Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory — patch notes and updates
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| Death From Above is 76% off: lowest price ever | 2026-10-30 | From October 30 to November 6, Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory is 76% off. It has never been cheaper.A war fought from the skyLast week, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence reported that its forces have brought down 408,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026. In September, the figure was just over 350,000.This Halloween, the threat in the sky is real, and so are the people who stop it. In Death From Above, you’re on their side: a lone operator behind Russian lines, hunting armor, cutting supply routes and taking back what was stolen.Your purchase still mattersFrom day one, we committed part of the game’s revenue to supporting Ukrai |
| Fall into the fight: Death From Above is 60% off | 2026-10-01 | Strike From Above This AutumnYou are a lone Ukrainian drone operator, working in secret deep behind Russian lines. Your mission is to hunt down tanks and armored vehicles, cut enemy supply lines, and take back what the occupiers have stolen.Steam Autumn Sale: 60% Off until October 8Expect fast, arcade-style drone action, a variety of missions, and a real Ukrainian setting. Every purchase also supports real Ukrainian charity organizations.Get it now on Steam |
| We're joining the Ukrainian Games Festival 2026 | 2026-08-17 | Attention, operators! Death From Above is taking part in the Ukrainian Games Festival 2026 on Steam, running from August 17 to 24, with a 50% discount! The festival is held in celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day on August 24, showcasing Ukrainian games and developers to players on Steam. It is an honor for us to take part once again.We continue to support Ukraine by donating 30% of the proceeds from Death From Above to our Ukrainian charity partners, Come Back Alive and UNITED24, as well as 30% of the proceeds from the Aerorozvidka Skin Supporter Pack directly to NGO Aerorozvidka. Once the development costs are recouped, the share donat |
| Death From Above is part of Games Composed in Germany! | 2026-07-20 | We're proud to announce that Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory is officially part of this year's Games Composed in Germany showcase on Steam - a celebration of the creativity, craft, and diversity coming out of the German games industry.If you haven't wishlisted Death From Above yet, now's a great moment to check it out and see what else the German scene has to offer during the event.Get it now on Steam |
| Death From Above Is 60% off in the Steam Summer Sale | 2026-06-29 | Go Behind Enemy Lines In Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory, you are a lone Ukrainian military drone operator battling Russian occupation forces. Hidden deep behind enemy lines, you use your drone to seek and destroy tanks and armored vehicles, shatter communication lines, and recover stolen goods. Now in the Steam Summer SaleGet the game for 60% off until July 9. It is a focused single-player arcade experience with dynamic drone gameplay, diverse mission types, a real-world Ukrainian context, and a goal of supporting real-life Ukrainian charity organizations. Get it now on Steam |
| May of Heroes: 50% off Death From Above | 2026-04-24 | This window spans some of Ukraine's most meaningful dates — from the Memorial Day of the Chernobyl Disaster to the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism on May 8th. Days that remember sacrifice, and honor those who never stopped defending their land.Carry out essential missions as a Ukrainian drone operator — destroy enemy forces, recover stolen resources, and dismantle the occupier's operations. Sale runs from April 24 to May 8. Don't miss your chance to join the mission.Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Heroes! |
| Unmanned Systems Forces — Free DLC is out now! | 2025-12-15 | We are thrilled to announce a new free DLC drop for Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory — the Unmanned Systems Forces Supporter Skin Pack is now available on Steam!This update features a brand-new look for both your drone and operator, co-designed directly with Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF).What are the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF)?Just as we have highlighted other organizations in the past, we want to shine a light on this vital new development in Ukraine's defense.The Unmanned Systems Forces (known in Ukraine as СБС) are a newly established branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Established in 2024, the world’s first bra |
