X-Plane 11.51 update is now available. The update contains bug fixes and includes more custom airports. See the detailed list of new items here:
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Laminar Research releases X-Plane 11.50 final
Laminar Research, creator of the X-Plane flight simulator franchise, is proud to announce the final Vulkan/Metal update of X-Plane 11. After many months of converting our graphics engine and beta testing, we are today announcing the final release of version 11.50 for the X-Plane desktop platform.
Vulkan (PC) and Metal (Mac) are rendering level APIs that change how X-Plane interacts with the graphics card. They are faster than OpenGL that X-Plane has used in the past. Overall, most users will see improved frame rates and reduced stutters when using Vulkan or Metal.
In X-Plane 11.50, there is a check-box in the graphics settings that enables Vulkan or Metal, and a restart of X-Plane is necessary for the change to take effect. If for some reason a user can’t use Vulkan or Metal, OpenGL is still available by simply unchecking the box.
Numerous bug fixes, enhancements, and new airports are also included in this release.
About the Game
The future of flight simulation is now. X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for.
New in X-Plane 11 A completely redesigned, intuitive user interface that makes setting up and editing your flight a breeze. Consistently usable 3-D cockpits and stunningly high-resolution exterior models for all included aircraft. A new effects engine for lighting, sounds, and explosions. Realistic avionics: all planes are IFR-ready right out of the gate. Busy, “living” airports with pushback tugs and roaming fuel trucks, able to service both your aircraft and the simulator’s AI planes. New buildings & roads to better simulate European cities …and more!
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: Default
VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Recommended:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 65 GB available space
Sound Card: Default
Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Mac Requirements
Minimum:
OS: OS X: OS X 10.11 or newer (e.g. El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina)
Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD video card w/512 MB VRAM
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: Default
Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Recommended:
OS: OS X: OS X 10.11 or newer (e.g. El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina)
Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 65 GB available space
Sound Card: Default
Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
OS: Varies, Ubuntu 16.04LTS tested
Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM with proprietary driver
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: Default
Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Recommended:
OS: Varies, Ubuntu 16.04LTS tested
Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM with proprietary driver
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 65 GB available space
Sound Card: Default
Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
