After more than a decade of development, Angels Fall First has finally hit its 1.0 milestone. The ambitious project, helmed by developer Strangely Interactive, brings a massive scale to the FPS genre, blending intense infantry firefights with space-faring vehicle combat.

For those who have missed the classic feel of Battlefield 2142 or the dogfighting depth of Star Wars: Tie Fighter, this release aims to bridge that gap. The game allows for 64-player battles that seamlessly transition from ground-based vehicle warfare to boarding capital ships, where players can breach hulls and fight through interior corridors to reach the bridge.

Quick Facts

  • Developer: Strangely Interactive
  • Platform: PC
  • Release Date: July 2026 (1.0 Launch)
  • Price: $17.99 / £13.37 (with a 10% launch discount until July 21)

A Long Road to 1.0

While Angels Fall First entered Steam Early Access in 2015, the team had been building the foundation of the project for seven years prior to that release, working during evenings and weekends. The developers describe the project as a "monster" born from a desire for a game that combined vast space battles with intimate, personal FPS encounters—a combination they felt was missing from the market.

"Only in AFF can you spawn in your crew quarters, run to the bay watching the space fight out of the windows, launch a dropship, fight through the defenders to the enemy flagship, breach the hull, run and gun your way to the bridge, and shoot the enemy captain in the back of the neck," the team noted in a recent update.

Gameplay and Offline Support

Beyond the massive multiplayer scale, the 1.0 version emphasizes flexibility. The game includes support for loadouts, character customization, and persistent unlocks. Crucially for those who prefer to avoid the stresses of online competition, Angels Fall First includes full offline support. With robust bot AI, players can host their own lobbies to play solo or with a small group of friends without needing an active online population to populate the map.

Strangely Interactive is positioning the game as a throwback to a time when titles were focused on "blowing stuff up for points and glory." While the team acknowledges the game lacks the high-gloss polish of modern blockbuster shooters, they are inviting players to share in the passion project they have spent the last 11 years constructing.

You can find Angels Fall First on Steam now. The current 10% introductory discount remains active through Tuesday, July 21, 2026.