| Death From Above: Now in Hungarian! | 2025-12-15 | Hello Pilots!We have an update for you! We have added Hungarian to our in-game languages.This addition is special because it came directly from you. The translation was suggested by a player in our Discord community in the middle of November. Thanks to your passion and support, just one month later, we are releasing it for everyone!We truly appreciate our community's involvement in making Death From Above the best it can be. Thank you for flying with us! |
| +2,500 EUR sent with 20,500 EUR total to Ukrainian NGOs | 2025-09-29 | Quick update from Lesser Evil: Death From Above came out more than 2 years ago, and from day one, we committed part of the game revenue to Ukrainian non-offensive aid. We’ve transferred another 2,500 EUR, split 1,250 EUR + 1,250 EUR between Army of Drones and Come Back Alive. Our running total is now 20,500 EUR. Funds go to non-offensive needs like recon drones, training, protective gear, and medical support. Our standing pledge: 30% of net proceeds until break-even on the game development, then 70%. Buying the game or DLC fuels the next donation. Reviews and wishlists help visibility. For Ukraine! |
| Death From Above Winter Sale – Save 60% | 2024-12-23 | Take on the enemy as a Ukrainian drone operator in Death From Above for just $3.99 (was $9.99). Experience dynamic missions, powerful storytelling, and meaningful gameplay at the lowest price ever. ⏳ Sale runs from Dec 19 to Jan 2, 10 AM Pacific! Don’t miss your chance to join the mission and save big ːwftargetː |
| Ukraine Defenders Day: 40% off Death From Above | 2024-10-01 | Ukraine Defenders Day, celebrated on October 1st, is a day to honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those defending Ukraine's freedom. To commemorate this day, we are proud to offer a 40% discount on Death From Above. Carry out essential missions to protect your homeland—destroy enemy forces, recover stolen resources, and dismantle the occupier's operations. Your actions echo the bravery of those we honor today. From October 1st to October 15th, seize this moment to both experience a thrilling game and stand in solidarity with Ukraine’s defenders. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Heroes! 🟨🟦 |
| Celebrate the Ukrainian Games Festival with 40% off DFA until August 25th! | 2024-08-19 | Attention troops! Death From Above will be participating in the Ukrainian Games Festival on Steam, starting today, August 19th until August 25th, with a 40% discount on DFA and all of our DLC! The UGF celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day (August 24th) with a showcase of Ukrainian games here on Steam. We’re honored to be participating in this event again after our debut last year, and our support for the defense of Ukraine against Russian aggression is undimmed. This month we will also make our second donation to our Ukrainian charity partners, sending 4218 Eur to Come Back Alive and Aerorozvidka. We continue with our commitment to sending 30 |
| Summer Events Fest! -30% discount incoming! | 2024-06-21 | Welcome back, Pilots! We wanted to let you know about two major Steam events we’re participating in over the next few weeks and the discounts we’ll offer alongside them! Firstly, we’ll join the “Made in Germany” event, which starts on Wednesday, June 20th. During this week-long festival of all things Deutschland, we’ll be offering the biggest discount on the game so far, with 30% off until the event ends on June 27th! But the bargains don’t stop there - we’re running straight into Steam’s biggest event, the Steam Summer Sale, where the 30% discount will continue from June 27th until July 11th - making consecutive three weeks of 30% off! Best |
| Death From Above celebrates International Women's Day | 2024-03-08 | Happy International Women's Day! We honor the remarkable strength, resilience, and contributions of women worldwide, especially the courageous Ukrainian women defending their country's freedom, inspiring us with their hope, dedication, and tireless efforts. 💪 We also celebrate all the amazing women that were part of “Death From Above”! From production to sound design to music composition, your passion, creativity, and excellence made Death From Above what it is today 💯 |
| Updates notes for version 1.0.2 on 29th of February | 2024-02-29 | - Performance improvements! - Fixed an issue that prevented the activation of the "Warship" achievement - Fixed an issue that activated the "Minefield" achievement in the tutorial level - Various bug fixes |
