The Falconeer is an open-world aerial combat game set in the vast ocean world known as the Great Ursee. Developed by Tomas Sala, the game places players in the role of a powerful falcon rider battling rival factions across towering cliffs, sea fortresses, and storm-torn skies. The world is filled with political conflict, trade guilds, pirates, and ancient powers, all clashing for control of the seas. Players complete story-driven missions while engaging in intense dogfights high above the water.
The game emphasizes fast, skill-based aerial combat, with players managing speed, altitude, dodging, and precision shooting. Various rider classes and upgrade paths allow customization of weapons, mounts, and abilities. Its distinctive art style uses bold colors and dramatic lighting to create a striking fantasy atmosphere. The Falconeer was noted for its unique setting and solo development, even earning award nominations . The Windows version supports keyboard and controller input, though some players have commented on its challenging controls .
Features
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Open-world aerial combat across the Great Ursee.
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Multiple playable rider classes with unique abilities.
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Intense dogfights against airships and warbirds.
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Deep faction-based storyline missions.
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Weapon and mount upgrade system.
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Dynamic weather and ocean environments.
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Striking stylized visual design.
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Fully voiced narrative experience.
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Side quests, trading, and exploration elements.
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Controller and keyboard/mouse support on Windows.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 10 (64-bit).
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Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent.
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Memory: 8 GB RAM.
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Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 or similar.
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DirectX: Version 11.
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Storage: 5 GB available space.
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible.
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Broadband Internet connection (for updates).
