an enormous 4-engine bomber like the Sikorsky Ilya Muromets – all planes can be customized and upgraded.
Choose between two modes suited for different playstyles and skillsets. In Pilot Mode you can simply focus on air combat, collecting and upgrading planes. Squadron Leader Mode adds an extra layer to the gameplay – apart from combat, you also need to manage resources, hire and train pilots and expand your base.
Two campaigns for Triple Entente and one for Central Powers will let you experience all major fronts of World War I – you’ll fly above most countries that participated in the conflict in various types of mission. Pilot fighters and bombers. Protect or destroy ground targets. Face mighty zeppelins and anti aircraft artillery to change the tides of war.
BECOME A SKY ACE
- Experience WWI aerial warfare with intuitive controls and user-friendly flight mechanics.
- Choose between fun-to-play Pilot Mode or a more advanced Squadron Leader Mode.
- Collect over 30 historical planes from World War I.
- 3 campaigns set in all parts of the world.
- Various types of missions and tasks.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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