Air Conflicts Collection

Air Conflicts Collection on PC is a three-game arcade combat flight package built around historical air warfare. The current Steam bundle keeps the original collection name and includes Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers, and Air Conflicts: Vietnam. There is no separate PC rebrand or definitive-edition name attached to the current storefront package.

Developed by Games Farm and 3Division, with Games Farm also listed as publisher, the collection sits between an arcade flight game and a light combat simulator. It is designed for players who want mission-based aerial action, period aircraft, bombing runs, dogfights, and campaign progression without the procedural complexity of a hardcore simulation.

Three campaigns, three distinct air-war settings

The collection is not one continuous campaign. Each included title has its own setting, characters, aircraft selection, and mission structure. Together they cover resistance operations in the First and Second World War eras, carrier warfare in the Pacific, and helicopter and fighter missions over Vietnam.

Secret Wars is the most varied of the three campaign experiences. Its seven campaigns contain 49 missions built around objectives such as patrolling, bombing, escorting, hit-and-run attacks, exploration, and stealth flights. Missions can also ask you to attack ground units, protect friendly aircraft, or switch between different aircraft with contrasting strengths and weaknesses.

Pacific Carriers focuses on the carrier-centered conflict between the US Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy. Its missions place more attention on aircraft carriers, squadron operations, and famous Pacific battles. The important distinction is that you are not limited to one aircraft at a time: the game allows control of the planes in your squadron, giving the campaign a broader tactical layer than a conventional single-aircraft dogfight game.

Vietnam shifts the emphasis toward fast aerial combat involving both fighter aircraft and helicopters. Its campaign follows Joe Thompson and combines air battles with high-speed chases and special helicopter missions. Aircraft and helicopters can be customized with weapons, making loadout selection more relevant than in a purely score-based arcade flyer.

Arcade handling with a simulation option

The central design choice across the collection is the split between Arcade control and Simulation control. Arcade mode uses two-axis aircraft control, keeping pitch and horizontal movement accessible for players who want immediate combat action. Simulation mode adds rudder control and a third axis, providing more direct authority over the aircraft.

This does not turn the collection into a study-level flight simulator. The games remain mission-driven combat titles with generous accessibility, target assistance, and action-focused objectives. The simulation setting is better understood as a more demanding control scheme rather than a complete realism overhaul.

Combat includes machine guns, bombs, rockets, and other period weapons depending on the aircraft and game. Missions may move between air-to-air combat, attacks on ground vehicles, naval targets, escort duties, and defensive operations. Pacific Carriers adds the unusual ability to manage or switch between squadron aircraft during missions, while Secret Wars includes a skill upgrade system that can improve maneuvering, endurance, or wingman performance.

Players can use third-person, free, cockpit, and first-person camera perspectives in Pacific Carriers. Secret Wars also supports both mouse-and-keyboard control and gamepad input, giving PC players a practical choice between traditional desktop controls and a controller-oriented setup.

What is included in the PC collection?

The current Steam package contains three separate products rather than a single remastered application. That means the content is divided between Secret Wars, Pacific Carriers, and Vietnam, each retaining its own campaign and feature set.

Secret Wars contributes seven campaigns, 49 missions, more than 16 aircraft, period landscapes, skill upgrades, and multiple multiplayer modes. Pacific Carriers adds US and Japanese campaigns, carrier-focused objectives, squadron control, and four multiplayer modes. Vietnam contributes its own story campaign, fighter and helicopter missions, customizable aircraft, and multiplayer content.

The collection is sold as a paid bundle rather than a free-to-play product. The verified storefront does not present a season pass, live-service progression system, or separate collection-specific DLC model. The practical value comes from receiving three historically themed combat flight games in one package, while individual titles can also appear as separate products on the same storefront.

Players should also understand that the package-level feature list is broader than the support guaranteed for every individual title. Steam lists features including Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, single-player, and multiplayer, but the individual game pages do not expose identical feature sets.

