Liftoff News

Hear ye, brave adventurers! As the moon casts its eerie glow upon us, a challenge of epic proportions awaits! Venture forth into the realm of shadows during the Halloween event and compel every pumpkin to yield its treasure, for only then shall you unlock the coveted "Trick or Treat" achievement!

Trick me or treat me,
I don’t care what you do,
just promise to give me a prop or two.

But heed this call with valor and style, for the path to glory is paved with choices. Equip thyself with the legendary Halloween Talon skin, and let your presence be known throughout the land! May your hunt be grand, and your victory everlasting! Onward, noble warriors, to triumph and glory!

While we’ve been steadily propelling Liftoff forward (hello, shiny new racelines!), we know things might seem quieter than usual on the update front. This hasn't been the result of a slacking team! In fact, it’s quite the opposite, for months we’ve been cooking up some of the biggest, boldest features in recent years! Without going into details, here's a list of things in production

• A new drone type
  
• A new pro League tournament bracket system
  
• Fully customizable drone HUD
  
• A complete UI overhaul, giving the whole project a fresh look
  
• A reimagined track builder, rebuilt from the ground up
  

Our upcoming track builder is set to make its debut in both Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing and Liftoff: Micro Drones. Although it's not ready for prime time just yet, we’re thrilled to give you a glimpse of what’s been developed so far. Please note, this demo showcases a work-in-progress, so it hasn’t undergone the final polish you’ll see in the official release.


Multi select and edit



Drag and drop placement and manipulation



Mouse camera movement, tooltips and smooth interactions



Splines and auto placement

This update brings a fresh look to our race guides, enhances their path precision, and lets you preview further ahead on your route. We've also tackled a few bugs for better performance and refined drone customization options.

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• Updated the race guides' visuals.
  
• Updated the race guides' path generation to be a smoother approximation of the actual flight path.
  
• Updated the race guides to allow to go further than the next gate. The look ahead value can be adjusted in the game options window.
  
• Fixed small a memory issue which could cause framerate issues.
  
• Fixed an issue in the multiplayer game lobby where the god mode modifier was always shown as active.
  
• Fixed the Rotor Riot TanQ2 and Dquad Fixation frames to allow the camera angle and additional weight to be adjusted in the drone workbench.
  
• Fixed the Flite Test Gremlin Boar to allow to adjust the additional weight in the drone workbench.
  

[h2]Race guides[/h2]
Race guides have long been invaluable to Liftoff pilots, providing crucial direction along the racetrack. However, they have not been without their limitations. With this update, we are introducing an enhanced race guide implementation to further refine and improve their effectiveness. The race guides have been updated with improved visuals and a smoother path approximation. They now also allow you to preview paths beyond the next gate, with the look ahead distance adjustable in the game options.

This is only the beginning. As the race guides are automatically generated based on the game's interpretation of your unique track designs, they may still struggle with more intricate or creative layouts. To address this, we will soon introduce a new tool that allows track builders to refine these guidelines according to their specific creations, with the launch of our upcoming track builder update.

Behold the resurgence of the ancient Lughnasadh harvest festival, a sacred gathering revered since time immemorial. As the first week of August dawns, we honor the Celtic deity Lugus with fervent devotion and homage.

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 all LuGus cubes within a single environment. By conquering this challenge, you'll unlock the coveted "LuGus Fest" achievement. Let's celebrate!

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Luma Quad Co, a renowned Australian FPV company trusted by some of the world's top pilots for their go-to frames. Now, you can enhance your Luma training routine in Liftoff as well!

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• Added Luma 5 frame.
  
• Added two action camera mounts for the Luma 5 frame.
  
• Added a Luma 5 drone configuration.
  
• Added Liftoff XR-themed skins for the Dquad LXR and Fixation frames and the Rotor Riot TanQ frame.
  
• Fixed the 'sign in' button in the drone Workbench when attempting to view the list of available skins.
  
• Updated the drone workbench to adjust the camera angle both from the frame section as well as the camera section. This allows DJI FPV setups to adjust the camera angle on their setup and save it
  

[h2]Also... we released Liftoff: XR Drone [/h2]

and its a 100% free!

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That's right, if you own a Meta Quest 3, you can download and enjoy our mixed reality experience at no cost, with no hidden fees.

• Pilot a virtual drone anywhere you are!
  
• Experience the most immersive virtual Line Of Sight experience on the market.
  
• Enter the virtual realm through the portal and experience FPV flight.
  
• Simple controls - only VR input devices needed.
  
• Instantly select and fly a collection of micro drones.
  
• Spawn virtual objects and targets to practise with.
  
• Listen to your favourite Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing and Liftoff: Micro Drones soundtracks while flying.
  

Please note, Liftoff XR Drone is designed as an introductory experience for flying micro drones on Meta Quest 3. It's fine-tuned for beginners, providing a smooth and enjoyable flight using the device's motion controllers. The experience is authentic yet easy-going, ideal for new pilots.
Pro pilots, we need your help to introduce this hobby to a broader audience. We have provided a free casual simulator, and we would love for you to help us present it as an accessible entry point to your VR friends. We appreciate your support!