RealFlight Evolution

RealFlight Evolution

Released Oct 2022

RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels!

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Evaluation

RealFlight Evolution launched on October 27, 2022 and has operated on an explicit quarterly DLC release schedule ever since. The store description promises "new models and fields that will be released quarterly (starting in early 2023) as Steam DLC," and the developer has delivered on that promise without missing a single quarter: four packs in 2023, four in 2024, four in 2025, and now two packs delivered in 2026 — Q1 on March 18, 2026 and Q2 on June 30, 2026. Each year, the developer sells a "Year Content Pass" bundling all four quarterly packs. The 2026 Year Content Pass went on sale March 18, 2026. With only two of four 2026 packs shipped so far, the Q3 (July–September) and Q4 (October–December) packs for 2026 remain outstanding commitments under the already-sold annual pass. The March 20, 2026 announcement explicitly states: "RF Evo will live in the marketplace for a number of years. DLC offers a way to keep getting more out of RealFlight without the need to upgrade your version every year or two." This confirms the developer's long-term commitment to the platform. Alongside each content drop, the developer has consistently shipped feature and compatibility updates — new hardware support, training scenarios, graphics improvements, and UI refinements — demonstrating sustained platform development. The most recent developer communication was June 25, 2026, announcing the Q2 content pack and a companion feature patch. With two more quarterly packs expected before the end of 2026 under the sold Year Content Pass, this game is firmly in an active, ongoing content cycle.
Evidence
2026 Q2 DLC items (including E-flite Conscendo 2.0m, V1200, Las Vegas Soaring Club, and others) released June 30, 2026, confirming the quarterly cadence is continuing.
dlc listing · Jun 30, 2026 source content shipped
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2026 Quarterly Content Pack 2 released on June 25, 2026, delivering 4 new aircraft and 1 airport. This is the eighth consecutive quarter the developer has shipped a content pack.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content shipped
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Content

87 of 87 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Horizon Hobby, LLC
Achievements
17
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Realism Is Everything!



RealFlight® is the #1 radio-control flight simulator in the world. Powered by the industry-leading RealPhysics™ engine, and designed by both full-scale and RC pilots, flying in RealFlight feels more lifelike than any other simulator. This unmatched realism makes RealFlight an essential tool for any new RC pilots learning to fly. Likewise, experienced pilots love using RealFlight to practice new maneuvers and perfect their technique. Hone your skills in RealFlight's True-to-Life digital environment so you can pilot your physical models safely with confidence and style!

New Aircraft From The Best Brands In RC



With more than 300 different aircraft to fly - including airplanes, helicopters, drones, and more - at over 75 different flying sites, plus the ability to edit and add aircraft and sites, there's an almost infinite number of flying options available. Add in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons, game-like challenges, multiplayer options so you can fly and compete with other pilots online, compatibility with VR headsets, and many, many more features, and you have everything you need to succeed at the field - because you can “fly” on a desktop at home, or on a laptop just about anywhere else!

RealFlight Evolution “evolves” the world's most popular RC flight sim with a fresh and modern user interface, adds the main flying site from Triple Tree Aerodrome - home of the world-famous “Joe Nall” and other events - plus dozens of other 3D fields and PhotoFields. It also adds more than a dozen of the newest and most popular aircraft from E-flite®, HobbyZone®, Hangar 9® and Blade®, and more than 100 additional aircraft models. Best of all, it also gives you access to new models and fields that will be released quarterly (starting in early 2023) as Steam DLC.

Additional RF Evo Features



  • VR-capable with Meta (formerly Oculus) and SteamVR headsets
  • Over 40 scenic flying sites including 3D fields and PhotoFields
  • The main flightline at Triple Tree Aerodrome as a brand new PhotoField
  • An intuitive controller system that allows for customization and a vast scope of controller compatibility
  • A challenge system that will push your skills and provide you with hours of entertainment
  • Online multiplayer capability so you can compete with your friends and rise to the top
  • Aircraft and airport editors for maximum customization and personalized content
  • A number of various gadgets that can help you improve your skills at the most granular level
  • Multi-lingual navigation supporting English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish

Controller Required



RealFlight Evolution requires a controller to run and supports a large number of options:

  • Option 1 (Recommended): For the best experience, we strongly recommend the Spektrum™ InterLink® DX simulator controller. It is specially designed for RealFlight and all your controls will come pre-configured by default.
  • Option 2: Use your own RC Radio with an interface. The Spektrum WS2000 wireless dongle works well for this, and there are other 3rd-party wireless interfaces available. This option will require some user setup.
  • Option 3: Use any 4-axis game controller such as a gamepad or an advanced flight stick.

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Last evaluated Aug 17, 2026
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