X-Plane 12
X-Plane 12 - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation Explore historical player activity and pricing for X-Plane 12. Player-count data was last observed Sep 25, 2026.
X-Plane 12 player count and price summary
- Current players
- Unavailable
- All-time peak
- 1,412
- 24-hour player change
- Unavailable
- Current US price
- $59.99
Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
Media gallery 41 screenshots · 2 videos
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X-Plane 12 Trailer
Citation X
Last Tracked Players
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Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
Update Momentum
3 patches and 3 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Value Score
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 89th percentile. Priced as Premium at $59.99.
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Update Timeline
Steam News observations with inferred categories. CCU and review comparisons are associations, not proof of causation.
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Release of X-Plane 12.4.3
announcementWe are more than happy to announce the release of X-Plane 12.4.3! Please have a look at our webpage for further information: [url=https://www.x-plane.com/2026/05/whats-new-in-12-4-3-the-vr-update/]Release Announcement[/url] [url=https://www.x-plane.com/kb/x-plane-12-4-3-release-n…
NEW | Globall Art - Toronto Pearson International
announcement[p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2970970/XPlane_12_Addon_Globall_Art__Toronto_Pearson_International/"][/dynamiclink][/p][h2][b]Features:[/b][/h2][list][*][p]Accurate replica of Toronto International Airport, Pearson, updated 2026[/p][/*][*][p]Precise model…
X-Plane 12.4.2 is now available
bug-fixHi everyone, We just released a small bugfix release for X-Plane. Further information about it are available on our [url=https://www.x-plane.com/2026/04/whats-new-in-12-4-2/]webpage[/url]. Enjoy your flights!
We just release X-Plane 12.4.1 For further information, please visit the X-Plane homepage.
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NEW | FSDG - Kinshasa
performance[p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2970950/XPlane_12_Addon_FSDG___Kinshasa/"][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Features[/h2][list][*][p]Accurate and realistic rendition of N’Djili International Airport, Kinshasa, DRC (FZAA)[/p][/*][*][p]Detailed ground and models[/p][/*…
Release of X-Plane 12.4.0
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NEW | Globall Art - Vancouver International Airport
announcement[p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2970940/XPlane_12_Addon_Globall_Art__Vancouver_International_Airport/"][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Features[/h2][list][*][p]Accurate replica os CYVR – Vancouver International Airport, updated 2025[/p][/*][*][p]Precise modeling ba…
X-Plane 12.3.1-r1
bug-fixX-Plane 12.3.1-r1 is now available! It's a minor bugfix release.
Price History
No Recent Price History
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Can I Play This?
Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.
Structured language support (11)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | No |
| Italian | Yes | No | No |
| German | Yes | No | No |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | No |
| Japanese | Yes | No | No |
| Portuguese - Portugal | Yes | No | No |
| Russian | Yes | No | No |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | No |
| Korean | Yes | No | No |
| Ukrainian | Yes | No | No |
Third-party requirements shown by Steam
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- 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.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
- Additional 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
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- OS: MacOS 12.00 (Monterey) or Newer
- Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 500 or newer, driver version Adrenaline 22.2.1 or newer
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- OS: MacOS 12.00 (Monterey) or Newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better, or Apple Silicon
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Apple Silicon OR AMD Radeon RX 500 or newer, driver version Adrenaline 22.2.1 or newer
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- OS: Varies
- Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- Additional Notes: We have developers using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and newer successfully, however we don’t provide support for specific distributions. We require proprietary GPU drivers. Intel: Arc GPUs only
- OS: Varies
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- Additional Notes: We have developers using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and newer successfully, however we don’t provide support for specific distributions. We require proprietary GPU drivers.
Additional Information
*languages with full audio support
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About This Game
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation
Detailed Description
Since 1995, X-Plane has been at the forefront of flight simulation, continually pushing the boundaries of realism and immersion. X-Plane 12 carries this legacy forward, offering a state-of-the-art simulator that combines real-world physics, unprecedented systems depth, and a true-to-life simulation of the world. Whether you're an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply seeking an unmatched flying experience, X-Plane 12 is the go-to platform for any aviation fan.
X-Plane 12 takes immersion to new heights with its dramatically improved volumetric clouds and real live weather system. The new volumetric clouds create stunning, dynamic skies that evolve with the weather. Paired with our revamped live weather feature, which updates conditions in real-time based on global meteorological data, every flight feels truly authentic.
X-Plane 12 introduces a new lighting model that transforms the visual experience. With photometric lighting, every surface is rendered with real light intensities, capturing the subtleties of natural light across different times of day and weather conditions. The addition of bloom effects further enhances realism, creating stunning visuals and making every moment feel more vibrant and authentic.
X-Plane 12 redefines environmental realism with its enhanced scenery features. The world comes to life with new 3D trees that sway in the wind, realistic 3D water that reacts naturally to weather, and updated autogen that brings cities and landscapes to vivid detail. Airports are more immersive than ever with fresh textures, moving boats, and over 20,000 3D airports sourced from the X-Plane Gateway, each with unique, community-driven enhancements. Whether flying low over dense forests or landing at a bustling airport, X-Plane 12's scenery creates an unparalleled sense of place and realism.
New Aircraft in X-Plane 12
Airbus A330
Cessna Citation X
BETA Technologies ALIA-250
Lancair Evolution
Cirrus SR22
Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Van's RV-10
F-14 Tomcat
Robinson R22 (plus a floats version)