2026 Roadmap
Hope you're all enjoying a great start to the year! The Airline Simulator launched in February 2025, and the game has come a long way thanks to your support. For 2026, there will be 2 major feature releases.
Realism Mode
PlannedSummer 2026
The Airline Simulator aims to be a casual airline management simulation where players don't have to stress about financial optimization. However, there are many flight and aircraft mechanisms in real-world aviation worth implementing for more realistic gameplay.
Realism Mode will be a separate game mode with its own progression and resources, offering a fresh start with more realistic mechanics.
Key features:
- Aircraft range based on seating configuration
- Aircraft orders and scheduled deliveries
- Flight circuits (e.g., HND-ORD-NRT-SIN-HND)
- Block times for flights
Cargo Mode
PlannedLate 2026
A separate game mode for dedicated cargo airline operations, built on top of Realism Mode mechanics.
Key features:
- Independent airport limitations for cargo
- Cargo "classes" similar to passenger operations
- Flight circuits and payload-based range
- Configurable cargo loads per flight
Cross-Mode Progression
PlannedExtra subsidiary slots for new modes, with gradual resource transfers (weekly limits) letting you leverage existing progress while experiencing fresh challenges.