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Up in the Air
Sunset Overdrive

Up in the Air

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Sunset Overdrive's 'Up in the Air' mission. Learn how to collect the Glide Wheel, defend the launch site, and master glider controls to chase down the Fizzco airship.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Sunset Overdrive's 'Up in the Air' mission. Learn how to collect the Glide Wheel, defend the launch site, and master glider controls to chase down the Fizzco airship.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak with Walter to begin the mission.
  2. 2
    Collect the Glide Wheel from the Scabs near the objective marker.
  3. 3
    Return to Walter and defend the launch site from an incoming Scab attack.
  4. 4
    Use your mini-map to track and eliminate any remaining Scabs.
  5. 5
    Interact with the glider to trigger a scene introducing the Fizzco Rifle Bots.
  6. 6
    Defend yourself from the initial attack of the heavily armored Rifle Bots, remembering to keep moving to avoid their rapid fire.
  7. 7
    Use your map to hunt down and clear out any remaining Rifle Bots.
  8. 8
    Interact with the glider again to begin the next section.
  9. 9
    Fly the glider towards the Brewery, following the objective marker.
  10. 10
    Practice glider controls, managing the power meter by flying through steam and smoke columns.
  11. 11
    Replenish health by shooting green balloons.
  12. 12
    As you approach the Brewery, a scene will play, updating your objectives to pursue the Fizzco airship.
  13. 13
    Follow the airship, avoiding fire from Fizzco Rifle Bots on rooftops below.
  14. 14
    Continue to manage glider power and health by flying through steam and shooting balloons.
  15. 15
    Dodge floating mines dropped by the airship, attempting to destroy multiple mines at once and maintaining distance from those you miss.
  16. 16
    When the airship's shield disappears, shoot it with missiles while continuing to manage mines.
  17. 17
    Once the airship is destroyed, head for the new objective marker in the distance.
  18. 18
    Fly into the large plume of steam behind the power station to end the mission.
Tips
  • Fizzco Rifle Bots are tough due to heavy armor and automatic weapons. Keep moving to avoid their fire. Consider equipping Amps that deal electric damage once available.
  • The glider's power meter drains over time and can be refilled by flying through steam and smoke columns.
  • Glider health can be replenished by shooting green balloons scattered throughout the area.
  • If the glider's health or power drops to zero, it will be destroyed, and you will have to restart the mission.
  • When facing the airship, try to shoot mines close together to destroy several at once. Fly away from missed mines to avoid homing projectiles.
  • The glider can only withstand one or two mine hits, so prioritize dodging and maintaining health.
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  • 4,000 x Overcharge
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