Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 14
Dear Passengers Targets 2026 PC Launch as FLEXUS Debuts First Steam Game
Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 14

Dear Passengers Targets 2026 PC Launch as FLEXUS Debuts First Steam Game

3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Jul 14

Summary

  • Dear Passengers, a co-op airline disaster game built around proximity chat and ragdoll physics, was announced for PC with a 2026 launch window on Steam.
  • One player flies the plane while others manage the cabin, handling meals, turbulence, illegal cargo and hazards including bird strikes and escaped crocodiles.
  • FLEXUS, a Ukraine-based mobile developer, is making its first PC release after smartphone idle games that reportedly drew hundreds of millions of downloads.
  • The reveal lands as chaotic multiplayer “friendslop” games still gain traction on Steam, leaving Dear Passengers positioned as a possible next breakout if the trailer buzz holds.

Insights

Can a mobile gaming giant conquer the chaotic PC market with its first title?
In an industry embracing AI, can a game built entirely by humans still win?