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Update 1.5.8 released!


It's here! Permafrost introduces a cool and refreshing experience to Liftoff; one of the largest and most immersive environments to explore within our simulator to date. For those who had the chance to test Permafrost on the Experimental Branch, you'll be pleased to discover numerous enhancements, including improved optimizations, refinements of existing locations, and an entirely new point of interest. Don't forget to bring your skis!

[h2]Changelist[/h2]
  • Added new Permafrost environment.
  • Added 3 official races for Permafrost.
  • Added the option to save previous recordings after a drone reset.
  • Added "Little helper" Steam Achievement
  • Fixed issue with loading empty recordings.
  • Fixed DJI FPV drone using unsupported flight modes.
  • Fixed race or track selection when updating an existing multiplayer game in the game creation settings.



Fixation Tournament - Chapter 1 Review

The first chapter of the record-breaking Fixation Tournament (learn all about it here) has concluded, and it was an exhilarating experience! With a tremendous turnout of 390 pilots participating, the first chapter exceeded our expectations. Meanwhile, Chapter 2 of the Fixation Tournament is well underway, boasting 200 participants and a remaining 14 days before completion.

Here's how it unfolded:

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What sets the top pilots apart, and what valuable insights can you glean from them to position yourself as a formidable contender in the forthcoming 11 chapters of the Fixation Tournament?

Delve into these interviews showcasing some of the standout pilots within the Liftoff community. Get a closer look at GMAN, the Chapter 1 top-ranking pilot, and gain insights from FPV Fly and Revu who are striving to elevate their leaderboard positions to become the next contenders for the coveted top spots.


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Update 1.5.7 released!



We apologize for the recent inconvenience caused by our multiplayer downtime, which affected the experience we aim to provide. Secondly, we extend our gratitude to all of you for your patience and encouragement. Your support during these stressful moments is truly invaluable.

Our team has completely reworked the multiplayer framework in just a few days time, in order to get everything up and running as soon as possible. Fingers crossed for a smooth transition!


[h2]Changelist[/h2]
    Fixed: connecting to the Liftoff Pro and multiplayer services!
  • Added: the option to save and apply custom rate profiles from the flight controller settings. These are saved game-wide, so you can save the rates for one drone setup and apply them easily unto a different one.
  • Fixed: Liftoff would crash if you armed your drone when having the throttle zero-point set all the way to 1.
  • Fixed: Joining a room by name wasn't possible if the roomname had the '-' in it (which all Liftoff rooms had by default)
  • Fixed: Multiplayer game moderators can't be kicked anymore by the game's host.
  • Fixed: Apply the framerate limit from the pause menu didn't apply immediately.
  • Fixed: A non-removable popup after changing your Liftoff Pro password in-game.
  • Fixed: missing ice lake textures in Surtur.


[h2]Special thanks to Jan! [/h2]
Our job is to provide the best possible experience for our community, as such, keeping things in order is not something we would seek appreciation for. Nonetheless I feel it's worth giving a special thanks to Jan.

For the past five days, we've been receiving his "end of the workday" reports around 4 am at night (and later), indicating that he has been diligently working for 19 hours straight each day. His dedication to the Liftoff project and the community is exceptional. We feel fortunate to have such dedicated developers on our team.

Thank you, Jan! Enjoy some well-deserved free time :)

LuGus Fest



As the drone surveys the field,
Lugus' blessings are revealed,
The harvest bountiful and fine,
We give thanks to Lugus for this divine.


Each year we bring back the age old Lughnasadh harvest festivial, a celebration held on the first week of August, dedicated to the celtic god Lugus. Let's celebrate!

Find and harvest (activate) all LuGus cubes in a single environment during the LuGus festival event to unlock the time limited "LuGus Fest" achievement.

New environment: Permafrost


Our new Liftoff environment “Permafrost” is a cold winter wonderland brimming with interesting locations just waiting for FPV explorers like you to discover. Permafrost is now available for open beta testing, accessible to all Liftoff players!

Given the richness and complexity of Permafrost, as it pushes the boundaries in certain aspects, we want to thorough testing it before releasing it into the public version of the game.


[h2]Permafrost [/h2]
Permafrost is the result of everything we've learned from our previous environment creations. It's massive, but packed with interesting content, making the journey from one location to another feel like an enjoyable adventure rather than a tedious task. Forest covered valleys and ridges hide all kinds of interesting things, both manmade and natural. Early playtests have demonstrated that after spending hours exploring the environment, players still discover new things each time they play. We are excited to see you uncover all Permafrost has to offer.

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[h2]How to test[/h2]
  1. To get access to the Experimental Branch you have to change some “Properties” settings on Steam. To do this, follow these steps:
  2. Right click on “Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing” in your Steam Library
  3. Click “Properties”
  4. In the “Properties” menu, click the “BETAS” tab
  5. Select “Experimental Branch” in the dropdown menu
  6. Happy testing!

In order to switch back to the normal version of Liftoff, follow the same instructions, but instead of selecting “Experimental Branch” in the last step, select “NONE - Opt out of all beta programs”.

Read all about the Experimental Branch here.