Dear Passengers Release Date, Steam, PS5 & Xbox: What We Know

Dear Passengers is the co-op game where you and up to three friends run the world's worst airline, and it has become one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. The developer, FLEXUS, says it passed 2 million Steam wishlists within weeks of its reveal and climbed into the top 6 of Steam's most-wishlisted chart, with no paid marketing.

So when is the Dear Passengers release date, is it coming to PS5 or Xbox, and how many friends can play? Here's everything that's confirmed, straight from the Steam page and FLEXUS's own Q&A, with rumours and guesses kept out.

Last checked: 12 October 2026.

Dear Passengers release date: is there one yet?

No, not yet. The Steam page lists the game as coming in 2026, but in its official Q&A on 2 October 2026, FLEXUS said it can't share a release month or year yet:

"The goal right now is to ensure that we deliver the highest quality... so when we're confident in the progress of the game we'll share more solid information."

So treat "2026" as a target, not a promise, and ignore any exact launch date you see on unofficial sites. The quickest way to hear the real date is to wishlist it on Steam or follow the Dear Passengers page on PlaySpill, where it'll show the moment Steam updates.

What is the Dear Passengers game?

Dear Passengers is a co-op action game on Steam from FLEXUS, who are both the developer and publisher. Its own pitch: "Your plane is falling apart, your cargo is illegal, and passenger safety barely makes the list."

Here's how a flight works, based on the official Steam description:

• One player flies the plane. FLEXUS has confirmed you fully control the plane yourself.
• Everyone else runs the cabin. Serve food and drinks, keep passengers under control, protect the cargo and fix whatever is going wrong before it gets worse.
• Pick your passengers and cargo before take-off. The bigger the payout, the more trouble it usually causes. Some cargo is hard to handle, and some passengers are hard to please.
• Survive the weather. Turbulence and air pockets throw passengers, luggage and anything loose around the cabin.
• Physics-based chaos. Passengers, cargo and the cabin itself all react to physics, which is where the funniest moments come from.

The game's tagline sums it up: "Safety is our top-3 priority."

Why people call it "the friendslop plane game"

"Friendslop" is the nickname gamers use for chaotic, cheap-to-start co-op games that are at their best with a group of friends shouting at each other. Think Lethal Company or R.E.P.O. When Dear Passengers was revealed, GamingOnLinux wrote that it "could be the next huge 'friendslop' hit", and searches for "friendslop plane game" have climbed since.

Dear Passengers on Steam: what's confirmed

	Confirmed
Developer / publisher	FLEXUS
Platform	Windows PC (Steam)
Release	2026 on the Steam page; no date or month announced
Modes	Single-player and online co-op
Max players	4 (more being explored, not confirmed)
Price	Not announced
Languages	English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Japanese

How many players can play Dear Passengers?

Up to 4 players for now. In the Q&A, FLEXUS said four is "currently the maximum" and that it's trying to support bigger lobbies, but can't confirm that for launch.

Good news for smaller groups: 2-player games are fully supported. FLEXUS says it's designed to be "equally enjoyable and chaotic with 2 players as it is with 4". Steam also lists single-player.

Can you play with randoms?

You can definitely join friends with an invite or a lobby code. Public matchmaking with strangers is being considered, but isn't confirmed for release.

Is Dear Passengers coming to PS5 or Xbox?

Not confirmed. Right now it's only announced for PC on Steam. FLEXUS said it's focusing on the Steam release, and would be "more than happy to explore" other platforms if there's enough demand.

So there's no Dear Passengers PS5 or Xbox version, release date or crossplay announced yet. If your group mixes PC and console players, wait for an official announcement before planning a session.

Controller and HOTAS support

• Controller support: planned.
• HOTAS (flight sticks): no plans for full support right now.

This isn't a realistic flight simulator. The controls are built so anyone in your group can take a turn in the cockpit.

Dear Passengers price

Not announced. FLEXUS says it isn't ready to reveal the price, but is "aiming to keep it in line with other similar games within the genre". Wait for the official figure before you plan a group purchase.

Is there a Dear Passengers demo or playtest?

There's no public demo yet. FLEXUS says it's planning closed tests before release and is announcing them on its Discord. You'll find the link on the official Dear Passengers website. An official gameplay video is also in production.

Dear Passengers PC requirements

Minimum specs from the Steam page (these can change before launch):

	Minimum
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor	Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz or equivalent
Memory	8 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
DirectX	Version 12
Storage	4 GB available space

There's no official Steam Deck rating yet, so wait for Valve's verification before relying on handheld play.

Games like Dear Passengers to play while you wait

If you want chaotic co-op with your mates right now, try these:

• Lethal Company: hit the quota, survive the monsters, blame your friends.
• R.E.P.O.: haul valuables out of haunted buildings without breaking them (good luck).
• Content Warning: film spooky footage with friends and try to go viral.
• Scam With Your Friends: run a ridiculous scam call centre against AI callers.

You'll find more on the way among our upcoming games.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Dear Passengers release date?

There isn't one yet. Steam lists it for 2026, but FLEXUS hasn't announced a month or date.

Is Dear Passengers on PS5 or Xbox?

Not at the moment. It's only announced for PC on Steam. Other platforms may come later if there's enough demand.

How many players is Dear Passengers?

Up to 4 players in online co-op, and it's designed to work just as well with 2. There's also a single-player mode.

How much will Dear Passengers cost?

The price hasn't been announced. FLEXUS says it'll be in line with similar co-op games.

Is there a Dear Passengers demo?

No public demo yet. Closed tests are planned before launch and will be announced on the game's Discord.

Who is making Dear Passengers?

FLEXUS is developing and publishing it.

Spill your take

Dear Passengers went from reveal to 2 million wishlists in weeks. Is it the next big co-op hit, or friendslop hype? Post your hot takes, find a crew to fly with, and get updates on the Dear Passengers page on PlaySpill.

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Sources: the official Dear Passengers Steam page, FLEXUS's Steam announcements (including the 2 October 2026 Q&A and the 2 million wishlists post), and the official website.