All the current FAQ's as well as some other bits of info regarding the game itself can be found here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fY5hrM2hiKraZLw.html

@RetrovexAmbient

7 ай бұрын

THIS LOOKS REALLY FUN!!

@rameynoodles152

6 ай бұрын

@@RetrovexAmbient too bad this isn't actually the game he's talking about. Yeah. You heard that right. That's not the game AT ALL.

@hazed1009

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely LOVE the idea of this game, everything sounds fantastic but as soon as I saw the flight patterns of the enemy fighters, the ease with which it appeared you shot down the 109s I thought NOPE. Unless they change that, if they leave it as it appears in the film, which looks exactly like a phone game I'm not up for it even if it's 12 PLAYER VR OR 100. it needs to be a PROPER simulation with some tweaks for gameplay enjoyment not the other way round. They're not going to attract many arcadey type VR gamers to an obscure old ww2 type game, (whilst putting off sim enthusiasts) ,let's face it! but they COULD attract EVERY sim player with a VR headset (*plus SOME adventurous arcadey types on easy mode) which is a considerably larger number right? Just my opinion, still maybe that WAS an easy mode shown Nd there was a realistic mode? With realistic flying enemy? One can only hope!!!

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

The gameplay shown if from above and beyond as I mention in the video and in description as it’s the only decent VR game footage in a B17 and the inspiration for this video. They have not released any gameplay officially yet.

@hazed1009

6 ай бұрын

​@ItIsntJack well it looks great , everything apart from imo the way the 109s flew amd the flames from the fighters, so if as you say its just to give idea and finished game will have all that done realistically I'm all in . Love the idea of flying bombers with vr or things like submarines. It's so suited to a VR experience as you are in a restricted space , everything happens pretty far from you but you're still fully involved, aiming bombs or guns etc. For me I can't understand why these sorts of games werent top of the "to do" lists from day one of building a VR 😂

This should be a very interesting game and might be the tipping point for me getting VR. My great uncle flew in the 303rd BS Hells Angel's, 30 missions over Germany in various positions but primarily as a pilot. R.I.P. John "Dewey" Dorsett Jr.

@lucashurley7612

7 ай бұрын

Do it, quest 2 is cheap quest 3 light will be just as cheap.

@Recon_19D3x

7 ай бұрын

I do have VR but didn't know about this game. I must get it. My Grandfather was also a B-17 pilot and continued to fly through the Korean War.

@SlavicUnionGaming

7 ай бұрын

@@Recon_19D3xbruh the b-17 only flew in korean war for 3 months before being practically scrapped...

@SlavicUnionGaming

7 ай бұрын

@@Recon_19D3xbruh your grandfather should retired after ww2... the fact he wanted to continue killing people is a bit worrying

@Recon_19D3x

7 ай бұрын

@@SlavicUnionGaming Correct. There were other bombers you know. It wasn't the only bomber he flew before grounding into an office with as a Lt. Colonel.

God I’d love a game where it’s this concept but a ship. Gunner, loader, engineer, damage control, etc, all playable by a full crew. Sea of Thieves but it’s the war in the pacific. Imagine how fun that’d be.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

I would play something like that. Would be absolute carnage but awesome.

@joedingo7022

7 ай бұрын

I think Carrier Command 2 has something similar to that.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

Might need to look into that then.

@BlueFire678

7 ай бұрын

ironwolf vr

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

I got it but never played it. When I heard development stoped due to the loss of one of the devs I lost interest in it. I did hear the remaining dev was going to do something new so interested in that.

As soon as you said "B-24", this went right on the Steam wishlist.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

there is more planned too......

@thedensecheesewiz

7 ай бұрын

@@ItIsntJack LETS GO

This and the other B17 games on Steam have been "Coming Soon" for years. Been in my wishlist a long time. I don't think they'll ever see the light of day.

@jacksaloman9513

4 ай бұрын

never

There was a multiplayer VR submarine game a few years ago, I think it was called Iron Wolf. That was back when VR was still pretty janky on the interactions, and it was more of a submarine arcade than a submarine simulator. Still, they had individual missions and even an open world that you could patrol on while hunting convoys. You could fix leaks, reload torpedo tubes, operate the engines manually, aim, fire, and reload the deck gun, operate the periscope and lots of other things. My brother and I had fun with it, I just wish they had time to keep tweaking the interactions so the VR wasn't as jank as it was. I imagine B17 VR will be similar, but with better controls and interations. Depending on how realistic they make it or how arcadey they make it will affect how accessible it is. Too much detail will make certain positions boring as all getout, while others require so much knowledge that few people will be able to use them. But if you make it too arcadey like COD then the detailed simmers will just give it a pass, since it would have no basis in reality. Tough balance to find. I'm interested to see how it turns out.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

I got it but after hearing of the passing of one of the devs and the remaining dev stepping away I just never launched the game as they had so much planned but it will now never happen. Last I checked, the dev wants to do something new but not sure what or when. The devs of this B17 game though wants things to be realistic though so could be more in depth than we think.

