Kyiv, Ukraine — October 14, 2026. Ukrainian FPV combat drone simulator Remote Reaper has officially left Steam Early Access.
Version 1.0 is the game’s biggest update yet, introducing its first aerial targets in the Shahed drones, alongside a new time trial mode, additional combat missions, and a range of other improvements.
Remote Reaper was developed by Ukrainian solo developer Vladyslav Fomenko in collaboration with active-duty military FPV drone pilots. The simulator combines realistic flight physics with challenges faced by drone operators on the battlefield, including electronic warfare, harsh weather conditions, and vehicle armor.
Remote Reaper originally launched in Early Access in April 2025 and has since received numerous updates shaped by player feedback. The game currently holds a 93% positive rating on Steam, based on more than 260 user reviews.
Remote Reaper is available now on Steam for $14.99 (25% off its regular $19.99 price).
LinksWhat’s New in Version 1.0
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Aerial Interceptions. Players can now engage aerial targets (Shahed drones). Intercepting them requires a different flight profile and a different approach to closing in than attacking ground vehicles, with airburst detonation playing a crucial role.
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Time Trials. A new mode designed for practicing piloting skills, with three tracks available at launch. The tutorial has also been expanded to cover both target engagement and racing.
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New Missions. Hunt down enemy multiple rocket launchers (MLRS), attack enemy infantry under the cover of fog, and intercept Shahed drones. A new training scenario has also been added.
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Smoke Screens. Enemy forces now use smoke screens to conceal their vehicles, making it harder to spot targets and line up attacks.
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Visual Improvements. Vehicles that take hits but survive now show visible damage marks. Maps also feature more low-growing vegetation (which can be disabled in the settings).
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Quality-of-Life Improvements. Simplified controls now support gamepads, with improved menu navigation, particularly on Steam Deck. The in-flight HUD now features a compass with target markers, while missions have received preset weather conditions, more informative briefing screens, and end-of-mission statistics.
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Realistic FPV flight simulation. Remote Reaper aims to reproduce the handling of an FPV drone. The game was developed in collaboration with active drone pilots.
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Wide controller support. Fly with the controller you already know. Remote Reaper supports dedicated radio controllers (Radiomaster, DJI FPV, TBS, BetaFPV, etc.) as well as gamepads, and keyboard and mouse.
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Target variety and electronic warfare. Face off against ground and aerial targets, each with different weak spots. Enemy jamming, terrain, and obstacles affect video and control signals.
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Drone customization. Swap frames, motors, propellers, cameras, antennas and warheads, balancing performance against weight and battery consumption.
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Dynamic weather and visibility. Rain, fog, wind and changing times of day alter flight conditions and visibility from mission to mission.
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Realistic but accessible. Use the full flight model, or switch to simplified controls designed for players without FPV hardware.
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Online co-op. Fly missions alongside other players, coordinate targets and join sessions already in progress.
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Mission editor. Create custom scenarios by placing objectives, defenses and environmental challenges, then share and play community-made missions through Steam Workshop.
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Developer & publisher: Vladyslav Fomenko
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Platforms: PC (Steam)
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Release Date: October 14, 2026 (1.0)
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Languages: English, Ukrainian, Polish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Price: $19.99 (25% launch discount)
- Genre: FPV drone simulator
About the Developer
Vladyslav Fomenko is an independent Ukrainian game developer and the creator of Remote Reaper: FPV Combat Drone Simulator. The game was developed in ongoing collaboration with active military drone pilots, whose feedback informed its flight model and simulation systems.