- Night Fever DLC update! - 22 September 2026
As day turns to dusk, Marina Bay comes alive with a warm golden glow, shimmering waters, and sparkling city vibes. Meanwhile, high above the silent Permafrost, the dark polar sky erupts into vibrant ribbons of green. Welcome to our latest Night Fever additions, which are part of the Night Fever DLC Want to enjoy these beautiful new cosmetic variations? Consider purchasing the Night Fever DLC.Beyond adding exciting new cosmetic content, your purchase is a great way to support the continued development of Liftoff. Every coin earned from our DLC sales is reinvested directly into the project, helping us continue to deliver the hundreds of free updates and improvements we’ve released over the years.Thank you for helping us keep the project flying! Changelist: DLC updates and fixesNight fever DLCAdded new Marina Bay Nightfever DLC level variation (exclusive for Night Fever)Added new Permafros…
- Update 1.7.5 released - 3 August 2026
Giving Permafrost a Second Life Marina Bay took us almost a full year to build, and we think the result speaks for itself. It quickly became one of Liftoff's most beloved maps. But while Marina Bay was stealing the spotlight, there was another map we couldn't stop thinking about. Permafrost has always had the ingredients to become a fan favorite. It's one of the biggest maps in Liftoff, packed with hidden locations, unique landmarks, and a theme unlike anything else in the game. Yet, despite all that, it never quite reached its full potential. Part of the problem was that the map simply felt too big. While there are multiple levels' worth of content hidden between the hills and forests, much of the world felt empty. On top of that, Permafrost has also been one of the toughest maps to run, even for some of our most dedicated and competitive players. So we decided it was time for a refres…
- Update 1.7.4 released! - 30 June 2026
We've rolled out a new update for the Marina Bay level in Liftoff! This patch includes a variety of tweaks and fixes to improve the level gameplay, smooth out the experience, and address several reported issues.Thanks for all your feedback, it helps us keep making Liftoff better. See you in the skies! Marina Bay updatesSmall fixes cruiseship (normal maps, small boats rotation)Open gates tennis courtsFixed reflections on cars, improved impostorsFixed out of focus drone in race finish screenFixed missing fountain gate on Middle IslandFixed Marina bay descriptionFixed Track editor possible to move out of bounds and get stuckFixed dark drone selection screen in Marina bayTweaked LOD distances several objects that popped in too soonAdded wind to foliage (trees and shrubs)Fixed missing collision on Planters palmtreesSwitch signs repair and battery zone in MarinaBay track 01, slightly adjust p…
- The end of an era - 26 June 2026
Liftoff 1.0 is dead, long live Liftoff 1.0. Having just released one of our biggest and most popular updates with Marina Bay, the obvious question is: what's next for Liftoff? For more than a year, we've been working toward what we internally call Liftoff 2.0. It's not a new game, but rather a symbolic milestone for the project. Over Liftoff's ten-year lifespan, virtually every piece of code and content has been reworked. While we're not presenting this as Liftoff 2, the reality is that the simulator you purchased in 2015 no longer exists. Not a line of code left untouched. What you're playing today is, in many ways, what we would have considered a true sequel back then. Liftoff 2.0 has never been a single, clearly defined release. Instead, it's been an ongoing process that you've already experienced through many of our updates over the past few years. We're now approaching the point wh…
- We Launched Marina Bay… Then Binged Your Videos - 22 June 2026
We recently got hit with the ultimate existential question: What has kept the Liftoff passion alive after a whole decade? Spoiler alert: It’s not actually the drones. (Gasps from the audience, we know). It’s you guys. Honestly, knowing there’s a passionate community waiting on the edge of their seats for our next update is what keeps the lights on and the code flying. To prove it, just days after the Marina Bay launch, the entire team crammed behind a single laptop screen to binge-watch your latest community videos. It's our favorite post-release tradition. We’re so hyped about your content that we had to share it. Check out these awesome videos below, and trust us, the internet is packed with plenty more! Joshua Bardwell FINZZI FPV Sven's FPVVenture ZhyKex Thank you for these awesome videos!
