We have two new tutorials for you. Trailmakers-veteran Yzuei shows your how to build a plane capable of landing on water and a Harrier Jump Jet with vertical take-off in an easy step-by-step guide. Feel free to share any feedback, ideas and tweaks in the comment section.
Combat in Trailmakers isn't something new - we've introduced weapons before. These were focused on multiplayer fun and were not a fundamental part of the gameplay.
That changes in the Airborne Expansion, where in addition to giving them a purpose (you can check the list of enemies here), we introduce new weapons and a new aiming mechanic. And this new mechanic makes battles in Trailmakers a whole new thing.
To complement the combat system we have added aiming reticles that will automatically lock onto enemies in front of. You can place your guns in different directions and fire at multiple enemies around you at the same time - or just surprise a pesky flanker who has lurked up behind you.
Guns will work the same way on all types of vehicles whether it’s planes, cars or boats. Take the fight anywhere! To give you some more sugar for this medicine the aiming system works to not only shoot at your opponent - it also anticipates where they are going and fires bullets ahead of them. So dust off your aviators and get ready for some serious dodging.
Need to take out tougher opponents on the ground? Well, why don’t you fly directly above them and unleash a barrage of bombs on them - or lock onto them with missiles.
All these mechanics will also be available in skirmish multiplayer so you and your friend can test who can build the biggest, baddest war machine.
Check all the info about Trailmakers: Airborne here:
Check this two new tutorials by our collegues Yzuei and Little Corn Dogs. They show their building skills this time with: Fighter Jet and Ornithopter. Find how to build them and get inspired to build your own! And as always, feel free to share your feedback and ideas in the comment section.
The Campaign of Trailmakers: Airborne transports the player to the Chirpo homeworld that is undergoing a devastating invasion by Robot Pirates.
This new adventure shakes things up in Trailmakers with the introduction of enemies that you are tasked with bringing down in a mission-based campaign. Read below for a deep dive into the enemy types of Trailmakers: Airborne.
The Air Balloon will be the first type of enemy you will encounter. The basic version of this enemy is armed with a mounted gun while the stronger version wields a Flak Cannon. Stay above this enemy if you want to avoid catching bullets.
Ground based vehicle built to traverse the desert dunes of Trailmakers: Airborne. Mind your distance when chasing Pirate Speeders. If you get too close they will start dropping bombs and it ain’t truth-bombs. It’s “BOOM! There goes your vehicle”-bombs.
Robot Pirates sullied the Chirpo world by installing Flak Cannons across the once peaceful realm. Its primary function is to fill the sky with explosions forcing all airborne resistance to continuously change flight patterns to endure and survive.
Robot Pirates take to the skies in highly agile fighter planes. Armed with mounted machine guns for air combat and bombs to take on ground targets.
Large airships control the sky. Armed with guns underneath and on top, these behemoths are ready to fight you from any angle.
Pirate Bases are heavily fortified fortresses which are defended by an energy shield that needs to be taken down in order to attack the fragile structure within. You will be tasked with bombing the shield generators powering the shield. Oh, and you must do it while being shot at by the Flak Cannons installed on the bases. And don’t forget about the flying Robot Pirates chasing you. In other words: You have your work cut out for you!
In Trailmakers: Airborne, your mission is to help the Chirpos reclaim their homeworld from the Robot Pirates. Your objective is to secure the different areas and help the Chirpos return home.
Each village in Trailmakers: Airborne is run by a Mayor. Players will talk to the Mayors and receive missions to rescue Chirpos and fight enemies that roam the areas around their hometowns.
Are you ready to enter the new Trailmakers: Airborne world?
Remember to stay tuned and join us for our streams where we will share additional details about the upcoming expansion, so don’t miss out! 😎
Experience Trailmakers in a new way. The mission-based campaign of Trailmakers: Airborne will send you on quests to rescue Chirpos, bomb heavily defended pirate bases and engage with enemy dog fighters! Every completed mission rewards you with new blocks to further expand your block and weapon arsenal in reclaiming the Chirpos’ homeworld.