PC controls, views, and platform features

PC players can use keyboard and mouse, gamepad, or joystick depending on the title and control preference. The Pacific Carriers manual documents Xbox 360 controller layouts for both arcade and simulation modes, plus joystick support in both modes. Joystick bindings can be customized through the in-game configuration menu.

The documented camera options are useful for players who prefer different levels of immersion. Cockpit view places the player inside the aircraft, first-person view removes the visible cockpit, and third-person view keeps the aircraft visible from behind. Target and bombing cameras provide additional context during attack runs.

The collection does not advertise mod support, dedicated-server tools, VR support, cabinet features, native ultrawide enhancements, or a separate anti-cheat system on its current Steam package page. Steam is the verified distribution and launcher layer, while localization varies by game.

At package level, Steam lists English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish interface support. The individual games expand or alter that list: Pacific Carriers also lists Russian, while Vietnam lists Japanese and Russian alongside its other supported languages. Full audio is more limited than interface localization and is not available in every listed language.

Who should play Air Conflicts Collection?

This collection suits players who want accessible historical air combat, structured campaigns, and a broad selection of aircraft without committing to a complex simulator. It is also a reasonable fit for players who enjoy switching between bombing, escort, patrol, and dogfight objectives instead of repeating one type of aerial encounter.

Secret Wars is the strongest match for players who value mission variety and a character-led campaign. Pacific Carriers is more appealing to players interested in naval aviation and carrier operations. Vietnam is the choice for anyone who specifically wants helicopters, jungle combat zones, and aircraft customization.

The package is less suitable for players seeking modern jet combat, competitive online matchmaking with a large active population, extensive simulation systems, or a single unified progression framework. Its appeal comes from variety and historical settings, not from high-fidelity training procedures or contemporary multiplayer infrastructure.

Comparable PC flight games

Players who want a more modern arcade jet-combat structure can compare the collection with high-speed alternative-history aerial combat like Project Wingman. That game is more focused on jet combat and aggressive set-piece encounters, while Air Conflicts Collection stays with period aircraft and mission objectives.

For helicopter-focused action, arcade helicopter combat in Apache: Air Assault offers a closer mechanical comparison to Vietnam's rotary-wing missions. Its emphasis is narrower, but the shared appeal is accessible flight handling combined with weapon-focused objectives.

Players looking for a stricter WWII simulation should consider detailed historical aircraft simulation in IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition. IL-2 places much greater weight on aircraft behavior, damage, weather, and operational realism, whereas Air Conflicts Collection prioritizes approachable combat missions.

Air Conflicts Collection FAQ

What is the current PC name of Air Conflicts Collection?

The current Steam package is still listed as Air Conflicts Collection. It has not been replaced by a new PC branding such as a Classic, Definitive, or Remastered edition. The package currently includes Secret Wars, Pacific Carriers, and Vietnam.

How many games are included?

The current PC bundle includes three games: Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers, and Air Conflicts: Vietnam. Older summaries of the collection may mention only Secret Wars and Pacific Carriers, so check the current package contents rather than relying on those two-game descriptions.

Does the collection support controllers?

Yes. Secret Wars lists gamepad support, and the Pacific Carriers manual documents Xbox 360 controller layouts for both Arcade and Simulation modes. Pacific Carriers also documents joystick support with customizable bindings.

Is Air Conflicts Collection a realistic flight simulator?

It is best classified as an arcade combat flight collection with an optional simulation-style control scheme. Simulation mode adds rudder control and more direct aircraft handling, but the games remain accessible mission-based action titles rather than full procedural flight simulators.

Does it have multiplayer or co-op?

Multiplayer is available across the collection, although the exact modes and player limits vary by included game. Secret Wars specifically lists local and internet multiplayer for up to four players, while Pacific Carriers advertises four multiplayer modes. The campaigns are presented primarily as single-player experiences rather than dedicated campaign co-op.

What languages are supported on PC?

The collection-level Steam listing identifies English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish interface support. Individual games differ, with Pacific Carriers adding Russian and Vietnam listing Japanese and Russian. Audio support is more limited than interface localization.