Mobile Game / May 15, 2026
ACECRAFT: Sky Hero returns in the U.S. with Pappos, new pilots and apology rewards
Skystone’s hand-drawn bullet-hell shooter is back in the U.S. on Android and iOS after infrastructure work, adding the new Pappos companion system and compensation rewards.
ACECRAFT: Sky Hero has finally resumed service in the United States, giving bullet-hell fans a reason to jump back in after months of infrastructure disruption. The game had been temporarily removed earlier this year as part of backend updates, and the return brings more than a simple switch-on. The new Pappos companion system changes progression and combat by adding recruitable companions that affect builds, while new pilots such as Vivienne, Sylas and Leo expand the roster.
Skystone is also offering compensation rewards, including Diamonds, Recruit Tickets, Pappo Fruits and Premium Keys. That is the right move because live-service players need more than an apology after a long absence. They need a reason to trust the game again, and a visible content roadmap helps.