X-Plane 12.1 Major Update Brings Volumetric Clouds and Weather Overhaul

Laminar Research has released X-Plane 12.1, arguably the most significant update since the simulators initial launch. The headline feature is a completely new volumetric cloud system that rivals and in some cases surpasses what competitors offer.

The weather system has been overhauled from the ground up, with realistic precipitation effects, improved turbulence modeling, and dynamic wind patterns that affect aircraft performance in real-time.