@Mawyman2316

3 ай бұрын

@@ItIsntJackdamn if that happened they should have tried getting interest into a new dev or even released it open source for people to keep the legacy going of their good work

@silent__dclxvi7664

2 ай бұрын

Try wolfpack uboat crew sim pretty fun with a crew of friends

I played the hell out of the Old mighty 8th. The fact it's come back is nostalgic as hell and I'm beyond excited.

I remember when the original game came out. You had just 1 person controlling everyone and it was hell.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

That game is on steam but they are also remaking it to make it compatible with widescreen as well as newer systems. Looks good so far from the steam page for it. Its a ground up remake not a remaster too.

@xelanoxin

7 ай бұрын

Yeah I remember being a kid and it was so cool for its time

@PBW891

7 ай бұрын

@@xelanoxin It was ahead of its time as in the computer to play it didn't exist then. Would love to try it now at a decent FPS

The mighty eigth was a fantastic game. It's incredible how much they were able to put into a game with such limited memory.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

One of my first games I bought. Still have the disk for it. I'm glad they are remaking it though from the ground up.

@Milner62

6 ай бұрын

Hopefully they give us a discount for the Redux if we own the original. I bought the original on disc form and then when it came to steam I bought the steam version and now there is a redux coming out.

@corporalsilver6981

6 ай бұрын

@@Milner62A discount would be great if you owned the original tbh, but I can also understand if that isn't an option.

The world needs more B17 Games!!

Excellent, been waiting for this one.

One of my favorite WWII games on paper was “ B 17, Queen of the Skies “ where you played a full crew on a mission as a solo war game. My friends once gathered nine copies of the game and played a small wing group flying together at a war game convention!

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

That is cool.

I want this as a physical VR arcade game!! With a fuselage on a gimbal, force feedback M2's, flak jacket, etc

@RIPTIDE66

3 ай бұрын

That would be unreal

Sweet! can't wait for this in VR!!!!

i've been waiting for this forever !!!!!

This would be the ultimate team support game dude, this gives me absolute chills of excitement!

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I cannot wait for it. I wish they would just keep us in the loop.

I've been wanting a 10-seat B17 for DCS (in VR) for years, this could be even better! I hope the enemy aircraft won't be as arcady as they appear in this demo, realism is key here I think but balanced with it being fun for all 10 members. Who wants to be radioman, navigator or co-pilot though? Needs working out to be fun. Adding to wishlist for sure and would pre-buy ifit would help dev team.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

If the roles don't get filled with players, you can fill with AI too. I plan to co-pilot in my lot anyway.

@blacklightredlight2945

7 ай бұрын

Maybe combine co pilot, navigator, and radio. Give them the ability to ping things on the map and in the air. Basically be the information person.

@PoochAndBoo

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was expecting, or at least hoping for, something a bit more realistic. The way those 109's are flitting around like gnats and falling like flies, does seem to be more on the arcadish side.

@Kumyar

7 ай бұрын

MicroProse, developers behind the most accurate F-16 Fighting Falcon simulator. I think it will be plenty realistic. This is Medal of Honor gameplay, apparently. Not the game MicroProse is making.

@PoochAndBoo

7 ай бұрын

I just checked. You're right!! That was gameplay from MOH. What a stupid thing to do. It had me thinking, "Oh boy, this is going to suck!" We should make it known to everyone anxiously awaiting the 8th Air Force sim....that this isn't it!@@Kumyar

This is one of the coolest ideas I've ever heard!

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

It is indeed!

This is frickin cool as hell…can’t wait….

Man this games been on my wishlist forever, fingers crossed it happens

I have never been so hyped for a video game

I want to play this so bad!! Multi crew bombers in VR is my dream. Please god let this be completed!

My grandfather was in the 8th bomb group as a tail gunner. Going to have to get this.

That sounds AWESOME!

cant wait for that game. also cant wait for your channel to blow up

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

I have all the B17 games they have on steam wishlisted. I can’t wait for any of them.

