- Game Update 0.1.7 - Fixes - 25 August 2026
Update 0.1.7 is now live, focusing on fixes for issues introduced in the previous update. 🛠️ Fixes Fixed Throttle Gamepad Mode and Flight Mode settings not being loaded correctly when starting the game. Fixed vehicles being frozen on the maps. Fixed an issue with PID Auto Tune for the Yaw axis. Some of these issues were caused by changes we're making while working on a major new feature for Acrodrift. Thanks to everyone who reported these issues, and sorry for the inconvenience.
- Game Update 0.1.6 - PID Auto Tune, Arm/Disarm, Controller Fix - 21 August 2026
⚙️ PID Auto Tune As we continue improving V2 Flight Physics, some changes may affect the optimal PIDF settings for your drones. To make things easier, we've introduced Auto Tune, so you won't have to manually retune your drone configurations after physics updates. Auto Tune is enabled by default, but you can turn it off at any time and tune your PIDF settings manually. Enabling or disabling Auto Tune will not overwrite or reset your custom PIDF values, so you can freely switch between automatic and manual tuning. If you prefer manual tuning, here's a small tip from us: try increasing the I value. 🔌 Arm / Disarm We've added the ability to disarm the drone. You can now disarm it if you crash into something and get stuck. We've also added an option to disable automatic arming based on throttle input, giving you more control over when your drone becomes armed. 🎮 Device Compatibility We've…
- Game Update 0.1.5 - Switch Support, Exclusion Zone - 15 August 2026
Update 0.1.5 is now live! 🎮 Switch & Button Support You can now assign a switch (Axis) to actions such as Respawn. We've also added support for assigning joystick buttons, provided your controller supports them. This is the first version of this feature. We're planning a much more advanced system for switch configuration and management in future updates. 🗺️ Exclusion Zone We've made a partial fix for the Exclusion Zone map for players experiencing issues with Nanite. LODs have been added to the trees, allowing the map to remain playable when Nanite isn't working correctly. The trees may look a little rougher in this case, but you should now be able to fly around and practice tricks, which is the most important thing for now! Thank you for your continued feedback and support! 🚁
- Game Update 0.1.4 - Controller Diagnostics - 12 August 2026
Update 0.1.4 is now live! This update introduces new tools to help us diagnose controller issues. 🎮 Controller Diagnostics We've added a new panel that displays all axes reported by your controller, including their real-time input values and the minimum and maximum values detected for each axis. This should help us better understand what's happening with controllers that aren't working as expected. If you're reporting a controller issue, please let us know how the problematic axis behaves. For example: Input on Axis 3 jumps between values instead of changing smoothly Input on Axis 3 jumps directly from minimum to maximum Axis 3 doesn't respond at all Please also include the total number of axes reported by your controller (the number of entries shown in the table). In most cases, this should be 8 axes. 🕹️ Controller Improvements We've also made a small change to the configuration of t…
- Game Update 0.1.3 - FPV Camera Features - 11 August 2026
Update 0.1.3 is now live! This update introduces new FPV camera features along with several environment and collision improvements. 📺 FPV Camera Added 4:3 FPV View Mode. Added Fisheye Effect. Added Analog Noise. You can enable these options in Options → Gameplay → View. 🗺️ Environment Improvements Improved collision detail for cranes and vehicles on Container Port. Improved radar collision detail on Exclusion Zone. Reduced the tendency of off-road vehicles to tip over. Improved dust effects from the wheels of off-road vehicles. Happy flying! 🚁
- Update 0.1.2 released - 8 August 2026
🎮 Input Devices Updated the library responsible for input device support, improving compatibility with RC transmitters and other controllers. If you're experiencing any issues with your RC transmitter, please let us know. Your feedback helps us improve controller compatibility!
- Update 0.1.1 released - 7 August 2026
Update 0.1.1 is now live with a couple of small improvements and fixes. 🎯 OSD Added a crosshair to the OSD. It can be enabled in Options → Gameplay. 🛠️ Fixes Fixed the lap counter display in Race mode.
