Pilots, welcome back. This is our fourth devlog for The Mighty Eighth VR, and today we’re excited to share something short, sharp, and cinematic.
We’ve prepared a brand-new teaser video that gives a taste of what’s coming - not a full reveal, but a snapshot of the atmosphere, the detail, and the immersion that define the Mighty 8th VR experience.
The footage is only 27 seconds long, but we think it captures the heart of what we’re building:
The camaraderie of the briefing room. Next, we move inside, where officers lay out the day’s mission. Airmen sit in silence, focused on the map ahead. The player glances down at their own hands - a reminder that you are not just watching, you are there.
The crew that makes it possible. On a corkboard, you’ll see the eight essential roles of a B-17 crew - from pilot and bombardier to radio operator and gunners. Every position matters. Every role is part of the story.
The chaos of combat. Suddenly, you’re in the heat of it, manning a gun, tracking enemy fighters across the sky. Tracers cut through the sky. The responsibility of defense rests on you.
The world below. Finally, a sweeping panoramic view. From low altitude, you take in the countryside below, rich with detail and atmosphere. It’s a world alive, and you’re flying right through the middle of it.
It’s just a glimpse, but it shows what we’ve been working toward: bringing the atmosphere, the scale, and the drama of the Mighty 8th to life in VR.
We’ll have more to share soon - deeper looks at systems, roles, and how the co-op experience ties everything together.
For now, enjoy this teaser, and imagine yourself in the thick of it.
A New Mission: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition
The B-17 story doesn’t just live on in the digital skies — it’s also coming to the tabletop.
We’re proud to announce B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition, a cooperative experience that lets you and your friends take command of a bomber crew during WWII’s most dangerous missions.
Just like the video game series, every decision matters. You’ll chart courses, man the guns, repair damage, and push through flak and fighters to deliver your payload. Work as a team, or risk watching your Fortress fall apart around you.
This board game brings the tension, camaraderie, and desperate heroism of the air war to life — with immersive scenarios, richly detailed crew roles, and a mission structure that will test your nerves from takeoff to landing.
The project is heading to Kickstarter, and we want you with us from the very beginning. Visit our brand-new “Notify Me” page to learn more and be first in line when the campaign goes live.
👉 link to the notify me KS page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microprose/b-17-flying-fortress-the-bloody-100th-board-game