Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Released Sep 2018

Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!

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Evaluation

Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing remains in active development with specific content still in the pipeline. On June 26, 2026, LuGus Studios published a post titled "The end of an era" detailing what remained on their internal "Liftoff 2.0" to-do list. Three items were named: a Permafrost map rework, a new UI visual overhaul, and a completely rebuilt track builder. The Permafrost rework was delivered on August 3, 2026 with Update 1.7.5. However, the new UI and rebuilt track builder have not been confirmed as shipped — the June 26 post stated these would roll out to an experimental branch "this summer," and no news post since then confirms their release. The developer also closed that post by noting "even more is inbound" beyond the listed items. The game's major content history is extensive: milestone updates in April 2024 (v1.6.0), April 2025 (Rustline environment), February 2026 (Physics 6.0 overhaul), and June 2026 (Marina Bay environment), followed by the Permafrost refresh in August 2026. LuGus Studios stated in January 2025 that they are "fully committed to supporting Liftoff for another decade," underscoring their long-term intent. Development is clearly ongoing, with at least two named deliverables (the new UI and track builder) still outstanding as of the most recent developer communication on August 3, 2026.
Evidence
Update 1.7.5 ships the Permafrost rework — one of the three items named in the June 26 developer roadmap post — confirming delivery of that specific commitment.
news post · Aug 3, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer post 'The end of an era' outlines remaining Liftoff 2.0 to-do items: Permafrost rework, new UI visual overhaul (experimental branch planned for summer 2026), and a completely rebuilt track builder. Post also states 'even more is inbound.'
news post · Jun 26, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2022
Released
Mar 2022

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
LuGus Studios
Achievements
35
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Liftoff® - where pilots are made!

Step into the thrilling world of FPV drone flight with Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing, the ultimate simulator for both seasoned pilots and newcomers. It offers realistic and fully simulated physics and advanced flight dynamics for an authentic single and multiplayer experience. Customize your drones and create and share unique tracks and drones while enjoying seamless integration with transmitters. Driven by community feedback, Liftoff® is continuously evolving. Get ready for an exhilarating FPV adventure!

Last evaluated Sep 3, 2026
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