MicroProse to Publish Gunship: Origins, a New Combat Helicopter Experience

MicroProse is proud to announce that it will publish Gunship: Origins, a new combat helicopter game developed by indie studio Jammin Games that places players in the cockpit of some of the world’s most iconic military rotorcraft. Designed as a modern combat helicopter experience, the game combines dynamic missions, cooperative multiplayer, and accessible yet rewarding flight mechanics.

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Take the Pilot Seat

In Gunship: Origins, players step into the role of a U.S. Army helicopter pilot operating in a contested battlefield filled with armored vehicles, missile batteries, convoys, and fortified enemy positions.

Flying iconic helicopters such as the AH-64 Apache, AH-1 Cobra/Viper, and UH-60 Blackhawk, players must plan their approach, use terrain to avoid enemy defenses, and strike quickly before the enemy can respond.

Dynamic Combat Missions

Missions in Gunship: Origins are dynamically generated ensuring that each sortie presents new tactical challenges. Players may be tasked with destroying armored columns, escorting transport helicopters into hostile landing zones, intercepting enemy convoys, or striking high-value targets deep behind enemy lines.

Careful planning, teamwork, and quick decision-making are critical to completing objectives and surviving the battlefield.

Fly Solo or With Friends

Players can take on missions alone or join forces in cooperative multiplayer with up to eight players. Friends can occupy pilot and copilot/gunner seats within the same helicopter or coordinate as a multi-aircraft flight to complete complex mission objectives together.

AI wingmen can also assist in missions, allowing players to direct their flight and execute coordinated attacks against enemy forces.



Rise Through the Ranks

Beginning as a Warrant Officer Candidate, players progress through training and combat missions to earn promotions through the U.S. Army officer ranks.

Along the way, pilots can earn authentic military medals and awards that reflect their accomplishments and experience on the battlefield.

Accessible and Cross-Platform

Gunship: Origins is designed to be approachable for newcomers while offering depth for experienced players. Helicopters are easy to learn to fly, but mastering combat tactics and mission coordination will require skill and experience.

The game supports a variety of control setups-from keyboard and mouse to advanced flight hardware-and is optimized to run smoothly across a wide range of systems.

Gunship: Origins will support Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck.


Key Features

  • Fly iconic helicopters including the AH-64 Apache, AH-1 Cobra/Viper, and UH-60 Blackhawk
  • Dynamic mission generation with a wide variety of combat objectives
  • Single-player and cooperative multiplayer with up to 8 players
  • Pilot career progression with ranks, promotions, medals, and awards
  • Coordinate attacks with either AI or human wingmen
  • Terrain-based tactics using real-world terrain data
  • Accessible flight controls with support for keyboard/mouse and advanced flight hardware
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck

MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking classics and new blockbuster titles such as Falcon, HighFleet, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, Ground Branch, Gunship and many more! Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of new generations of gamers.

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Jammin Games is an independent game development studio founded by Jamon Holmgren, a veteran software developer and entrepreneur based in the Pacific Northwest. With over two decades of experience in web and mobile development and a lifelong passion for game creation that began in the early days of QBasic, the studio brings together deep technical expertise and a strong appreciation for classic game design. Built around a modern toolset centered on the Godot engine, Jammin Games focuses on creating accessible yet engaging gameplay experiences that capture the spirit of traditional PC games while embracing contemporary design.