Laminar Research Releases X-Plane 12.4.1 Open Beta
The latest X-Plane 12 beta brings aircraft systems improvements, scenery fixes, performance tuning, and expanded SDK capabilities.
Laminar Research has released X-Plane 12.4.1 as a public beta, continuing the steady stream of updates that have refined the simulator since its initial release.
What is in 12.4.1
The update touches multiple areas of the sim:
- Aircraft systems improvements across default and third-party planes
- Scenery refinements with better autogen placement and terrain handling
- Performance optimizations for smoother frame rates
- SDK enhancements giving developers more tools to work with
As with all X-Plane beta releases, this is intended for testing and feedback. Pilots who prefer stability should wait for the official release.
How to Access
To opt into the beta open the X-Plane installer, select the beta branch, then download and install the update.
Bug reports can be submitted through the official X-Plane bug reporter. Laminar encourages beta testers to provide detailed feedback to help identify issues before the stable release.
