Wings of the Western Front released on Steam on October 7, 2026 at $9.34, developed by CuppaJoe Studio.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4875230), checked 2026-10-08
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Wings of the Western Front Out Now at $9.34: WWI Fighter Squadron Command Sim
Wings of the Western Front is out now at $9.34 - commander WWI fighter pilots from 1914 to 1918 in a living background war.
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It is a simulation of WWI fighter squadron command, pilot management and aerial combat from 1914 to 1918, placing you as Squadron Commander responsible for every pilot who takes to the skies.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4875230), checked 2026-10-08
Campaigns run weekly through the Armistice, with a background war that continues between turns, named rival aces, doctrine and technology research, and four game modes from Casual to Hardcore permadeath.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4875230), checked 2026-10-08
FAQ
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Is Wings of the Western Front historical?
Aircraft, timeline and events come from actual history, but each pilot's career is generated fresh each time.
What do you manage?
Recruit, train and deploy pilots across a living background war, with doctrine and technology research.
Are there permadeath modes?
Yes - Ironman and Hardcore modes offer permadeath command of a single named ace.
How much is it?
$9.34 on Steam.
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What the game is
Wings of the Western Front is a simulation of WWI fighter squadron command, pilot management and aerial combat, released October 7, 2026 at $9.34.
You are the Squadron Commander, responsible for every pilot who takes to the skies from the first days of the air war to the Armistice.
While aircraft, timeline and events derive from actual history, every pilot's career - and fate - is forged fresh each play.
Managing the squadron
Recruit, train and deploy individually named pilots with their own histories, traits and career arcs - or lose them for good.
A living background war continues developing between turns.
Doctrine and technology research shape your squadron's tactics and aircraft modifications as the war progresses.
Modes and who it is for
Intelligence intercepts bring named rival aces into contact, and a weekly news bulletin tracks aces, leaderboards and new pilots.
Historical Pilots Mode lets you recruit real aces of the First World War; four modes run from Casual to Ironman and Hardcore permadeath.
It suits command-and-management sim fans who want character-driven, consequential campaigns (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-08).
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