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X-Plane 11

Realistic open-world flight simulator with working cockpits and multiplayer

Laminar Research · Released Mar 30, 2017

Simulation

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 20K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 105 in 30 days
Playing now
279
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
5 years ago
May 14, 2021

What is X-Plane 11?

A first-person, open-world flight simulator where you pilot included aircraft using 3D cockpits and IFR avionics. Airports have service vehicles for player and AI aircraft, and flights support solo and multiplayer play.

For you if...

  • +you prioritize realistic flight physics and working cockpit systems
  • +you want open-world flights alone or with other players
  • +you enjoy expanding simulators with community-made aircraft and extensions

Not for you if...

  • you prefer guided objectives over open-ended sandbox flying
  • you want fast action instead of learning flight systems

What players say

93% of 20,318 reviews are positive · 93% of 105 in the last 30 days

Players often praise its performance on older and lower-end PCs. Common complaints include dated graphics, sparse or generic ground scenery, difficult controls, and a frustrating beginner tutorial.

Screenshots and trailer

X-Plane 11

X-Plane 11 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent
Graphics
DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
Graphics
DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
65 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing, VR

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian.

Tags

Recent updates

129 DLC available.

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