Merchant of the Skies Takes Flight on Mobile with April 14th Launch

MONTPELLIER, France – March 20, 2026 – AstralRide announced today that pre-registrations are now open for Merchant of the Skies, the popular airship trading simulator, coming to mobile devices on April 14, 2026. The game, which currently holds an 87% “Very Positive” rating on Steam, has been adapted for a premium, ad-free mobile experience.

Build a Trade Empire in the Clouds

Merchant of the Skies places players in the role of an airship captain tasked with building a trading empire amongst the clouds. The game blends base-building elements with deep economic management and exploration, offering a relaxing, non-combative experience focused on efficiency, and discovery.

“We focused on preserving the full depth of the PC economy while ensuring the ‘zen’ of flying through the clouds felt natural on a touchscreen,” says Alexandre Le Mieux, Founder of AstralRide. “Coming from a background of bringing top-tier indie hits to mobile, it was vital to me that this remained a 100% premium experience with no advertisements or aggressive monetization.”

Key Features

• A Living Economy: Master dynamic markets to buy low and sell high across a procedurally generated world of floating islands.
• Automated Empires: Purchase islands, establish production chains, and launch trade caravans for passive income.
• Whimsical Exploration: Command a fleet of unique airships, including the giant turtle, to encounter quirky characters and ancient mysteries.
• Skyborne Customization: Build a dream mansion and a sky-high headquarters with over 200 unique blocks.
• Premium & Portable: A single purchase of €7.99 unlocks the full game, with zero ads, energy timers, or pay-to-win mechanics.

Pre-Registration Details

Pre-registration for Merchant of the Skies is available now.

About AstralRide

Based in Montpellier, France, AstralRide is a boutique publisher founded by a mobile industry veteran with experience at Playdigious/PID Games. The studio specializes in bringing highly-rated PC indie titles to mobile platforms, with a focus on UI optimization and localization.