Hostile Skies Patch Notes Index
Every update since launch, summarised in one place.
Below is the full patch index for Hostile Skies since launch. Click into any patch note for the full breakdown, or read the index to track the meta at a glance.
Major patches
| Version | Codename | Headline change |
|---|---|---|
| v3.8 | Anniversary | Anniversary event, anniversary skins, free XP boost |
| v3.7 | Carrier | Allied carrier rework, N1K Rex, balance pass |
| v3.6 | Sky Kings | Sky Kings Invitational, carrier rework moved up |
| v3.5 | Skyline | New jets, balance pass |
| v3.4 | Frostbite | Winter mode, Fw 190 D-9, Bf 109 G-6 rebalance |
| v3.3 | Ranked launch | Ranked mode goes live, battle passes reset |
| v3.2 | Air combat | Flight resume, cloud redraw, repair HUD |
| v3.1 | Fleet updates | New glider skins, Phantom mode balance |
| v3.0 | Apex | Apex tier jets enter the live meta |
| v2.9 | Widgeon | Engineer companion joins the roster |
| v2.8 | Tailspin | Carrier rework and deck taxiing |
| v2.7 | Beta+ | Anti-cheat hardening pass |
| v2.6 | Takeoff | First jets arrive in the live game |
| v2.5 | Bombers | Heavy bombers enter the fleet |
| v2.4 | Multi-role | P-38 Lightning and Ho 229 debut |
| v2.3 | Energy | P-51 Mustang and Fw 190 enter the meta |
| v2.2 | Dogfights | Turn fighters take centre stage |
| v2.1 | Server | First seasonal events go live |
| v2.0 | Launch | Allied and Axis rosters go live |
| v1.0 | Pre-launch | Closed beta opens to whitelisted pilots |
Hotfixes
| Version | Codename | Headline change |
|---|---|---|
| v3.5.1 | Skyline hotfix | Respawn desync correction |
| v3.4.1 | Frostbite hotfix | XP loss regression fix |
| v3.3.1 | Ranked hotfix | Carrier collision hotfix |
| v3.2.2 | Air combat hotfix | Matchmaking latency fix |
How to read the index
Each row links to the matching full patch note page once the wiki has the deep dive. Newer patches have full pages; older ones are summarised in two lines so you can scan the meta arc at a glance.
Why we keep history
Players search for old patch notes whenever a meta shift happens. The history page gives them one place to look up what changed, when, and which plane or mode was rebalanced. It also doubles as a reference for newcomers who want to know how the current meta came to be.
Common questions about past patches
- What was the first jet? The Me 262 entered the live game in v2.6, with the Gloster Meteor arriving the same day.
- When were bombers added? v2.5 added the Mosquito and B-25; v3.0 added the heavy bombers.
- When was the first anniversary event? v3.4 was the first anniversary event, held in September 2024.
- What was the first Ranked season? v3.3 launched Ranked mode with a full reset of battle pass progress.
- When did the N1K Rex enter the live game? v3.7 introduced the N1K Rex as the headline Japanese fighter alongside the carrier rework.
For older patch notes from the closed beta era, see the Wiki home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How often does the version history get updated?
Within 48 hours of any official Hostile Skies patch note drop. Each row in the index links to its full breakdown page.
Where can I read the full notes for a single patch?
Click any version row on the [Latest patch](/updates/latest-patch/) page, or browse the [Patch notes hub](/updates/) for the full archive.
Does the wiki cover pre-launch patches?
Yes. The [Version history](/updates/version-history/) index reaches back to the v1.0 closed beta, with summaries for every major patch since then.