Laminar Research has released the third beta update for X-Plane 12, version 12.2.0.
Like with all other beta updates for X-Plane 12, Laminar Research strongly recommends that users of the beta remove or check the compatibility of any existing mods such as VisualXP, FlyWithLua scripts that modify visual effects and the X-Crafts E-Jet Family 2.0 as they are likely to cause issues.
Fixes and Enhancements
- Refreshed aircraft selection grid after adding or removing favorites (XPD-16670).
- Displayed a warning on Linux systems if WebKit cannot be loaded (XPD-16758).
- Included art controls in safe mode startup to prevent unwanted modifications by plugins or scripts.
- Starting a new flight no longer changes the fuel amount.
- Added –aftermath support for AMD GPUs to gather more information in case of a crash.
- Fixed a crash caused by the web server when disabled (XPD-16774).
ATC
- Fixed various crashes.
- Updated ATC voice packs to AIRAC 2503.
Balloons
- Fixed broken terrain type and steepness check.
- Improved airport-overflight detection reliability.
- Corrected balloon speed calculation (was using the wrong wind value).
- Fixed random placement zones not varying between flights.
Graphics
- Reduced color compression for yellows and reds to improve sunlight realism.
- Recalibrated tonemapper to reduce green tint in specific lighting conditions.
- Adjusted exposure and exposure fusion for better contrast handling between cockpit interior and exterior.
Weather
- Improved physics for icing and turbulence within clouds.
The full changelog for the update is available here.