- Early Access is Out Now! - 7 August 2026
Today's the day! 🎉 Not gonna lie, I might be more excited than you are! I've done my best to make the Early Access version as stable as possible, but if you encounter any bugs or unexpected behavior, I'd really appreciate your feedback. Grab your controllers and be ready to experience an immersive FPV drone flying sandbox! I've prepared something for both newcomers and experienced pilots. Whether you want to relax in Free Flight or master technical FPV maneuvers, there's plenty to discover: Challenges, free roam, customization, and much more await you in our early access release. What can you expect in Early Access?6 Handcrafted Maps! Wide-open environments perfect for cruising to tight, technical locations that will test your precision. 3 Game ModesFree Flight: Explore at your own pace.Race: Fly through gates and beat the clock.Collection: Find and collect hidden objects across each m…
- Ready to become a drone operator? - 6 August 2026
We're almost there!Hello everyone! I honestly can't believe I'm finally saying this... AcroDrift Early Access launches tomorrow! 🎉 I've spent a lot of time polishing the game and making sure everything feels as realistic and satisfying as possible. I'm ridiculously excited and about 99% sure I didn't break anything five minutes ago. Working on AcroDrift has been an incredible journey, and honestly, I've had so much fun building this game. I hope you'll enjoy playing it as much as I enjoyed spending all those hours creating it behind the scenes. Without much more to say... get ready, because tomorrow it's finally your turn to fly! 🚁If you come across any glitches or bugs during your flights, please let me know. I'll be behind the scenes reading all of your feedback, and I'm ready to push quick hotfixes if needed. See you in the skies, pilots!
- ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator Launches in Early Access on August 7! - 30 July 2026
Hey everyone,I've got a date for you. ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator is launching in Early Access on August 7, 2026. I've been building this sim mostly on my own, with a 3D artist helping out along the way, and getting to actually write down a release date feels a little surreal. ACRODRIFT is an FPV drone simulator I've tried to make feel right in the air, whether you've never touched a radio before or you've been flying acro for years.Here's what you'll get at launch:6 maps, from big open areas to tighter, more technical spots3 game modes: Free Flight (just fly, no objective), Race (through gates against the clock), and Collection (grab the items)Over 20 challenges at different difficulty levels11 frames for building drones from 1.6 to 5 inches, and 13 motors to go with them5 flight modes: Acro and 3D for the advanced crowd, Angle and PosHold if you're still finding your feetYou can gr…
- Demo Update 0.0.13 - 2 July 2026
🎮 Controls & Interface Added a control hints overlay to the OSD. Added support for scrolling the Settings Details Panel using the right stick on a gamepad. 🛠️ Fixes Fixed propeller speed behavior when using reversed thrust in 3D Flight Mode. Fixed a crash caused by exiting the game too quickly before drone thumbnails were generated. More updates are coming soon. 🚀 Best regards, Dueking Studio
- Demo Update 0.0.12 - 4 June 2026
Update 0.0.12 is now live, bringing interface improvements, audio additions, and several fixes. 🔊 Audio Added the familiar "beep beep" arming sound when arming the drone. 🎨 Interface Improvements Replaced the X icon used for deleting drones and key bindings with a more intuitive trash can icon. Refreshed the loading screen. Fixed rounded corners on blurred UI elements. 🛠️ Fixes Fixed the gamepad context menu (Special Right Button) in the drone list. Fixed propeller rotation being paused while the drone was disarmed. More updates are coming soon. 🚀 Best regards, Dueking Studio
- Demo Update 0.0.11 - Drone Collision Improvements & Engine Upgrade - 22 April 2026
Update 0.0.11 is now live. Due to the engine upgrade, this update requires a larger download size than usual. ⚙️ Engine Updates Updated Unreal Engine 5.5 → 5.7 Updated DLSS 4 → 4.5 🧩 Improvements Improved drone collision shape. Reduced drone bounciness, making landings easier. Minor adjustments to drone parameters and components. 🛠️ Fixes Fixed the order of the initial setup screens. Fixed the On/Off option for rendering the drone in First Person view. More updates are coming soon. 🚀 Best regards, Dueking Studio
- 🛠️ Devlog #6 – New Drones, Parts in Progress, and a New Airbase Map - 6 April 2026
👋 Hey pilots! In this devlog, we’d like to share a closer look at some of the things we’ve been working on recently. A lot of our current focus is on expanding drone customization and building new environments for the full version of Acrodrift. New Drones in Progress We’re currently working on new drone configurations to expand the available lineup and offer more variety in both style and flight feel. Replaceable Motors 𖥕 We’re also working on replaceable motors as part of the drone setup system. This will give players more control over how their drone is built and tuned, and it’s an important step toward deeper customization. Different motor options will help shape the overall behavior and identity of a build. Replaceable Propellers 𖣘 Another area we’re actively developing is propeller selection. We’re working on multiple propeller options, including toroidal propellers, which add e…
