

Players gain the advantage by upgrading to faster, more powerful, or longer-range weapons. Interception combat consists of a quick, automated duel between two aircraft, each firing weapons and using abilities continuously.

Later, players can unlock the ability to research and manufacture new weapons and modules for their air force. Through a new story mission, players will receive their first armed Manticore, with which they can take on Pandoran fliers in the skies above havens, POIs, and Phoenix bases. A throwback to creator Julian Gollop’s original UFO, Festering Skies transforms your transport aircraft into air-to-air combat machines.

Thankfully, Phoenix can now leverage its own air power to fight back against these flying foes through an all-new aerial minigame: Interception.
