Players drifting across the skies of Aloft have a fresh world to explore. Astrolabe Interactive has rolled out the Bloom & Blight Update, the largest Early Access expansion yet for the cozy floating-island survival sandbox. Packed with revamped systems, lush new biomes, charming wildlife, and deeper progression, this update breathes new life into the clouds.
Launched into Early Access in January 2025, Aloft has been steadily growing into one of the most unique survival experiences on PC. With Bloom & Blight, the skies feel brighter, denser, and more alive than ever.
A Greener, Wilder Sky: New World Generation and Ecosystems
The Bloom & Blight Update overhauls world generation, making Aloft’s skyborne archipelago more vibrant and rewarding to explore. Expect:
- Thicker clouds of floating islands
- New ruins to uncover
- More environmental storytelling
- Adorable critters waiting to join your aerial journey
This richer world isn’t just set dressing. Exploration now ties more directly into charms, crafting, and ecological healing, giving your sky-sailing adventure a stronger sense of purpose.
Restore the Skies: Flora, Fauna, and Funga Reworked
Aloft has always been about caring for floating worlds, and this update reimagines ecosystem restoration as a deeper, more interactive system. Players will now:
- Plant and nurture flora
- Support island fauna
- Grow funga and restore natural balance
- Take part in new mini-games tied to nature healing
Your efforts pay off at Life Sapling islands and Life Trees, where insight basins help unlock tech progression and push your civilization toward greener horizons.
Progression That Flows Naturally
The sky’s mysteries are calling, and new progression paths make the journey more compelling. Players can now discover and interact with:
- Knowledge Stones
- Corruption Anomalies
- Lost Anchors
Each discovery feeds into a three-branch tech system: knowledge, research, and sailing. Whether you want faster travel, smarter crafting, or powerful sky tools, exploration fuels your growth.
Sky Travel, Combat, and Tools Upgraded
Sky-faring feels smoother and smarter thanks to new wind lane networks, making long-distance island hopping faster and more intuitive.
Facing corruption has become more intense too. Aloft introduces:
- Two new corruption types: Sportox and Flogade
- New weapon tiers: Windstone and Serrated Bone
Your journey through the clouds now includes more danger, strategy, and tools to turn the tide.
A Growing Early Access Adventure
Since entering Early Access, Aloft has seen a steady march of major updates:
- Critters & Wonders
- Puzzles & Pyrologics
- Bloom & Blight
With Bloom & Blight, Aloft evolves into a deeper, more cohesive survival sandbox where exploration, restoration, and skyfaring weave together beautifully. Players hungry for peaceful adventures, cozy discovery, and nature-first worldbuilding have a richer playground waiting above the clouds.
If you haven’t sailed the skies yet, now’s the perfect time to spread your wings.
