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When We Had Wings

In a world full of flightless birds, your goal is to find an ancient artifact called the Sky Stone which is said to restore the power of flight to all birds. Explore a world above the clouds, steering and controlling a hot air balloon in VR. Manipulate your environment to solve puzzles.

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Hot Air Interactive
Publisher
Hot Air Interactive
Release
July 18, 2026
15 days ago
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About the Game

A VR hot air balloon exploration game. In a world full of flightless birds, your goal is to find an ancient artifact called the Sky Stone which is said to restore the power of flight to all birds. Explore a world above the clouds, investigate ancient ruins, solve puzzles, and restore the power of flight in When We Had Wings.

Using VR controls, you'll manipulate the environment to solve puzzles. From steering and controlling the hot air balloon, to climbing up cliffs and talking to NPC characters, there's a lot to do and discover in this world. 

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