X-Plane 11 overview

Overview

X-Plane 11 comes from Laminar Research and is published by Laminar Research. It arrived on Steam on Mar 30, 2017, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, Partial Controller Support, and Includes level editor. 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 11's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 394 players at 23 September 2026 - 18:17:33 UTC, with a tracked peak near 4,173. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 93% positive across 20,130 reviews.

Language and system requirements

X-Plane 11 is available in 7 languages including:

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

Sales, recommendations, and streams

X-Plane 11 has sold up to 404,000 units and has 19,226 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $15,600,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

X-Plane 11 overview details

X-Plane 11 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Just Updated X-Plane 11.51 update is now available. The update contains bug fixes and includes more custom airports. See the detailed list of new items here: Buzz Laminar Research releases X-Plane 11.50 final Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane flight simulator franchise, is proud to announce the final Vulkan/Metal update of X-Plane 11. After many months of converting our graphics engine and beta testing, we are today announcing the final release of version 11.50 for the X-Plane desktop platform. Vulkan (PC) and Metal (Mac) are rendering level APIs that change how X-Plane interacts with the graphics card. They are faster than OpenGL that X-Plane has used in the past. Overall, most users will see improved frame rates and reduced stutters when using Vulkan or Metal. In X-Plane 11.50, there is a check-box in the graphics settings that enables Vulkan or Metal, and a restart of X-Plane is necessary for the change to take effect. If for some reason a user can’t use Vulkan or Metal, OpenGL is still available by simply unchecking the box. Numerous bug fixes, enhancements, and new airports are also included in this release. About the Game The future of flight simulation is now. X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. New in X-Plane 11 A completely redesigned, intuitive user interface that makes setting up and editing your flight a breeze. Consistently usable 3-D cockpits and stunningly high-resolution exterior models for all included aircraft. A new effects engine for lighting, sounds, and explosions. Realistic avionics: all plan…

SteamPulse editorial summary

X-Plane 11 is listed as a game with $29.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, Partial Controller Support, and Includes level editor, and is associated with Simulation. SteamPulse's latest observation records 394 players at 23 September 2026 - 18:17:33 UTC, a tracked peak of 4,173, and 93% positive reviews.

Overview tags

SimulationFlightRealisticOpen WorldMultiplayerVRSingleplayerPhysicsFirst-PersonSandboxAtmosphericAdventureThird PersonEducationExploration

Support and legal notes

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