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X-Plane 12

Realistic flight simulator with live weather and detailed aircraft physics

Laminar Research · Released Dec 17, 2022

Simulation

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 6,883
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 157 in 30 days
Players
917
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
4 months ago
Jun 25, 2026
Minimum PC
A Vulkan 1.3-capable from
8 GB RAM · 23 GB disk
Full requirements

What is X-Plane 12?

A first-person flight simulator set in a global recreation of Earth. You pilot planes and helicopters, operate modeled aircraft systems, and navigate live weather, changing lighting, and more than 20,000 3D airports. Solo, multiplayer, and cooperative modes are available.

For you if...

  • +you prioritize realistic flight physics and detailed aircraft systems
  • +you enjoy methodical flying across changing weather conditions
  • +you want solo, multiplayer, and cooperative flight options

Not for you if...

  • −you want extensive tutorials and an easy introduction
  • −you prefer arcade-style flying to realistic simulation

What players say

84% of 6,883 reviews are positive · 91% of 157 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the flight physics and detailed aircraft systems; many also report smooth performance and stability. Others complain about weak ground scenery, crashes or poor performance, and stock aircraft they consider limited or less capable than paid add-ons.

Players over time

▲ +2% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,013 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

X-Plane 12 screenshot 1

X-Plane 12 system requirements

Minimum: A Vulkan 1.3-capable from, 8 GB RAM, 23 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 or 11
Processor
Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9.
Graphics
A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
23 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
NVIDIA: GeForce 900 or newer, driver version 510 or newer AMD: AMD Radeon RX 500 or newer, driver version Adrenaline 22.2.1 or newer. Intel: Arc GPUs only

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 or 11
Processor
Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better
Graphics
A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
23 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12

Does X-Plane 12 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does X-Plane 12 run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian.

Does X-Plane 12 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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