@databaseerror-223

7 ай бұрын

@@ItIsntJack I just wishlisted mighty eight VR and I can't with either😂

Bombardier to Pilot, opening the bay doors.

@ItIsntJack

2 ай бұрын

Bombardier to pilot, had to close them, the navigator fell out of the bomb bay again.

The Might Eighth was an incredible gaming experience, especially considering how long ago it was released. If this VR version actually comes to fruition, I would spend the money on the setup to play it.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

They are also remaking the same mighty eighth from the past on a new engine but keeping the gameplay the same. Looks really good. Called the Mighty Eighth Redux.

looking forward for this

wow i dreamt of this after playing the og mighty eighth as a kid.

This looks fucking awesome. Hope it lives up to the hype

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I hope so too

Last game I bought was about 10 years ago. But this I would definitely purchase.

I thought this was abandoned lol, good to see it is still in development

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

Still going, they just don't seem to post any news about it.

Played the original for hours at a time, been waiting 20 years (or so) for an update... Also played Air Warrior 3 (multiplayer online) about 20 years ago and we got full bomber crews on co-op missions against enemies who were actual players and not AI. Great fun. Hope this one comes to fruition and soon.

THIS IS AMAZIING OMG

Super interested to see what comes of this! We need a good Bomber sim.

Bro the first few seconds of your video made my heart stop. I've never played Medal of Honor Above and Beyond, so I did not recognize the footage lol. Here's to continuing the wait!

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I got the idea to do the video while playing MoH as the B17 part is cool but the game itself is rubbish which is a shame as it had the right idea and constand easter eggs from previous titles.

This is awesome, but can't wait for Falcon 5

50-100 player server flying formation. That would be wild!

I like to walk back as far as I can in warthunder bombers, should be fun.

This looks really cool, but as it has so many sim elements and immersion I'd really want joystick support. Motion platform & haptic feedback would be great too but I guess that's a lot of extra work for a very niche audience. Great concept though and I'd love to play this with some friends.

I loved the mighty eight as a kid. I didn’t know they were remaking it!

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

Just released a video about the redux version of the mighty eighth. Its coming very soon and looking very promising

@crazydrummer181

6 ай бұрын

@@ItIsntJack thanks, I’ll check it out.

Imagine syncing this game with IL-2 multiplayer! Real players would be escorts and defending Luftwaffe aircraft as this game's players manned their bombers and try to hit their targets. Amazing...

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

This. I would love this.

God I hope one day we get a expansion or something similar that has the b-29.

This is what I’ve wanted. I’m helping funding this.

Holy crap I have had this same idea for 2 years now after playing bomber crew and remembering the old COD mission, but I dont have the skill or time to make it. Seeing it IRL with these kind of graphics, I cant believe it. I think the concept can be really fun. I hope they find solutions on the problems to make it fun and engaging in the long run. I been playing with the idea of having plane upgrades. The person hosting is the one with the plane and needs to have the upgrades. Like demonlogist lobby, or have something like phasmophobia where every person can add items, or in this case add upgrades. Get rewards and such for completing the missions. Gonna keep a close eye on this, I cant wait to see what they come up with.

ive been waiTing for so long

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

Same, I keep checking every week or so on the Discord for news.

Would be fun with earlier B-17's without the chin turret, but looking super good so far!

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

Earlier models are going to be included such as the F like the Memphis Belle.

This looks awesome. Now I just need 9 of you guys to join me

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

Just let the other 9 be AI. Take role of radio operator and just have a pleasant flight haha

@zetapal

7 ай бұрын

I'll Go ! Ball Turret Gunner Sir !

@alexhanson3730

3 ай бұрын

I'm in!

This game has been in development for SO long it’s in danger of looking and playing like a 2016 VR game, as that is mostly what it is.

This could be really really fun!

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

Hope so!

My great grandfather shot down an ME/BF 110 as a ball turret gunner in one of these. Im probably of one of only a handful of people of younger people around the world who got the crazy opportunity to fly in one of these legendary warbirds so if this ever comes to fruition, ill have to get it, but this was gonna be a thing years ago and never worked out so im not optimistic yet.

I havent seen but I am hopeful they give us older bombers, Id love to get into a B24D. For the main B17 content I hope on the VR it is like the original Mighty Eighth where you experience the whole mission from waiting to taxi and take off, the take off, the form up, the mission then the return, the orbit to land then the landing. I know it takes a long time for that to play out in real time but in VR it should be a option for those of us that want the full real time experience.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I know you have to drive up to the aircraft, board and go through startup so maybe this will be the case by default. As for older bombers, I know they have different variants of the B17 and most likely the B24 also.

would definately be interested in this, especially if you get the option to be in a B-24. My Great Uncle was a tail gunner in a B-24 over Italy from 1943 to 1944. Would be really interesting to get a feel for what it was like for him. I said that and pause though, because I know it had lasting negative effects on him though well after the war...

