Laminar Research has released update 12.2.0 after a few months of beta testing. This update brings a major graphics overhaul to their latest flight simulator, with new clouds, new tone mapping for lighting, and much more.

First launched on alpha in March 2025, update 12.2.0 was finally deemed mature enough to enter the release channel. It brings a wealth of improvements to the simulator’s visuals and overall performance and fixes long-standing issues, such as the dark cockpits, which are no longer a problem.

Furthermore, the update also overhauls the cloud rendering system, making it more efficient and closer to reality. The changes to the sky don’t change there, with tonemapping tweaks and atmospheric rendering improvements that bring better sky colors and cloud shadows.

The simulator’s stability has improved significantly, resulting in a more consistent experience.

Airport ground textures have also been revamped, with crisper markings all around.

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