# Sky Force Anniversary

> 2015 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122452426](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122452426)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sky-force-anniversary

## Summary
Sky Force Anniversary is a 2015 shoot 'em up video game developed and published by Infinite Dreams. It is part of the Sky Force series and was originally released for Microsoft Windows on April 30, 2015. The game is a single-player experience, rated Everyone 10+, and has since been ported to numerous platforms including macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** video game
- **Genre:** shoot 'em up
- **Publication Date:** April 30, 2015 (for Microsoft Windows)
- **Developer:** Infinite Dreams
- **Publisher:** Infinite Dreams
- **Country of Origin:** Poland
- **Game Mode:** single-player video game
- **ESRB Rating:** Everyone 10+, with content descriptors for Fantasy Violence
- **Part of Series:** Sky Force
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox One
- **Distribution Format:** digital distribution, digital download
- **Distributed By:** Steam, Nintendo eShop
- **Steam Application ID:** 355050 (for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux)
- **Languages:** Supports English (user interface, voice acting, subtitle), French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese (user interface and subtitle)

## FAQs
**What kind of game is Sky Force Anniversary?**
Sky Force Anniversary is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up where players control an aircraft to defeat enemies and bosses. It is a single-player game known for its challenging stages and upgradeable ship mechanics.

**On which platforms can you play Sky Force Anniversary?**
The game is available on a wide range of platforms, including PC (via Steam for Windows, macOS, and Linux), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and legacy consoles like PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and Wii U. It is distributed digitally through stores like Steam and the Nintendo eShop.

**Who created Sky Force Anniversary?**
The game was developed and published by the Polish game studio Infinite Dreams. It is an anniversary edition title within their long-running Sky Force series of shoot 'em up games.

## Why It Matters
Sky Force Anniversary represents a significant modern take on the classic shoot 'em up genre, revitalizing it with polished graphics and refined gameplay for a contemporary audience. As a product of the Polish game development studio Infinite Dreams, it highlights the country's growing influence in the global video game industry. The game's extensive multi-platform support and long-term availability through digital storefronts have made it an accessible and enduring title within its genre.

## Notable For
- Being a comprehensive anniversary edition that celebrates the Sky Force series.
- Its extensive support for multiple languages, including full voice acting in English.
- Wide availability across a diverse array of platforms, from PC and modern consoles to legacy systems.

## Body

### Core Identity
Sky Force Anniversary is classified as a video game and more specifically as a shoot 'em up. It is an instance of a single-player video game. The title serves as an anniversary edition within the broader Sky Force series.

### Development and Publication
The game was developed and published by Infinite Dreams, a studio based in Poland, which is the country of origin for the title.

### Release and Distribution
The initial publication date for the Microsoft Windows version was April 30, 2015. The game is primarily distributed through digital means, including digital distribution and digital download. Key digital storefronts that distribute the title include Steam and the Nintendo eShop.

### Platforms and Technical Identifiers
Sky Force Anniversary was released for a wide array of platforms. Its presence on PC is marked by the Steam application ID 355050, covering Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. Console releases include:
- **Nintendo Switch:** Referenced by its Nintendo eShop ID `sky-force-anniversary-switch` and Nintendo Switch Title ID `010083100B5CA000`.
- **PlayStation 4:** Identified by Orbis patch IDs such as `CUSA04411` (Europe) and `CUSA04445` (United States).
- **Other Platforms:** The game is also available on PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and Xbox One (referenced as Q13361286).

### Content Rating
The game has been rated Everyone 10+ by the ESRB (ID 10030493). The rating includes a qualifier for Fantasy Violence.

### Language Support
The game features extensive language support, as detailed by its Steam store page. The supported languages and the aspects they apply to are:
- **English:** User interface, voice acting, subtitle
- **French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese:** User interface, subtitle

### External Database Identifiers
The game is cataloged in numerous video game databases, which provide alternative IDs and references:
- **IMDb:** tt11534438
- **MobyGames:** 85440
- **Metacritic:** sky-force-anniversary
- **GameSpot:** sky-force-anniversary
- **HowLongToBeat:** 26157
- **PCGamingWiki:** Sky_Force_Anniversary
- **RAWG:** sky-force-anniversary
- **Nintendo World Report:** 44300, 48828
- **Giant Bomb (former scheme):** 3030-49589
- **Internet Game Database:** sky-force-anniversary
- **VGChartz:** Various IDs for different platforms (e.g., 223104 for Nintendo Switch)
- **GameTDB:** WiiU/ANVP and WiiU/ANVE (for Wii U), PS3/NPUB31813 (for PlayStation 3)
- **Co-Optimus:** 4444 (PC), 8985 (Nintendo Switch), 4441 (PlayStation 4) for co-op information.

## References

1. Steam
2. Nintendo eShop
3. RAWG
4. GameSpot
5. Co-Optimus
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. PlayStation Store
9. Q117506892
10. GOG Dreamlist
11. VGChartz