X-Plane 12 on Cloud Gaming

Yes, X-Plane 12 is available on cloud gaming via BYOG on GeForce Now or on Cloud PCs like Shadow, airgpu and CloudDeck.

BYOG ("Bring Your Own Game") means you link a supported store or launcher account to the service to stream your library. You must own X-Plane 12 on that account to access it.

Alternatively, Cloud PC services let you install and play it in the cloud just like on a regular PC.

X-Plane 12 is supported on 4 cloud gaming services. These are the plans where it is available:

• Shadow: Any Plan
• airgpu: Any Plan
• CloudDeck: Any Plan
• GeForce Now: Performance and Ultimate

Availability may change over time as providers update their catalogs.

Yes, you need to buy X-Plane 12 for cloud gaming if you do not already own it.

BYOG services require a purchased copy from a supported store, and Cloud PC platforms require you to install your own copy on the cloud computer.

Yes, you can play X-Plane 12 in your browser via cloud gaming on services such as Shadow and GeForce Now.

These platforms let you launch the game directly from a web browser without installing anything on your device.

The other available services, airgpu and CloudDeck, do not support browser play and require an app.

X-Plane 12 is available via cloud gaming on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, smart TVs, handhelds, and many other devices.

This works through browser-compatible services like Shadow and GeForce Now, where you start the game directly in the browser. Most providers also offer native apps across a wide range of devices.

airgpu and CloudDeck do not offer direct browser streaming or their own app. Instead, you use remote desktop apps such as Parsec or Moonlight to play on devices that support these apps.

No, you cannot play X-Plane 12 for free on cloud gaming.

All services that offer this game require a paid subscription. Some platforms also require you to own a purchased copy of the game.

Yes, mods are supported for X-Plane 12 on cloud gaming via Cloud PC platforms like Shadow, airgpu and CloudDeck.

These services provide full access to the operating system, so you can install any mod you want.

Standard cloud gaming services do not support mods.