| We have added new languages! | 2024-02-23 | We have an update for you, pilots! 🚀 We have added Slovak, Lithuanian, and Czech to our in-game languages. However, we need your assistance to improve the quality and accuracy of these translations. We're really committed to making our game accessible to as many people as possible, which is why these localizations are so important. Whilst we've done our best with the translations, we're aware that they're not all perfect. But hey, we're always working to improve, and we really appreciate your support in making them better! Again, thank you for your continued input to our game, and for standing up for what is right in the face of aggression! |
| Lietuviška mūsų Steam puslapio versija | 2024-02-23 | "Death From Above" žingsniuokite už priešo linijų kaip Ukrainos kariuomenės dronų operatorius. Valdykite universalius dronus, išvalykite teritorijas nuo įsibrovėlių, deminuokite zonas, perimkite aprūpinimo konvojus ir tyrinėkite smėlio dėžės žemėlapį su tonomis paslėptų Velykinių kiaušinių. Kovokite už geresnį rytojų! Slava Ukraini! "Death From Above" pateikia glaustą, vieno žaidėjo arkadinę drono patirtį, kurios veiksmas vyksta Rusijos invazijos į Ukrainą fone. Įsijaukite į Ukrainos kariuomenės drono operatoriaus vaidmenį, kovokite su priešo pajėgomis, atgaukite pavogtą įrangą ir taisykite karo nutrauktas gyvybiškai svarbias ryšių linijas. " |
| Slovenská verzia našej Steam stránky | 2024-02-23 | V "Death From Above" sa postavte za nepriateľské línie ako operátor vojenských dronov z Ukrajiny. Ovládajte univerzálne drony, vyčistite oblasti od útočníkov, odmínovávajte zóny, prestrihávajte zásobovacie konvoje a preskúmajte sandboxovú mapu s množstvom skrytých veľkonočných vajíčok. Bojujte za lepšiu budúcnosť! Sláva Ukrajine! "Death From Above" prináša stručný, jednohráčový arkádový zážitok s dronmi na pozadí ruskej invázie na Ukrajinu. Vstúpte do úlohy operátora ukrajinských vojenských dronov, bojujte proti nepriateľským silám, získavajte späť ukradnuté vybavenie a opravujte životne dôležité komunikačné linky, ktoré boli poškodené vojnou |
| Patch notes for 1.0.1 | 2024-02-22 | - Tablet messages can be scrolled with controller - Fixed a bug where players were unable to select Czech, Lithuanian and Slovak languages from settings. |
| Death From Above 1.0 Release | 2024-02-22 | It’s been a long march, but we’ve reached our objective: launch day! We’re proud of the journey we’ve made, and will continue to make, as we raise funds for our charity partners in Ukraine. After 10 months in Early Access, today is the day we make version 1.0 available! We want to thank you for your support and your feedback, for everything you have done to spread the word and make Death From Above a success. For everyone who backed us on Kickstarter or bought the game in Early Access - we salute you. For everyone who is buying the game now, welcome to the front! For the 1.0 Full Release, we’ve added: New Achievements New Easter eggs New miss |
| Full Release Discount Incoming! | 2024-02-21 | Good day, fellow operators! 🎮 We hope you are as excited as we are for our launch tomorrow! To celebrate our 1.0 release, we will be offering a 20% discount! 🚀 Meaning: there has never been a better time to buy Death From Above and spread some freedom! See you tomorrow, fresh and ready! 💪 |
| OST Update, Conferences and more! | 2024-02-20 | Attention operators, news incoming! 📢 We are happy to announce that we added a new song to our "Death From Above - The Original Soundtrack" and it is live now! 🎶 The amazing group "Go_A", an electronic folk band from Ukraine, joined us and their song "Kalyna" is simply mesmerizing! 🤩 Be sure to check out our OST and give it a listen and follow their socials 💪 Furthermore, we will be presenting Death From Above at the "Games in War" conference in Gdansk and just a few days after that be part of the DevGamm Gdansk Steam Event 🥳 be sure to stay tuned for more info! And don't forget about the biggest upcoming event: in 2 days, Thursday Febur |
| 🌟 Death From Above - 1.0 Release Date & Trailer! 🚀 | 2024-02-08 | 🚀 Attention, Pilots! 🚀 Get out your calendars and note down the date, while getting ready for an adrenaline-pumping revelation as Death From Above unveils its highly anticipated 1.0 update on February 22, 2024! 🎮✨ What to expect? New missions Completed storyline New Game+ mode New Achievements More languages and more... To get everyone in the mood for the upcoming 1.0 update we have all been waiting for and the team has been eagerly preparing for we want to share with you our new release trailer. 💪 The update will come with a ton of new content, improvements, and more! So stay tuned, enjoy the video, and see you on February 22nd! 📹 Run t |
