X-Plane 12 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| X-Plane 12.4.2 is now available | 2026-04-22 | Hi everyone, We just released a small bugfix release for X-Plane. Further information about it are available on our webpage. Enjoy your flights! |
| Release of X-Plane 12.4.1 | 2026-03-30 | We just release X-Plane 12.4.1 For further information, please visit the X-Plane homepage. |
| NEW | DarkBlue Scenery - New Chitose Intl Airport | 2026-03-26 | Features:4K high-definition textures Custom ground texture Custom lighting systemCustom taxiway signs Custom dynamic vehicles featuring distinctive Hokkaido elements Includes RJCJ Chitose Air Base with meticulously crafted, authentic Japan Air Self-Defense Force equipment models, air defense unit installations, and more Carefully recreated nearby points of interest for you to discover (such as Sapporo Airport Park, Minami-Chitose Station, etc.) Made according to the latest AIRAC navigation data, precise and detailFPS-friendly |
| NEW | FSDG - Kinshasa | 2026-02-24 | FeaturesAccurate and realistic rendition of N’Djili International Airport, Kinshasa, DRC (FZAA)Detailed ground and modelsAuthentic light environmentX-Plane technologies (dynamic lighting, reflective textures,...)Includes static parked aircraft near hangarsOptimized for great performance and visual results |
| Release of X-Plane 12.4.0 | 2026-02-18 | We are happy to announce the final release of X-Plane 12.4.0 Find out more about this wonderful release in our release announcement and the release notes. |
| NEW | Globall Art - Vancouver International Airport | 2025-12-16 | FeaturesAccurate replica os CYVR – Vancouver International Airport, updated 2025Precise modeling based on original references, photos and others researchs3D TreesCustomized runways, lines and taxiways, with ambiente occlusion included in the texturesSun reflections effects on pavementsEffect on the pavement according to weather changes, rain, snow and iceHDR lighting with custom night textures |
| X-Plane 12.3.1-r1 | 2025-11-26 | X-Plane 12.3.1-r1 is now available! It's a minor bugfix release. |
| X-Plane 12.3.0 | 2025-11-05 | X-Plane 12.3.0 is now out of beta! |
| NEW | FASimulations - Helsinki Metropolitan VFR | 2025-10-31 | A new version of the Helsinki Metropolitan VFR scenery is now available on Steam!FeaturesHundreds of square kilometers of detailed scenery coverageHigh-resolution orthoimagery at 50 cm/pixel (approximately Zoom Level 16-17)Enhanced resolution orthophotos around airfields for added realismIncludes new (2025) custom-modeled airfields: EFHV (Hyvinkää), EFNS (Savikko), and EFLA (Lahti-Vesivehmaa)Numerous new buildings and updated models across the Helsinki region, reflecting recent urban growth and development |
| NEW | DarkBlue Scenery DLCs - out now! | 2025-10-30 | |
| Now available - Saint Croix XP Version 1.2 | 2025-10-01 | Version 1.2 of Saint Croix XP is now ready! This XP12-exclusive update focuses on visual refinements such as improved soil texture roughness for more realistic surface reflections and slightly adjusted orthophoto colors tailored specifically for X-Plane 12. Minor bugs at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport have also been fixed, and the scenery now integrates XP12's native ambient soundscape for an even more immersive experience. Changelog: adjusted soil textures' roughness, i.e., specularityfixed so-called "glowing effect" of 2D vegetationslightly adjusted colors of orthophoto for XP12minor corrections at Henry E. Rohlsen Airportimplemented XP12 default |
| Now available - Seychelles XP Version 1.2 | 2025-09-01 | The free update 1.2 for Seychelles XP adds three new airstrips as well as openSAM compatibility, updated terrain & more Changelog: 3 new airstrips (Cosmoledo, Providence, Poivre)Minor updates and fixes at Seychelles Intl. AirportMinor updates and fixes at Praslin Island AirportExtended runway/updated apron at Astove AirportMinor additions to all the three included heliportsChanged XHFSNB to XHFSCG/Seychelles Coast GuardUpdated SAM implementation: openSAM compatibilityAdded new "material maps" for XP12 "wet effects"Implementation of X-Plane 12 default soundscapeUpdated land-classification and terrain texturesRebuild of Overlay based on updated |
| NEW | FSDG - Monastir | 2025-08-28 | Monastir from FSDG is now also available on Steam for X-Plane 12. Feature:Accurate and realistic rendition of Monastir Habib Bourgiba International Airport, Tunisia (DTMB)Updated ground layoutAuthentic light environmentX-Plane technologies (dynamic lighting, reflective textures,...)Optimized for great performance and visual results |
| NEW | Aerosoft - Airport Hamburg | 2025-07-25 | Airport Hamburg is now also available on Steam for X-Plane 12. Feature:Highly detailed scenery of Hamburg Airport and the immediate vicinityRealistic 3D ground with elevated Lufthansa maintenance, lowered highway and half covered highwayAerial photo for the airport and the surrounding area, elaborately color-corrected for a true color display (incl. normal map and seasonal variants)Detailed ground lines and standsNew "Interims Terminal" and new stands according to ground maps of the airport operatorExtremely detailed Hamburg airport buildings with interiors and all auxiliary buildingsLufthansa maintenance areaAnimated jetways, stairways, mars |
| Release of X-Plane 12.2.1 | 2025-07-17 | Have a look at our Release Notes and Release Announcement for further information. |
| NEW | FSDG - Malediven | 2025-07-08 | FSDG Maledoven is now also available on Steam for X-Plane 12. Feature: Complete and extremely detailed recreation of Velana International Airport Malé (VRMM)Incredibly detailed representation of the seaplane base with typical DHC Twin Otter seaplanesNew (not yet opened) terminalCapital island of Hulhumalé (still under construction)Malé island and several other islands around the airportX-Plane 12 technologies (dynamic lights, reflective textures, water textures and more)Compatible with all known add-ons |
| Release of X-Plane 12.2.0 | 2025-06-23 | X-Plane 12.2.0 is finally out of beta! Please find the full release notes here. |
| NEW | Skyline Simulations DLCs - out now! | 2025-05-14 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2970690/XPlane_12_Addon_Skyline_Simulations__John_Wayne_Airport/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2970670/XPlane_12_Addon_Skyline_Simulations__Billy_Bishop_Toronto_City_Airport/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2970650/XPlane_12_Addon_Skyline_Simulations__Long_Beach_Airport/ |
| Release of X-Plane 12.1.4 | 2025-02-27 | We are very happy to release X-Plane 12.1.4 today. Full release notes can be found here. |
| NEW | Aerosoft - Airport Greater Moncton International | 2025-02-20 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2970600/XPlane_12_Addon_Aerosoft__Airport_Greater_Moncton_International/ Airport Greater Moncton International is now also available for XPlane 12 via Steam. New in the XP12 Version: Standalone, fully customized XP12 version Revised lighting Ground textures now including PBR reflections and normal maps Revised orthophoto, color optimized for XP12, including autumn/winter version and normal map Reworked vegetation placement (new volumetric grass) XP12 3D vegetation for forests, trees and bushes for seamless integration into the environment Weather effects for wet, snow and ice Full support for native XP12 sea |