- Update 1.7.3 released! - 15 June 2026
Sun-soaked, vibrant, and packed with iconic FPV opportunities, Marina Bay isn't just another Liftoff level, it's the ultimate FPV destination. A tropical city built for speed, style, and the kind of flights you'll want to replay again and again. Changelist Added: Marina Bay environment.Added: Five new official tracks and races.Updated: The chat input field now disengages when a flight axis is deflected more than 75%. This allows you to start flying again without clicking outside of the chat window.Updated: Internal file structures to decrease the total Liftoff install size and more efficient memory usage.Updated: The Report a Problem window now requires an email address to send a report.Fixed: The button setup menu now properly shows the labels of the buttons and axes for bound actions to your controller inputs.Fixed: Loading the DJI FPV drone configuration from the DLC bundle.Fixed: is…
- Update 1.7.2 released! - 23 April 2026
Sometimes the best upgrades don’t make a big entrance, they just quietly make everything better. This update is full of those small-but-satisfying improvements.The big highlight: Steam Cloud support (Yes, the one you’ve been asking about, we heard you 😉). Your drone setups, track creations, and personal records are now safely stored in the cloud. You can pick up right where you left off, whether you’re switching rigs or dusting off your sticks after a “strategic break.” ChangelistAdded Steam Cloud supportAdded 'Report a Problem' to the main menu and pause menu. If you run into a technical problem in Liftoff, you can now immediately send a technical report along with the log files.Updated: Your custom content e.g., tracks, races, drone setups, input configurations, personal times, etc. are no longer stored within in Liftoff's install directory. Instead, they're now stored in the followi…
- Update 1.7.1 released! - 25 March 2026
"so i have reached over the 5000hrs on Liftoff and still my favourite sim of all time.." the conversation started. Then came the question: “Would it be possible to include my design in Liftoff?” Our answer: “Yes. Let’s make it happen!” Meet the Hell Cat! Created by Fly D.Signs and designed by FPV Fly. Born in the depths of Hell through fire and brimstone, the Hell Cat was built with a single purpose: to fly. And it shows. This part brings a bold new feel to your setup, offering a unique balance of style and capability for those ready to push things further. You can check out the real version here. It’s ready and waiting for you in-game. Take it for a spin and see what it can do!
- You broke our player record. Again. - 15 February 2026
“We’ll support Liftoff as long as there’s a community.” we declared when we first launched Liftoff on Steam. Well… you absolute legends never left. It’s been over 10 years. Ten. A whole decade. Some of you learned to solder, crashed 40,000 virtual quads, and possibly grew actual children in that time.Today we just broke our concurrent player numbers for Liftoff! No wonder, 20,000 new pilots joined in 2026 already (and its only February 🤯)At this rate, we’ll be pushing updates from a retirement home:“Patch 86.7.4 is live. Please excuse the delay, bingo night ran long.”Seriously though, thank you for sticking with us. To celebrate we have some eye-candy for you! Marina Bay is moving into its optimisation phase, the content phase is officially complete This is our next true Liftoff level, and it’s a big one: towering skyscrapers, winding canals, boats, metro lines, hotels, and dense city…
- Milestone 1.7.0 released! - 10 February 2026
It’s here, a new milestone for Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing.For many of you, this won’t come as a surprise. All of the features in this update have been available on the Experimental Branch for the past few months. Thanks to your invaluable feedback, and the overwhelmingly positive response, we’ve been able to fine-tune what this milestone truly represents.This update brings:Physics 6.0 – the most accurate FPV physics on the market Not replicated, actually simulatedComplex wind simulation, including realistic and dynamic wind effectsReal-world hardware constraints that meaningfully impact flight behaviorA wide range of bug fixes and improvements ChangelistPhysics 6.0Improved drag systemImproved propeller aerodynamicsRealistic motor power limits: Drone setups with an unrealistic battery and motor combination are now limited in their power.Updated internal statistics of motors and batteries…
- We won! - 11 December 2025
Last night, something incredible happened: we, the Liftoff team and every single one of you in this community, were honoured with the Best Tech Provider award at the Belgian Game Awards.To say we’re grateful doesn’t even come close. In a rapidly growing industry filled with amazing studios and brilliant creators, being recognized like this is deeply humbling. And we know, without question, that this moment exists because of you.Your support over the years, your reviews, videos, posts, feedback, and enthusiasm, has carried us further than we ever thought possible. You’ve opened doors for Liftoff that we could never have opened alone.Because of you, the technology behind Liftoff is now being used in places we once only dreamed of:versions of our sim helping AI learn to fly,tools contributing to a NASA project,our involvement in an international effort to simulate drone-based organ transpo…
- Test Physics 6.0 now! - 9 December 2025
Over the last few weeks, we’ve received incredible feedback on our new Physics 6.0 development from a group of dedicated testers on the Liftoff Discord, each generously giving us their time and committing to honest, critical feedback. Join the Experimental Branch!Now its your turn! The first iteration of Physics 6.0 is now available for everyone to test on our (optional) Experimental Branch. The Experimental Branch lets us test major physics updates and other features while they’re still in development. Because these changes can greatly impact Liftoff, we invite players to try them early and share feedback. More info about the Experimental Branch Join us on Discord to offer your feedback! How?To get access to the Experimental Branch you have to change some “Properties” settings on Steam. To do this, follow these steps: Right click on “Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing” in your Steam Library Cli…
