Microprose Gunship Origins

Josey Wales · 2026-03-23T14:01:53+0000

Another new banger of a game coming from Microprose in 2026 that i cannot wait to play. Well overdue since Gunship 2000 on the PC and Amiga from 1990/91.
Cant wait!!

Gunship Origins on Steam

Fly combat helicopters solo or co-op multiplayer in the AH-64 Apache, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, and UH-60 Blackhawk. Dynamic missions including search and destroy, rescue, and more. Pilot progression: get promoted and earn awards. Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck support.

store.steampowered.com

RevBillyG · 2026-03-23T15:00:33+0000

Played this on my Atari 520STFM at about 12fps. Was awesome

Zefan · 2026-03-23T15:02:18+0000

Oh man. Me and my Dad played the hell out of Gunship 2000 on Amiga 1200 back in the 90s. To think I was just about to sell my HOTAS.

:edit: Lawdy the graphics. Now I like a retro game as much as the next person but it does feel like this is a bit of a weird decision. I will happily be proved wrong. I was watching the trailer with zero volume and I am particularly vulnerable to good audio/music, so maybe it's just that.

darkblade · 2026-03-23T15:36:23+0000

Reminds me of Thunderhawk on the Amgia.

Josey Wales · 2026-03-23T18:11:31+0000

Zefan said:
Oh man. Me and my Dad played the hell out of Gunship 2000 on Amiga 1200 back in the 90s. To think I was just about to sell my HOTAS.

:edit: Lawdy the graphics. Now I like a retro game as much as the next person but it does feel like this is a bit of a weird decision. I will happily be proved wrong. I was watching the trailer with zero volume and I am particularly vulnerable to good audio/music, so maybe it's just that.

Be great if it has Track IR support as well or VR support.

lokiss · 2026-03-23T19:15:30+0000

Josey Wales said:
Be great if it has Track IR support as well or VR support.

While you wait you may be interested in Helicopter Gunship DEX. The source of inspiration is from the same wheelhouse, features both VR and Track IR.

Dano · 2026-03-23T20:59:49+0000

Gunship 2000 was the sim that made me go and buy an analogue joystick for my Amiga, very fond memories of it and this will likely be a purchase simply because lol.

ttaskmaster · 2026-03-23T23:20:50+0000

Will it draw me away from the Apache and Kiowa in DCS, though.....?

heeeed · 2026-03-24T06:41:47+0000

darkblade said:
Reminds me of Thunderhawk on the Amgia.

"Things are getting desperate”

“Yes, Mr. President."

"Is the equipment ready?"

"Final preparations are in progress, sir."

"Is the team assembled?"

"Yes, sir. Jack Marshall is the chief tactician."

"...and the pilot?"

"One of our finest, sir."

"Good. You got twenty-four hours."

Ahhh great times