The skies of Aloft are shifting soon with the Bloom & Blight Update. This monumental patch will redefine the game’s exploration, progression, and restoration. Take part in restoring Aloft’s skies by learning more about this massive patch as you keep reading.

Aloft Bloom & Blight Update Release Date

Sky sailors, mark your charts, as the Aloft Bloom & Blight Update has been announced to be released on November 4, changing the skies forever. Astrolabe Interactive, the game’s developer, recently confirmed in an announcement that this major patch represents the largest evolution since the beginning of the title’s Early Access voyage.

Bloom & Blight Update New Features

New World Generation

The world of Aloft is about to be rebuilt with the Aloft Bloom & Blight Update, as it introduces a new world generation system. According to the developer, this overhaul is going to be “an improved system that lays the foundation for future updates.” This revamp also presents great news for veteran sky sailors – no more starting from scratch with every major content release.

Revamped Progression

Some Aloft beginners may find themselves asking, “When do I get the Loom?” The Bloom & Blight Update aims to end this concern by replacing the game’s deep yet obscure unlock system with three clear tech trees: Knowledge, Sailing, and Research. Doing so allows players to visually chart courses through clear technologies, reducing and perhaps eliminating the risk of getting lost in the clouds.

Reworked Restoration

Aloft’s core loop of ridding the floating islands of corruption has been streamlined for a more immersive experience than before. With the Bloom & Blight Update, only specific Life Sapling islands begin as corrupted wastelands. Simplifying this checklist are three core vitals: Funga, Flora, and Fauna. Use new tools, such as seed mounds and inoculation logs, to breathe life back into the soil.

Wind Lanes

Exploration receives a massive quality-of-life (QoL) improvement with the Aloft Bloom & Blight Update, thanks to the introduction of Wind Lanes. In particular, healing a Life Sapling unlocks celestial currents, allowing your sailboat-like islands to sail between island clusters at breathtaking speeds.

New Corruption Strains

Apart from the corruption itself, players must also deal with new strains: the Sportox and Flogade. These new threats demand new strategies that may challenge even the most seasoned sky-farers.

New Tool and Weapon Tiers

Thankfully, facing the new threats comes with new tool and weapon tiers. Harness the renewed power of restored islands to acquire better gear. These items are going to be essential for gathering high-tier resources and defending against the heightened corruption.