2026-08-03 08:55 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 t
2026-06-30 09:39 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 mov
2026-06-26 14:48 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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
2026-06-22 13:40 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 th
2026-06-15 13:39 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 m
2026-04-23 14:14 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 pro
2026-03-25 11:29 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
"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 h
2026-02-15 16:46 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
“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 y
2026-02-10 12:29 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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
2025-12-11 15:33 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 Liftof
2025-12-09 15:36 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 s
2025-11-07 08:46 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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
2025-10-31 13:26 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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
2025-10-27 10:16 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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! 🎃
2025-10-06 14:16 UTC · Community Announcements · LuGus Studios
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 multip
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