| New Female Operator & UI Revamp! | 2023-12-12 | 🚀 Attention, Defenders of Liberty! 🚀 We're thrilled to roll out our latest tactical upgrade, version 0.9.5, packed with enhancements that'll amp up your combat experience! Get ready for a wave of new features and improvements. 🌟 Female Operator Alert! 🌟 Dive into the fray with an all-new female operator! All your favorite skins are now compatible with this new warrior. Customize to your heart's content and hit the battlefield in style! 🖥️ Sleek UI Overhaul 🖥️ Your command center just got a major facelift! We've revamped the Gameplay UI for a more polished, modern look. Navigate through menus with ease and enjoy a smoother, more intuitiv |
| Nominate DfA for Best OST! Steam Autumn Sale Discount! | 2023-11-21 | Autumn is here, but this season, much more than leaves will fall from the sky! We’re very pleased to announce that we’re going to be participating in Steam’s Autumn Sale and Awards, taking place between 21-28th November, 2023. To mark the occasion, we’re discounting both Death From Above and it's OST by a massive 25%, while the rest of the DLC is 20% off. We’re beyond honored to join this seasonal celebration and we can’t wait to see what other amazing games are gathered here with us. Additionally, we urge you to vote for DfA in the best OST category, to celebrate so many awesome Ukrainian artists coming together to make our unique soundscape |
| Update notes for hotfix 0.9.3 | 2023-10-16 | Fixed a bug in the last mission Updated credits Localization fixes Fixed a bug in FPV drone inverted controls |
| QIRIMTATAR STEAM SAİFESİ! | 2023-10-05 | "Death From Above" oyunında siz Ukrayina arbiy dronunıñ operatorı olaraq duşman cebesiniñ arqasında olacaqsız. Universal dronnı idare etiñiz, etrafnı basqıncılardan temizleñiz, bölgelerni minasızlaştırıñız, silâ naqil etken sıralarnı eliñizge keçiriñiz ve çoq sır gizlengen etrafnı keşif etiñiz. Daa yahşı kelecek içün küreşiñiz! Şan olsun Ukrayinağa! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300160/Death_From_Above/ "Death From Above" dronlar aqqında qısqa bir oyuncı arkadasıdır. Areketler Rusiyeniñ Ukrayinağa ücümi şaraitinde yüz bere. Siz duşmanğa qarşı küreşken, qıymetli techizatlarnı keri qaytarğan ve arbiy areketler vaqtında yıqılğan alâqa qull |
| DfA translated to Crimean Tatar! New Side activity and achievements! | 2023-10-05 | We're pleased to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting the Ukrainian resistance and the fight for freedom. "Death From Above" has been diligently translated into Crimean Tatar, with every detail, from menu options to subtitles, crafted by local localization experts. Find the localized Steam Page here Furthermore, in our dedication to reaching a wider audience, we're delighted to inform you that the game is now fully accessible in simplified Chinese. “The people of the Crimea region, for which Tatar is a state language, have been some of the most heavily impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukrainian t |
| DLSS and further Localizations! A new DLC! Update 0.8.1 | 2023-09-21 | Greetings Drone Operators! We've got a new update for you - this time we're greatly extending our language support, and also implementing Nvidia DLSS support to unlock some performance boosts for you! Full patch notes: New languages! Italian Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Finnish Fixes for Japanese language Nvidia DLSS Support We're also launching a new Drone and Operator Skin DLC in collaboration with Aerorozvidka, so check it out as it's 10% off right now! 30% of our Net Revenues from the DLC go specifically to Aerorozvidka. After DfA hits break even, the percentage will go up to 70%. What is the Aerorozvidka Skin Supporter Pack? This exclusi |
| New DLC incoming - Aerorozvidka Skin Supporter Pack! | 2023-09-15 | We are thrilled to announce the new DLC "Death From Above: Aerorozvidka Skin Supporter Pack" – an incredible opportunity to express your stance while contributing to a noble cause. The new DLC will be available on the 21st of September; until then, please add it to Your wishlist! The Revenue split from this DLC works similarly as the main game, except 30% goes specifically to Aerorozvidka, instead of our partner Ukrainian charities. After DfA hits break even, 70% will go to Aerorozvidka after this point. What is the Aerorozvidka Skin Supporter Pack? This exclusive Skin Pack has been tailor-made for players who love the game and want to show t |