SimplePlanes News

Today we are releasing our final update for SimplePlanes. Release notes are here. We had a few small features and several bug fixes that have accumulated in our repo so we decided to finish them up and push out a final update before sailing away to the next project(s). This will be our last update for SimplePlanes, unless we have any critical issues that pop up, but hey that doesn't mean the story ends here!

You might ask "is the next major project SimplePlanes 2?" Great question! That's a very strong contender and there are other ideas that we are very excited about as well. The team has been focusing on researching and developing core technologies that can be used in future games.

Today we are also releasing an update for Juno: New Origins along with a collaboration with @Linx bringing his amazing KSP mod Parallax to Juno with improved performance and visuals.

To celebrate all of this we are going to offer a week long discount to all of our titles on Steam, so if you have been thinking of getting the original SimpleRockets or SimplePlanes VR, now it is the time!



These discounts apply on top of the Aerospace Engineer bundle, so if you want both Juno and SimplePlanes or just one of them and you already own the other, you can get them with an extra 15% discount.

As always, thanks for playing!

Cover image credit: @Rafalemmm (aircraft)

SimplePlanes version 1.12.125.0 is now live. With the update comes all the necessary tweaks and changes to make SimplePlanes a great experience on the Steam Deck. We hope you enjoy it and please provide us feedback on ways we can further enhance your experience on the Steam Deck. Thanks for playing!

[h3]Tweaks[/h3]

• In the "VR headset not found..." error message, we now show the current OpenXR runtime (for debugging purposes), and a link to the related topic on the Steam forums.
  

[h3]Ever wanted to reach out and grab the flight stick, or flick that switch in SimplePlanes before?[/h3]



Go ahead and give it a try, because SimplePlanes VR is now available to buy with a %20 launch discount! Experience the expanded freedom of SimplePlanes as you fly all the crafts again for the first time, in VR.

SimplePlanes VR is a standalone version of SimplePlanes, which allows you to fly all the crafts/levels/challenges/etc that are available in SimplePlanes, but enhanced by the incredible immersion provided by VR, along with and all the functionality added to SimplePlanes in updates 1.11 and 1.12. We focused on making flying in VR as polished as we could, so SimplePlanes VR does not include the aircraft builder that SimplePlanes has. There are some other differences you should know about. Check the SimplePlanes VR store page out for more info.

Some key info regarding SimplePlanes vs SimplePlanes VR

• SimplePlanes VR will have a launch discount for a limited time.
  
• Once logged in, you have access to fly the same craft in both games.
  
• SimplePlanes includes an aircraft builder, SimplePlanes VR does not.
  
• Except for those which require building; all challenges, islands, locations, aircraft, etc. are available in both games.
  
• Buying them both on Steam will automatically enable VR in SimplePlanes. After VR is enabled in SimplePlanes you can do everything there, without switching games.
  

The latest updates (v1.11 and v1.12) have prepared for this moment by adding tons of new features/parts with content for everyone (VR and non-VR).

We hope you enjoy updates v.1.11 and v1.12 for SimplePlanes, and we also hope you check out SimplePlanes VR, which is now available!

After far too many late nights of caffeine-infused coding and 3D modeling, we are proud to present SimplePlanes VR! Strap a VR headset to your face and grab the stick and throttle in front of you to fly. Flip switches, push buttons, crank levers, slide throttles, and so much more. Download community-made aircraft without leaving the comfort of your VR headset. SimplePlanes VR is the most feature-packed VR flight sim you'll find for the meager cost of a gourmet sandwich. We hope you enjoy your flight!

SimplePlanes VR is a standalone game and does not require SimplePlanes. However, if you own SimplePlanes, then purchasing SPVR will unlock VR mode in your original SimplePlanes so you can easily switch to VR mode and see how your builds are looking in VR.

We have also released version 1.12 today for SimplePlanes. You can read the release notes here.



[h3]LAUNCH TRAILER[/h3]


[h3]KEY FEATURES[/h3]

• Fully immersive cockpits and virtual controls that you can reach out and grab with your hands
  
• Download and fly any number of crafts from SimplePlanes.com for free
  
• Escort a bomber, torpedo a WW2 destroyer, dogfight enemy aircraft, obliterate a convoy, and several more combat challenges are included
  
• Fly around in sandbox mode and engage neutral aircraft and ships or spawn enemy aircraft to dogfight whenever it suits your fancy
  
• Explore islands and airports to unlock secret locations
  
• Includes several air and car racecourses to compete against A.I. opponents
  
• One of the very few flight sims available for Oculus Quest, and the only one that includes helicopters and such a wide variety of aircraft!
  

[h3]THE JUNDROO MACHINE[/h3]


We've got the caffeine covered. If you can help provide some positive energy then you can help keep the Jundroo machine running and churning out games and updates. Positive energy can take many forms:

1) Playing our games, of course!

2) Sharing SimplePlanes VR on social media

Thanks for playing and thanks for supporting our small indie game dev studio!

-The Jundroo Team