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Liftoff: Drone Racing

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Racing
Publisher: astragon Software
Developer: LuGus Studios
Release Date: 2020

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'Liftoff: Drone Racing' (ALL) Unveils Its Campaign Mode - Trailer

by Rainier on July 8, 2020 @ 12:05 a.m. PDT

Liftoff: Drone Racing is a simulation game that translates the rush of fast-paced first-person view drone air racing to the digital world.

In Liftoff: Drone Racing, console players will experience the exciting and fast-paced world of the drone racing sport. This of course also includes competing against other FPV pilots in nerve-wracking races.

A good drone pilot knows not only how to fly properly but is also aware of the importance of proper preparations. From countless original licensed frames as well as individual parts the quadcopters can be customized to fit the individual needs of their pilot. When it comes to races, this customization will also help players to squeeze even the last, perhaps decisive, bit of efficiency out of the little machines.

The game will also offer different game modes for experienced pilots as well as newbies which will help them to improve their piloting skills at their own pace. Liftoff: Drone Racing will offer a dedicated "assisted flight" feature that will make drone racing easily accessible to every player on consoles.


Drone racing simulator, Liftoff is making its way to consoles with extra content including a brand new Campaign mode. The game mode gives players the opportunity to discover the ropes of drone flying but also guides them through the exciting history of drone racing.

Exclusively developed for the console version, Liftoff: Drone Racing offers a campaign mode, which starts back in 2015 at the very beginning of the young fascination of drone racing and offers players iconic moments of the FPV drone racing history like Paris or Hanover. Make yourself a name with small races and begin to climb the leaderboard challenge by challenge to get your chance in the big races.

For one thing skill is necessary for keeping up with the competitors, but it is also just as important to prepare your drone. While progressing in the campaign, players unlock more and more drone parts, with which they can improve their drone. As an FPV drone pilot the players must keep a clear head even in fast-paced and thrilling races - If they are victorious, talented pilots can make it to the top and become successful racers. A lot of skill and the right drone tuning will pave their way to the virtual championship.

But the journey of every drone racing enthusiast willing to strive for a thrilling adrenaline rush in Liftoff: Drone Racing begins in one of the most famous backyard of drone racing. Flying a drone is not as easy as it may appear. Hence it is mandatory to first learn some basics. Within the tutorial of Liftoff: Drone Racing the players learn everything important about flying a drone safely and not getting caught in the first tree. With time passing by, the difficulty level of the challenges increases step by step until the ambitious pilots are ready to lift off for their first serious FPV drone race. Experienced drone pilots have the opportunity to skip the tutorial and dive directly into the competitions.

Liftoff: Drone Racing aims to offer a unique and rewarding game experience to all players. That is why all players have the option of activating Assisted Flight mode, which helps stabilize the drones and guarantees newcomers an easy entry to experience fun and action-packed drone races without frustration. 

By completing the tutorial and the campaign, players thereby will become more confident when dealing with their drones. After some practice, patient players will easily be able to fly several tracks on the various maps without further help. To have a more realistic gameplay experience skilled FPV-Pilots can adjust the controls at any time. Next to the campaign, Liftoff: Drone Racing offers further exciting game modes, for example single player races, a freestyle mode, and a free flight mode, where players can explore the different maps completely at their own leisure.

A multiplayer mode will also be introduced into the new drone simulation, for which more information will be available soon.

Currently available on PC (Steam), Liftoff: Drone Racing will be released for PS4 and Xbox One in 2020


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