X-Plane 12.2.0 Public Beta

[Echo Kilo]

The version 12.2.0 is now available on the public beta branch.

What's New article:
https://www.x-plane.com/2025/04/whats-new-in-x-plane-12-2-0/

Release notes:
https://www.x-plane.com/kb/x-plane-12-2-0-release-notes/

Especially note the following warning if you plan to try the new beta.

⚠️ Please check/remove mods before using this beta!
A default install is highly recommended

Existing mods and aircraft may adversely interfere with the rendering parameters of this update, specifically atmospheric value deviations, or mods that manipulate X-Plane’s cubemap.

Examples include VisualXP, RXP Enhancer Mod, various FlyWithLua Scripts, X-Crafts E-Jet Family 2.0 etc.

[loginaman]

Hello, May I know where is X-Plane 12.2.0 Public Beta on steam? I dont see an updates inspite of being on Beta Branch

[Rindviech]

Originally posted by loginaman:

Hello, May I know where is X-Plane 12.2.0 Public Beta on steam? I dont see an updates inspite of being on Beta Branch

you have to choose the beta branch in the steam library -> x-plane12 -> properties.
then the update should start in the downloads section, maybe you need to restart steam

[jliddard]

Anyone know how to get rid of the birds. They keep showing up in the same spot midway down the runway

[Echo Kilo]

Originally posted by jliddard:

Anyone know how to get rid of the birds. They keep showing up in the same spot midway down the runway

Someone brought up the same issue over at X-Plane.org forums. Apparently the only way (at the moment at least) is to open the map (hit 'm' key), clicking on the bird icon and dragging it somewhere else.

[Ace_Of_Hades]

Tried to join beta branch, it wouldn't download anything was stuck on 0%

[old tail dragger]

Some how I managed to get the Beta download done, don't ask me how I did it. First thing I notice were really nice clouds. Then the panel was bright, no annoying shadows. VASII was brighter. Trees were moving with the wind. Runways seemed better. A big improvement in lighting overall. Something about the brakes but I don't understand it. I made two good landings which never happened before. I was very disappointed in xp12 and was about to purchase MSFS and dump XP 11 ,12 but I am very happy with XP12 now, good job. Brakes worked OK. 3#rd good landing. I am getting happier.

[dclonghorns]

Hopefully they'll get through Beta quickly and a stable release will be available soon!

[jliddard]

Originally posted by Echo Kilo:

Originally posted by jliddard:

Anyone know how to get rid of the birds. They keep showing up in the same spot midway down the runway

Someone brought up the same issue over at X-Plane.org forums. Apparently the only way (at the moment at least) is to open the map (hit 'm' key), clicking on the bird icon and dragging it somewhere else.

Thanks, that worked. I've been using X-Plane since v3.0 and never knew you could do that.

[Bullet-Magnet]

Anyone else experiencing problems with carb icing ?
I use real world weather conditions, it's currently 23°C at my home airport, dewpoint is 11°C,
so there is not a huge amount of humidity.
I always keep power around 1200 rpm while stationary, yet by the time I takeoff, The carburettor is always full of ice and I can barely get my aircraft to climb.
This didn't happen before the last update.