- Announcing Liftoff Physics 6.0 - 7 November 2025
Liftoff’s technology framework has reshaped how FPV flight is simulated. Instead of scripting how a drone should fly, like most simulators do, Liftoff actually replicates it. Every element of a real drone is simulated: the virtual LiPo powering the motors, the propellers generating lift, and the frame defined by real-world dimensions, drag, and weight. Learn more about Liftoff's simulated systems In that sense, Liftoff isn’t just a drone simulator, it’s a LiPo simulator, a motor simulator, a frame simulator, a flight controller simulator, and more. All these systems work together to create the drone you fly virtually. What pilots feel in Liftoff is the result of these intricate layers of simulation coming to life. However no simulation is ever perfect and with todays announcement we are excited to share with you how in the coming months we will introduce the next evolution in FPV simula…
- Update 1.6.17 released - 31 October 2025
Over the years, we’ve teamed up with some of the coolest brands in the drone world to bring iconic FPV machines to Liftoff. And while that list keeps growing, every now and then, something awesome pops up right under our noses!Recently, longtime community legend Lex from Xistence Innovation has been sharing their latest drone frame design on our Discord, and wow, the creativity and passion blew us away. So, we decided it deserves a spot in the ever-expanding Liftoff fleet.Say hello to the Cinegon! It’s so awesome, it deserves a changelist all for itself! Changelist Added the Cinegon frame
- Halloween event - 27 October 2025
Hear ye, daring pilots! As the moon rises and shadows stir, an epic Halloween challenge awaits! Hunt down every pumpkin and claim their hidden treasures to unlock the “Trick or Treat” achievement! Haunt me or flaunt me,I’ll still pull through,just charge me a LiPo or two. Take up the quest in true style with the legendary Halloween Talon skin, and let your eerie glow light up the skies. Fly bold and fly fearless! 🎃
- Update 1.6.16 released! - 6 October 2025
This update improves stability, security, and multiplayer reliability.Changelist Updated Unity game engine to mitigate a code execution vulnerability,Updated the conditions for a player to start in a multiplayer game to be less strict e.g., not having to wait until all players have selected their drone, or that their avatar is loaded in,Fixed issue when attempting to share a custom OSD Layout,Fixed issue where the lighting in the main menu didn't display correctly on lower graphics settings,Fixed several multiplayer issues where it could freeze the loading of the game,Fixed issue in the multiplayer leaderboards being viewed in-game, where it wouldn't scroll to the player's personal entry,Fixed issue with starting a multiplayer session where there could be a version mismatch when a track creator recently updated their custom tracks or races,Fixed issue with the Steam Friends block list n…
- Update 1.6.15 released! - 22 September 2025
Some time ago, we shared our vision of Liftoff evolving from a simulator we build for you into one you can completely shape yourself. Today, we’re taking another step toward that future with the launch of the OSD Editor. ChangelistAdded OSD editor tool,Added a 'friend' icon on the leaderboards to highlight the scores of pilots you're friends with on Steam,Added a 'Delete Record' button for pilots to delete their record on a leaderboard,Updated the leaderboards where clicking on your personal entry will make it scroll to that entry on the leaderboard,Fixed issue in multiplayer where returning to the game lobby from a race score screen will put you back in that result screen when coming back from the game lobby Pimp My HUDNow you decide how your On-Screen Display looks and feels: pick the elements you need, choose their colors, and place them wherever you like. Go for a razor-sharp pro ra…
- Happy Lughnasadh - 1 August 2025
Witness the return of Lughnasadh, the ancient Celtic festival of harvest, reborn with reverence and ritual. As August begins, we pay tribute to the god Lugus through tradition, challenge, and the rhythm of the reaping. Blades spinning A solemn cutting of the first of the corn An offering is made Venture forth during the LuGus festival event and undertake the daring quest to locate and activate all LuGus cubes within a single environment. By conquering this challenge, you'll unlock the coveted "LuGus Fest" achievement. Let's celebrate!
- Update 1.6.14 released! - 16 June 2025
Nothing special, a few quick fixes and a small teaser ;) ChangelistFixed issue where monthly leaderboards weren't updated if an all-time best score was already set which is better than the new monthly score.Fixed issue in the multiplayer game lobby, where it wasn't possible to copy another player's drone when viewing their details.Fixed audio issue in multiplayer, where sound would be too quiet when multiplayer game settings were changed, and the pause menu was still active.Fixed issue where the leaderboards weren't showing the scores properly on resolutions higher than 1080p.Added bots for the three official races in Rustline. Marina Bay teaserEver since Liftoff first took flight, there’s always been a “next level” in the making, and we’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of what’s coming next: Marina Bay!It’s shaping up to be something really special, and while we know one of your top q…
- Update 1.6.13 released - 3 June 2025
Bando City is growing, another batch of suspiciously cheap apartment blocks just popped up in the middle of nowhere. Ideal for anyone who enjoys echoey stairwells and uninterrupted views of arid landscapes. Rumor has it the foreman signed off on the expansion while waiting for cranes to clear space on other Liftoff construction site. ;) Changelist Updated: Bando City environment: improved terrain shaders and expanded construction site. Updated: Rustline environment boundaries have been moved up a little to allow access to some interesting locations. Updated: Further Rustline memory optimizations. Updated: Show shortened leaderboard names when selecting a leaderboard in-game. Added: Option to resume the game when viewing a leaderboard in-game. Fixed: inverted normals bug in Bando City. Fixed: knockout tournament brackets not showing up properly. Fixed: multiplayer chat performance issues…
