Airship Tycoon ‘Merchant of the Skies’ Opens Pre-Registrations for Premium Mobile Port

AstralRide is excited to announce that pre-registrations are now open for Merchant of the Skies, the hit airship trading simulator coming to mobile devices on April 14, 2026. Boasting an 87% “Very Positive” rating on Steam, this cozy tycoon experience has been meticulously redesigned for a premium ad-free experience on mobile!
 

In Merchant of the Skies, players captain a custom airship to build a sprawling trading empire among the clouds. Combining base-building, deep economic management, and whimsical exploration, the game offers a non-combative “zen” experience where efficiency and discovery are the ultimate rewards.
 

“We focused on preserving the full depth of the PC economy while ensuring the ‘zen’ of flying through the clouds felt natural on a touchscreen,” says Alexandre Le Mieux, Founder of AstralRide. “Coming from a background of bringing top-tier indie hits to mobile, it was vital to me that this remained a 100% premium experience with no advertisements or aggressive monetization.”
 

High-Impact Features:
 

  • A Living Economy: Master dynamic markets to buy low and sell high across a procedurally generated world of floating islands.
  • Automated Empires: Purchase islands, establish complex production chains, and launch trade caravans for passive income.
  • Whimsical Exploration: Command a fleet of unique airships, including the giant turtle, to encounter quirky characters and ancient mysteries.
  • Skyborne Customization: Build a dream mansion and a sky-high headquarters with over 200 unique blocks.
  • Premium & Portable: A single purchase of 7.99€ unlocks the full game. Zero ads, zero energy timers, and zero pay-to-win mechanics.
     

Pre-Registration is available now:

About AstralRide


Based in Montpellier, France, AstralRide is a boutique publisher founded by a mobile industry veteran (formerly of Playdigious/PID Games). The studio is dedicated to bringing “Very Positive” PC indie titles to mobile audiences with meticulous attention to UI optimization and localization.