- Update 0.0.10 - An Even Easier Way to Get Into FPV - 19 March 2026
Update 0.0.10 is now live, bringing new flight modes, control options, audio improvements, and several fixes. 🛩️ New Flight Modes PosHold – automatically maintains position and altitude. Horizon – a hybrid between Angle and Acro; larger stick deflection allows flips and rolls. ⌨️ Controls Added the ability to control the drone using a keyboard (works best in PosHold mode). Fixed an issue where the Yaw axis stick could jump when using the Virtual Controller app. 🔊 Audio Increased overall drone sound volume. Improved drone audio to reduce sudden jumps during rapid stick movements. Default music volume set to 80%. Added UI button sound effects. More updates are coming soon. 🚀 Best regards, Dueking Studio
- Update 0.0.9 - 13 February 2026
We’ve just released Update 0.0.9, bringing quality-of-life improvements, audio updates, and important fixes! 🎮 Controller Setup Improvements When new players select Gamepad during the initial setup, the game is now immediately ready to fly with popular controllers — no extra configuration needed. Added throttle deadzone support (Gamepad mode only). 🎵 Audio Updates Music in the Main Menu. Music in Racing Challenge. Checkpoint sound effects. Water splash sound effect. 💻 UI Playable area size is now displayed when selecting a map. 🛠️ Fixes & Improvements Fixed missing collision issues in race gates. Fixed incorrect time display in Challenge mode after exceeding one hour. Thank you for your continued support! Dueking Studio
- 🛠️ Devlog #5 - Challenges, New Screenshots & an Upcoming Demo Update - 27 January 2026
👋 Hey pilots! Lately we’ve been spending a lot of time polishing our maps and designing Challenges for the full version of Acrodrift. Today we want to share a quick look at how the challenge system is shaping up — along with a few fresh screenshots. 🏁 Challenges with Multiple Difficulty Tiers Challenges will be split into five difficulty levels: Very Easy Easy Medium Hard Very Hard Most of our challenge content will land in Medium, because we want the biggest group of pilots to have fun while improving their skills. Very Easy challenges are designed for new pilots who are still getting comfortable with FPV controls — simple routes and larger gates to help you stay on track. Besides race-style challenges, we’re also designing challenges for the Collecting game mode, where the goal is to find and collect items scattered across the map. (You’ve already had a chance to try this mode durin…
- 🎅 Devlog #4 - Christmas Update, Throttle Tweaks & Virtual Controller - 10 December 2025
We're back with another update to the Acrodrift demo, bringing both new control options and more customization for your flight feel. Whether you're testing builds, pushing your limits, or just starting out — this one's for you. 🧪 New Rate Profile Parameters For those who like to fine-tune their throttle response, we've added: Throttle Expo – Adjusts stick sensitivity around the midpoint Throttle Mid – Sets the midpoint for expo shaping Throttle Limit – Caps your maximum throttle output These new options are available per Rate Profile, so you can experiment with different setups and switch between them easily. 🎮 Virtual Controller – Fly Using Your Phone! We’ve released a new experimental mobile app that turns your phone into a wireless controller! Perfect if you don’t have a physical transmitter handy or want to try flying on the go. Go to Options → Controls → Advanced → Virtual Contro…
- 🎃 Devlog #3 - Halloween - 31 October 2025
🎃 Halloween Update Happy Halloween, pilots! 🕸️ We’ve launched a spooky new update for the Acrodrift Demo, featuring a limited-time event and gameplay improvements. 🦇 New Gameplay Mode & Halloween Event 🍬 New “Collecting” Game Mode Completed! The foundation for a new game mode has been finished — and it’s already being used in our first in-game event! 👻 Halloween Ghost Hunt (Available until November 16) Track down and collect mischievous ghosts scattered throughout the map in our limited-time Halloween event! ✨ Improvements & Fixes Added a 50-drone configuration limit to keep things tidy Drones can no longer be saved without a name Fixed the “arm drone” notification not disappearing and showing in the main menu after exiting gameplay Social buttons now correctly update text based on the selected language Darkened map border glow to reduce visual intensity during nighttime scenes Imp…
- 🛠️ Devlog #2 - Demo Update Patch – Post Steam Next Fest - 25 July 2025
👋Hello, pilots! Thanks to everyone who tried out the Acrodrift Demo during Steam Next Fest! Your feedback has been incredibly helpful and motivating. We’ve prepared a patch to address several early issues and improve the overall experience. If you haven’t filled out our feedback survey yet, you can still do it here: Take the survey ✨ What's New & Improved Editable Official Drone Presets Official drone setups now have an ✏️ “Edit” button. It creates an editable copy, leaving the original configuration untouched. Improved drone list performance Optimized the drone list to prepare for the addition of many new drones in the future. Gamepad Button Rebinding You can now rebind gamepad buttons to custom in-game actions directly from the settings menu. "All Devices" Option Added a new setting to allow input from multiple devices simultaneously. Note: Make sure your devices use different axis n…