I remember hearing about this 2 years ago and the initial development was coming along swimmingly, however since 2022 their discord went silent, I don’t believe this is the same company but the other group has been silent for ages now. This isn’t the 1st time that someone has tried doing this and I hope it doesn’t end up flopping like the other group.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

According to the moderators in the Discord, the game is still very much in development but without stuff to show and prove that, it certainly is hard to take their word for it.

Oh that's cool, it reminds me of that U-boat VR Co-Op game but better. I hope that it's as good as it could be and isn't just a gimmicky mess.

Microprose has so much heat in production.

We need a full WW2 battle sim in vr. I need that. One that feature vehicles and that is very strategic.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I would but it in a heartbeat. The only decent VR game I have played in VR is HL:Alyx but for a military sim type game, nothing out there is really worth mentioning

id only like a game like this if you played in teams with the ability to also play as a single seat fighter

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I know they said they would like to add fighters later on. Maybe we can fly escort missions to player bombers or even attack players in the skies.

Microprose have number of very good looking games in development. But it feels like things are moving very, very slowly. I’ve had their Cold War naval game on my Steam wish list since 2020. I suspect we are many tears away from a release.

Im so glad you told me about this game just added it to my wishlist now

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

No problem. I wish they would push more info out though.

Clicko vision had a b-17 bomber game! You would have a top down view for bomb runs and get alerts to what side the plane was being attacked from a plane. Then you had to switch views

This is Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond bro.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

Indeed it is. I mention it in the video as well as in the description

games like this would be the only reason to get vr for me.

I have a video about the FAQ's posted dropping later today. Should help explain a bit more what they are planning in the game!

I'll believe it when I see it, all I have seen so far is vapourware sadly. I have been following this years already. I loved the original Mighty Eighth, brilliant game for the time.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

I agree. I have been following since I hear Microprose was back and they were making the 3 B17 games. I've seen them post all sorts of things which I will admit has made me excited for the game they say is coming but the lack of actual updates with gameplay does make me have doubts now after the few years I've tracked.

this looks like that one game called medal of honour where you fly a b-17 in a mission

This project is interesting but also very ambitious (which can be a good thing given the right ressorces and planning) To do simulator of a ww2 bomber can be alot of work on its own. Then having 8 player co-op on top AND having the whole thing working in VR - well i am not suprized if it takes longer to make than the stated 2023 Q3.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

It is very ambitious but has been in development for years. While I doubt it will release on schedule, I don’t see it being years away.

@rameynoodles152

6 ай бұрын

Honestly, I kinda wish they'd just scrap the VR part and just basically make B17 the mighty eighth, but with co-op multiplayer in first person. Just like Wolfpack. Who needs VR? It just adds complexity to an already ambitious idea. EDIT: Actually, just read the FAQ and there's a question that says, "Q: Will the title be VR-exclusive? A: At this point yes." WHAT??!!?! SO WE HAVE TO HAVE A VR HEADSET AND IT'S ONLY VR??!?! Well, it's dead. Going absolutely nowhere now. Fan-fucking-tastic.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

There is no need for them to drop the VR when they are also releasing a non VR game called the bloody 100th which is a more in depth campaign in more bombers

@woahcoolio8830

4 ай бұрын

@@ItIsntJack yea but even then i've heard nothing about the mighty 8th redux game or the bloody 100th getting multiplayer in the future

If this is all true then I am all in. I used to play Air Warrior back in 95 and would fly a B-17 with 6 crew manning the guns and I had people from all around the world gunning and talking on the radio with some of the funniest people actually being German. We would fly tree top height and kill all incoming fighters before blasting just above bombing altitude and spread a lot of havoc. Looking forward to this game.

Oh wow kind of reminds me of that old B17 Flying Fortress game from way back when. Edit: Naturally right after saying that and playing the video you say that it's from the same people lol.

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

Yup. Same. They are also making same old game from scratch too, not just a remaster.

microprose grand prix f1 game was rad back in the day

Back in the day I sunk 100's of hours into the might 8th, been hyped for all 3 games for the last 2 years. Just a shame like you said there is almost 0 news about it and what is going on

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

Mighty Eighth was one of the 1st games I got for PC and played it to death. I'm glad I can get it on steam and they are remaking the same game too along with this VR one but from the ground up

So wolfpack in the air 🤗🤗🤗

@ItIsntJack

2 ай бұрын

pretty much

I believe it when I see it.

