X-Plane 12 overview

Overview

X-Plane 12 comes from Laminar Research and is published by Laminar Research. It arrived on Steam on Dec 17, 2022, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

X-Plane 12's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 658 players at 22 September 2026 - 00:38:14 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1,391. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 87% positive across 5,922 reviews.

Language and system requirements

X-Plane 12 is available in 11 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

X-Plane 12 has sold up to 194,000 units and has 6,331 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $9,300,000. On Twitch, 4 streamers are live with around 7 total watchers.

X-Plane 12 overview details

X-Plane 12 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store 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 20,0…

SteamPulse editorial summary

X-Plane 12 is listed as a game with $59.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Simulation. SteamPulse's latest observation records 658 players at 22 September 2026 - 00:38:14 UTC, a tracked peak of 1,391, and 87% positive reviews.

Overview tags

SimulationFlightRealisticVR3DImmersive SimAction-Adventure3D VisionFirst-PersonJetAtmosphericMilitaryRelaxingControllerChoices Matter

Support and legal notes

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.