Liftoff
Playing now
409+92 vs. yesterday
45%of peak
All-time peak
914May 2026
Playing now
409+92 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
914May 2026
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| Community | We Launched Marina Bay… Then Binged Your Videos 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 aft… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.7.3 released! 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 a… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.7.2 released! 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, whet… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.7.1 released! " 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 sin… |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.
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| Community | You broke our player record. Again. “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 jo… | — |
| Major update | Milestone 1.7.0 released! 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 – th… | — |
| Community | We won! 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, t… | — |
| In-game event | Test Physics 6.0 now! 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.… | — |
| In-game event | Announcing Liftoff Physics 6.0 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 syste… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.17 released 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 bl… | — |
| News | Halloween event 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… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.16 released! 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… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.15 released! 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 . Changelist · Added 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' butto… | — |
| News | Happy Lughnasadh 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… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.14 released! Nothing special, a few quick fixes and a small teaser ;) Changelist · Fixed 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… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.13 released 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 ter… | — |
| News | Liftoff Lantern fest! Lanterns rise, lanterns glow, Drifting gently in the evening’s flow. Around the world, lantern festivals light up the night for many reasons, to celebrate, to remember, to hope. Some lanterns soar, others float, and in true Liftoff style… ours do both! For a limited time, take to the skies and experience this radiant in-game spectacle during our 2-week seasonal celebration. There are no objecti… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.12 It’s great to see how much enthusiasm our last update sparked, especially among those chasing leaderboard times and thriving on the rush of online races. We truly appreciate all the energy and feedback you've shared. Update 1.6.12 builds on that momentum, refining and enhancing the features we introduced recently. Changelist · Updated watching a leaderboard replay, returning to the leaderboards… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.11 released We’ve just rolled out a major overhaul of the multiplayer leaderboards, now featuring flight recordings for each entry, among other things! The new rankings bring fresh competition, and a soft reset has archived all previous scores. Don’t worry, you can still access them in-game. Changelist: · Updated the Rustline environment to be more lean on memory usage. · Leaderboards overhaul : · New lead… | — |
| Community | Heads Up, Pilots: Leaderboard Reset Happens Next Week! The next Liftoff update will bring a major improvements to the race and laptime multiplayer leaderboards. Last chance to contribute to the legacy leaderboards If you want to immortalize your spot in the legacy Liftoff leaderboard archives, now’s your chance. With the next update, multiplayer leaderboards will reset for a fresh start with a new, improved, and more transparent system. We're excit… | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.10 released! Welcome to Rustline , the newest Liftoff environment where steel breathes, smoke stacks groan, and the wind tastes like rust and oil. Navigate a sprawling industrial zone packed with towering warehouses, roaring trains, chemical plants, and canals lined with slow-moving barges. This gritty playground is wired with danger and built for flight. Skim rooftops, dive smokestacks, and thread your way… | — |
| News | Easter egg hunt! On feathered wings or rotor's hum, Easter magic, here they come! Only 5 days left to crack the code and collect all Easter eggs in one environment! Do it, and you'll unlock the “Easter Egg Hunting” achievement. Ready, set, scramble! | — |
| In-game event | Update 1.6.9 released Our Discord community helped identify some quirks with a few of the recently added propellers that allowed for ultra-fast performance. Thanks to their feedback, this update brings everything back in balance for an even better flying experience. Changelist · Fixed an issue where some propellers didn't get properly included in the drag baking process, resulting in faster than expected drone setup… | — |
| News | Introducing "Improved Walk Mode"! After years of requests, we’re finally doing it, introducing "Improved Walk Mode"! 👣 That’s right! Experience the thrill of true-to-life pilot movement as you slowly walk to the perfect liftoff spot! Navigate complex environments, hunt down your crashed drone (replacing the reset function), and swap out LiPos by hand, just like in real life. You wanted realism? We’re taking it to the next leve… | — |
| News | Leprechaun Madness Wishing you a pot of gold this St. Patrick's Day. Hunt down 5 pots of gold in a single environment during this event to unlock the elusive "Leprechaun Madness" achievement! 🌈 Pro tip: Let the rainbows be your golden guide! May the shamrock's petals sprinkle you with endless luck and joy! 🍀 | — |
| News | Valentine's day event Showing our love to the community, we celebrate valentine in our 3 day in-game event. Collect all the hearts in a single environment during the Valentine's Day event and unlock the "Heart Collector" achievement. To our beloved Liftoff community, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and boundless love. You are the heartbeat of our world, and we cherish each and every one o… | — |
| Community | 10 Years in review and what’s ahead in 2025 Not much of Liftoff’s original 2015 version remains, most of its code has been rewritten, and much of the content refreshed. Back then, it launched as a single-player experience with just 3 drones, 4 levels, and none of the features we now take for granted: leaderboards, freestyle mode, bots, tutorials, or a track builder. With everything we’ve achieved so far, imagine what the next 10 years co… | — |