They had 10 player squads in BF2142… so large squads should be easy… even squads in squadrons.

I can imagine a game that’s going to take this same type of VR movement an interaction but with more then 10 v 10 An mix it with DCS to have a hardcore fps bomber / pilot fighter in a WW2 setting an adding a little of squad or postscriptum an have battles of hundreds Not just as a pilot/ bomber fps but all in one like a game where you can have foot battles tanks planes boats anything but hyper realistic an VR capable it (shouldn’t be too hard)

To think...there were guys about the same age as the people playing this game, who did this in real life during WW2

Wow!!! :)

Oh, this is either gonna be the dream or a nightmare

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

Both, at the same time haha

there is also word of b26s and b25s i believe for the future in either the vr or the other modern one

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

I heard something about that in either a discussion about modding or DLCs.

I would love if there was a 100% dynamic mode, where there is no scripted parts, only randomness where there is no guarantee you will even survive even if you do everything right. I want the flak to be random and could kill you at any point, or a random spray from a 109 could get you. Parts of the plane tearing apart as you're in combat, that would be amazing.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

That would be awesome. I hope there is some randomness during missions too like flak intensity, fighter cover and even failures and malfunctions

This and submarine game. Would be amazing.

4:43 THat bf-109 making that maneuver makes me believe this is not realistic. Could be fun still though.

Great review but in the future, please slow down panning of the camera.

I’d like to see a similar VR game on the Meta Quest 3 where you can fly a Spitfire. 😊

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I believe they also plan to add fighters and if the lancaster does get added like teased, spitfires and hurricanes are not out of the question. Especially with modding support.

This game is not yet available on Steam Planned Release Date: 23 Jan, 2024 This game plans to unlock in approximately 18 hours Thats what it says on steam now

@ItIsntJack

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I saw, can't wait!

great, now i need 10 friends lmao

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

The guys I'm going to be playing this with make me want a new crew before our first mission out haha

Give me a radar plot and nav screen! I’m here for it!

I was in a discord group that was developing a similar game to this but it died a few years ago

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

I've heard of a few projects doing similar but unfortunately don't go that far.

i imagine my friends and boyfriend screaming at me what im even doing lol (i suck at being the gunner)

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

As do I. I just hope my crew can pick up my slack haha.

I've been waiting on this, the B-17 2 remake and the Bloody 100th (B-17 3) since they've been announced. They're just about vaporware at this point. The B-17 2 remake was supposed to release as early access in Q4 of this year. There's two and a half weeks left and no indication of any movement. I feel bad for they guy they've got as Discord admin.

If it ever gets released

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

It does feel like it’s existence is questionable will the lack of updates.

If feel like it would lack replayability. How many times are you and your friends would realistically want to repeat the same loop of flying, shooting at planes and dropping bombs?

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

Depends on how they do it. If you progress airframes as you play or the targets get harder the later the game such as jet fighters when hitting Germany in 1945 I think it could have long playability as well as modding being supported will also help.

Single player version FTW!

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

I'd play it in single player too. Would be nice to enjoy the flight with the AI doing the work

This is a VR game? Wow.

We have submarine game vr such type, it is beautiful, but nobody plays

You shot thru your own plane... and you ran out of ammo so fast in real life. Definitely not real. But looks like a fun game

How can I join the beta and help test it?

It uses the Outerra engine,

Just add mustangs and bam,war thunder without the grind

@ItIsntJack

7 ай бұрын

My guess is all airframes will be more locked in time period of the campaign rather than xp and it sounds like fighters might be coming at the end so 'little friends' such as the P38, P47 and P51 would be possible.

@Idiotwithphone

7 ай бұрын

@@ItIsntJack yea and maybe pacific war campaigns with zeroes and maybe even jets

I'm sure someone has thrown this theory out there, but is it possible they're being very quiet about the development because they want to surprise everyone with a simultaneous release? I'm referring to Apple TV+ releasing "Masters of the Air" in January? It's the third series made by Spielberg and Hanks about WWII, and this game would pair very well with that.

@ItIsntJack

6 ай бұрын

It is a possibility, would certainly give sales and advertisement a boost.

@LtDan907

6 ай бұрын

The people on the discord thought the same thing. Especially because the third B-17 game they're working on is also focused on the 100th BG. We're not holding our breath though.