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Dear Passengers: Confirmed Features vs Open Questions

A current checklist of what FLEXUS and Steam have confirmed about Dear Passengers, and what players should not assume yet.

Dear Passengers is still approaching release, so the most useful guide is often a boundary between facts and assumptions. The confirmed list is already enough to understand the concept, but the unknown list is just as important when comparing trailers, community posts, and future announcements.

Confirmed today

  • Windows PC release through Steam.
  • A 2026 release window.
  • Single-player and online co-op.
  • Players fully control the plane.
  • Physics-based cabin chaos, dynamic weather, and turbulence.
  • In-game chat and online interactivity listed on Steam.
  • Family Sharing listed on the Steam page.

Still open

  • The exact release date and price.
  • The maximum online player count and matchmaking details.
  • How one person switches between cockpit and cabin duties.
  • The public demo date and download process.
  • Console, Mac, Linux, local co-op, and crossplay versions.
  • Controller and Steam Deck compatibility.
  • Detailed scoring, progression, and failure rules.

Why the distinction matters

A pre-release game changes quickly. Keeping confirmed features separate from plausible interpretations makes updates easier to correct and helps readers avoid treating a fan theory, a trailer moment, or an old post as a shipping promise.