Complete missions to unlock crucial blocks
Journey through the different areas of increasing difficulty
Explore different designs to take on the varied missions across Trailmakers: Airborne
Headed to complete the mission
The Ancient legend 📖
The newest Trailmakers expansion will revolve around a population, struggling to survive due to fierce attacks on the islands where our friendly Chirpos live. Luckily, the attackers’ ship crashed. But Pirates have launched raids through the islands to gather materials for repairing their mothership, taking apart the lively villages. Those attackers have set up a powerful energy shield protecting their mothership and it is said that only a secret weapon of ancient legends can destroy it.
Help the Chirpos collect and assemble their legendary weapon
The Villages’ Mayors
Each village in Trailmakers: Airborne has a mayor. Unfortunately, the attackers have made the mayors' lives dire! Help the mayors in fighting back the oppressors!
Pachi Mama needs help fighting the pirates in The Agaric Cliffs
Are you going to take the challenge?
Don’t forget to follow us and don’t miss out on the streams where we provide more information about the upcoming expansion! 🤩
Give a warm welcome to Yzuei, our new guest that joins Little Corn Dogs in bringing you the best Trailmakers tutorials. For his first tutorial for our official YouTube channel, Yzuei shows how to build a Bi-Plane. Have you ever tried to build one before? Might be a good exercise to get ready for Airborne Expansion 👀
Thanks for watching! Let us know in the comment section: what tutorial would you like to watch next?
Airborne Expansion 🗺️ Map and Villages
Our biggest map ever
The new Trailmakers expansion will take place in a brand new map: the biggest that we ever made! This new campaign experience will be focused on air vehicles. And there is a good reason: you’ll be travelling through a group of islands floating up in the sky. To complete all missions you’ll need to master the art of flight.
Every region will challenge your skills: from the green floating islands of Skylands to the threatening Ancient Dunes where big remains of archaic creatures rest. The level of danger varies from zone to zone. You’ll have a reasonably calm time around the village of Driftvile, but the adventure gets more risky the more you approach the Pirate Peak. Get ready to fight them!
Early map concept art
Airborne villages
Villages? In Trailmakers? Yes, that’s correct.
For the very first time, this campaign includes villages that you can explore. Each of them has unique architecture, aesthetic and feeling. In addition, in certain areas of the map you can find buildings that were once magnificent. Search well to find The Eye of the Needle, the old satellite dish and many other secrets to uncover.
How does it sound? What are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
Also, make sure to follow us on Twitch so you don’t miss any of our developer streams, where we answer all your questions.
Submarines 🌊 Trailmakers Tutorials
Hello builder!
Have you conquered the deep seas of Trailmakers? Submarines are among the most interesting vehicles to create in Trailmakers. They are specially usefull for High Seas Expansion, where you'll need them to explore the world and find all the hidden secrets.
In this tutorial, our guest Little Corn Dogs shares his proccess to build a submarine. Check it out and tell us in the comments, what vehicle tutorials would you like to watch next?
Thanks for watching builder!
Drones 💫 Trailmakers Tutorials
Hello builder!
Have you tried to build a drone? Powered by Gimbal Jets, this vehicle is perfect for precision missions in Stranded in Space campaign or High Seas idols recovery. And of course, pretty fun to fly! Our guest LittleCornDogs share his approach in this official Trailmakers Tutorial.
Finally, please tell us: what Trailmakers tutorial would you like to watch next? Share in the comments!
Thanks for watching builder!
Trailmakers New Expansion: Airborne ✈️
Hello builder 🛠️
Get ready for a new Trailmakers Expansion: Airborne
The expansion will come alongside update 1.6 in early Q2 2023. Both the free update and the expansion will heavily build on the experience of being a world class aviator and fighter pilot. Take to the skies, conquer the clouds and get rid of the evil pirates that control the wild blue yonder.
Also, we will do developer streams up and until the release, answering your questions on the new update and expansion. First stream will be 2nd of February and will focus on the new map.
Make sure to follow us on Twitch so you don't miss any content. Feel free to post your question below and we will bring them up on stream!
