Laminar Research

20.2.2026 – Laminar Research has released X-Plane 12.4.0 as a public update for all users, with the build declared final on February 18, 2026. The “C-Check Update” introduces multi-threaded scenery processing, native Tobii Eye Tracker 5 support on Windows, a major refresh of the default Airbus A330-300 including ACARS capabilities via a third MCDU, expanded avionics features…

13.12.2025 – Laminar Research has released its December 2025 roadmap summarizing a year of development across air traffic control, weather modeling, graphics, avionics, and scenery systems. The update also provides new details on the upcoming X-Plane 12.4.0 “C-Check Update,” which will focus on aircraft systems refinement and avionics upgrades. ATC and Weather-Handling Revision X-Plane 12.1.3 delivered a…

8.11.2025 – Laminar Research has officially released X-Plane 12.3.0 to all users, marking the end of the beta phase. The update is now available for both LR Direct and Steam customers without requiring beta enrolment. This long-awaited version introduces major new features, including a fully functional weather radar, synthetic vision, historical weather data, and enhancements to the…

28.7.2025 – Laminar Research took to their Facebook page recently to share a small sneak peek into a new feature coming in their X-Plane 12.3.0 title update. The “weather update” video shows a much-requested and highly anticipated feature to the sim platform’s aircraft offerings. Better Weather Radar The new “weather update” from Laminar Research for X-Plane now…

9.4.2025 – Laminar Research, the developer responsible for X-Plane, has recently made the new X-Plane 12.2.0 Beta version available to the public. With the objective of making X-Plane more immersive, realistic, and visually stunning, the developer emphasizes various improvements that have been made, such as cloud rendering, lighting, environmental effects, and graphics performance. Dark Cockpit Fixes The…