TBM 900 Compatibility with X-Plane 12

[XP13]

Are the devs still working on the TBM900

[Cameron]

9 minutes ago, dog10821 said:

Are the devs still working on the TBM900

Yep!

[XP13]

I thought that the update was supposed to be before Christmas, also are they sending out pre releases yet

 

[Cameron]

1 hour ago, XP13 said:

I thought that the update was supposed to be before Christmas, also are they sending out pre releases yet

 

No, there was no official date or promise made.

We will not be shipping pre-release copies.

[SHaines]

And if I may add my 2-cents worth... that is a smart policy. So many developers (including XPlane/Laminar Research) lately are issuing incomplete "beta" products, thus turning their paying customers into unpaid testers for products still in development. I much prefer to be patient and wait until all, or most, or the bugs are ironed out and the product works according to the developer's plan. There will still be tweaks and adjustments but that way the customer is assured of getting something reasonably close to what they paid for.

[CapnDave]

Looking forward to the XP12 release.  This was one of my favorite aircraft in XP11.  I agree with the sentiment to not release anything until the aircraft is ready.  Good luck!

[Cassio]

Devs aren't machines and you need to understand that every work requires time and money. coding isn't simple and fast, depends on the circustances they face during the update. XP12 recives a lot of updates in a short time and they have to adapt to this scenario. Ow, but It's an excuse? no. But this aircraft was released a long time ago and the money you payed on that was for xp11, xp12 requeires another work to be done. We need to respect people and stop bodering them, they have family and another things to take care like the most here have.

Edited August 7, 2025 by Cassio

[Muddie2202]

Hi all, just like to enquire as to any update that there may be ?

[MugHug]

Any update on status?

[Pils]

15 hours ago, MugHug said:

Any update on status?

Re-texturing the updated 3D model is getting close to being complete. That's all we know right now.

[MugHug]

TY for info.

[gerrarditto]

On 8/19/2023 at 2:48 AM, Cameron said:

.....While I'd love to give you a specific timeline, we're diving deep into a comprehensive re-write on multiple levels to ensure the best possible experience for our users. Therefore, it's difficult to pinpoint a release date. All I can assure you is that we're committed to getting it right, rather than rushing it. Quality takes time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. It'll definitely be worth the wait.

Hi all,

Just dropping in for my annual reminder that the TBM 900 “update” is still… somewhere. Every year we get the same beautifully crafted PR message about a massive rewrite, unparalleled quality, and how it’ll “definitely be worth the wait.” At this point I think the rewrite might actually be longer than the lifespan of the real TBM.

If there’s actual progress, fantastic. If not, maybe it’s time to retire the yearly inspirational speeches and give us something concrete.

[Cameron]

40 minutes ago, gerrarditto said:

Just dropping in for my annual reminder that the TBM 900 “update” is still… somewhere.

Oh, thanks! We were worried you wouldn't come back.

 

...but the answer hasn't changed.