X-Plane 12.4.1 Release Notes

Welcome to X-Plane 12.4.1 – our first minor release in 2026!

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Version History

Release Date: March 30, 2026

This update is now publicly accessible for all users. You no longer need to be subscribed/checked into the beta!

Release Date: March 26, 2026

Aircraft

Airbus A330-300

• Fixed an issue where using the TERR overlay on the ND caused display issues when the range was set to 320NM (XPD-17934)
• Fixed several issues with the A330 SEC FPLN page (XPD-17952):
  • Returning to the SEC FPLN page after navigating away now resets scroll position to the top
  • VERT REV at a SEC FPLN waypoint no longer incorrectly shows the VERT REV of the corresponding ACT FPLN waypoint

Avionics

X1000

• Fixed an issue where executing a direct-to to a waypoint outside the flight plan would remove remaining waypoints from the original flight plan. The system now preserves all subsequent waypoints after inserting the new direct-to leg.

Identity

• Fixed an issue where signing in using a Google Account didn’t work on Linux

Scenery

• Added blue roof variants of almost all hangar types, small garages, side sheds, and terminal kit sloped roof facades

SDK

• Fixed an issue where TCAS aircraft that were removed while the sim was paused caused a warning dialog on un-pause

User Interface

• Reloading an aircraft from the Developer menu after a crash will reload with engines running again (XPD-17963)

Release Date: March 17, 2026

Aircraft

Cirrus Vision SF50

• Disabled Cowl Flaps in Plane Maker

Avionics

X1000

• Fixed an issue where the METAR text could be drawn outside the designated area on the MFD (XPD-17892)
• Fixed Copilot PFD not switching between Barometer QNH and STD

Core Engine

• Fixed an issue where the performance dropped when flying over Ukraine due to an issue when looking up the time zone (XPD-17906)
• Fixed various crashes reported via the Crash Reporter

Graphics Core Engine

• Removed white line on right edge of the screen depending on window and monitor settings
• Fixed a deadlock in the shader cache

User Interface & Controls

• Fixed an issue where virtual joystick buttons where not displayed anymore in the joystick settings (XPD-17935)

SDK

• Log the offending plugin nName if a plugin tries to call SDK functions from outside the main thread (Windows only)

Release Date: March 11, 2026

Aircraft

Airbus A330-300

• Display ZULU time instead of local time on the DATE/SET page (XPD-17801)
• Fixed an issue where the chrono timer wasn’t displayed correctly when time passed 1 hour (XPD-17626)
• Fixed an issue where ALT CRZ did not engage automatically after level-off when using V/S, causing ALT to engage incorrectly instead (XPD-17800)
• Fixed an issue where the preselected vertical speed on the FCU was ignored when engaging V/S (XPD-17797)
• Fixed an issue where continuous ignition would cause a gradual loss of cabin pressure (XPD-17798)
• Improved visualization of waypoints and route line on the ND (XPD-17848)
• Added a working 3D RAT on the exterior modelling
• Improved TCAS, including new sounds for TCAS advisories

Beechcraft King Air C90B

• Disabled Cowl Flaps in Plane Maker

Boeing 737-800

• Changed the default autopilot bank rate limit from 20 to 25

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

• Improved materials to enhance the “wet effect”
• Fixed wiring of bus system to be in line with the official aircraft – all systems are on BUS1 apart from COM 2/NAV 2/GPS 2 and the avionics fans which are on BUS2 (XPD-17843)
• Fixed the clock power supply; the clock is now always on, as it is directly connected to the battery (XPD-17842)

Cessna Citation X

• Improved TCAS, including new sounds for TCAS advisories
• Corrected description of the FADEC commands (XPD-17852)

Cirrus Vision SF50

• Added new sounds for TCAS advisories

AI Aircraft

• Fixed an issue where enabling combat would cause the spawning of additional aircraft when opening the map (XPD-17816)
• Improved generic lights logic for AI aircraft (XPD-17854)
• Improved taxiing for AI aircraft (XPD-17373)
• Fixed an issue where AI did not request pushback (XPD-17292)

ATC

• Performance optimizations when checking for nearby ATC controllers
• When requesting alternative departure or arrival procedures, tailor the menu items more closely to the situation
• Ensure that it is always possible to request a different SID from the same assigned runway
• Updated voicepacks for the latest AIRAC
• Various smaller improvements

Avionics

General

• Fixed a minor spelling issue “Hold Nort of” —> “Hold North of” (XPD-17823)

X1000

• Added a new weather radar overlay on the main map (soft key: “WX RADAR”)
• Display the engine soft key on the PFD in reversionary mode (XPD-17831)
• Fixed an issue when creating custom waypoints (XPD-17858)

Connectivity

• Fixed an issue where the RADR inet output was incorrect (XPD-17578)
• Fixed an issue in the Tobii Eye Tracker settings when using X-Plane in Italian (XPD-17778)
• Improved the experience when using the Tobii Eye Tracker or TrackIR (mouse/keyboard adjustments remain active)
• Added joystick profiles for the Virpil CDT-VMAX Throttle Quadrant and Virpil R1-FALCON Rudder Pedals

Graphics Core Engine

• Improved stability of the simulator, especially for users of AMD Graphics Cards

Pro Customers

• Added a new option in the settings to quit the sim in case the flight controls check fails
• Added display of horizontal and vertical aircraft movements on the map during training sessions (XPD-17571)

Scenery

• New library items: cab-over trucks and trailers
• Improved gravel textures
• Improved ground vehicle behavior and appearance
• Improved CPU performance
• Updated Gateway Airports

SDK

• Added support for sending WebSocket close frames on orderly shutdown (XPD-17863)
• Fixed an issue when using XPLMLoadDataFile (XPD-17670)
• Fixed SDK version numbering (XPD-17840)
• Improved logging when a plugin tries to bypass the normal chain of command using OS-Level event messages from APIs that can be called by the sim
• Various smaller SDK improvements

User Interface & Controls

• Enabled menu animations in safe mode (XPD-17850)
• Added new joystick profiles for Honeycomb hardware

Weather

• Fixed an issue reading GRIB data with layers defined by pressure altitudes
• Improved the blending of atmosphere changes to reduce high-altitude temperature variations
• Changed the interpretation of cloud groups to reduce unwanted CB

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