Dear Passengers Q&A: Co-op, Controls and Crew Interactions

What changed: FLEXUS published a developer Q&A on October 2. It supplies answers where earlier briefings recorded unknowns. This report was checked on October 28; plans are kept separate from available features.

Four players currently, with friend invitations

The current lobby maximum is four. Two-player sessions are also intended to work well. Friends can join through an invitation or lobby code. Larger lobbies and public matchmaking remain unconfirmed for launch.

Closed tests are planned

FLEXUS plans closed tests before release and directs players to its Discord for updates. No test dates or entry instructions were announced. This does not open a public demo.

Accessible flight controls and input plans

Aircraft controls are detailed but simplified. Controller support is planned, key rebinding is confirmed, and full HOTAS support is not currently planned. Steam Deck status remains open.

Progression and customization

Progression between flights and customization are confirmed; their detailed systems are undisclosed. The Q&A mentions proximity chat. There are no current plans for classes or sandbox mode, and no launch plans for mod or Workshop support.

Flight pacing and crew interactions

Some stretches require active obstacle avoidance; at other times, the pilot can leave the yoke and help with passengers or the plane. FLEXUS also confirms that players can knock out or tie up friends. The detailed interaction rules have not been published.

Achievements, saves and water landings

Steam achievements are planned. Trading cards remain unconfirmed, and there are no current plans for leaderboards. Save and checkpoint rules are still undisclosed. Water landings are on the team's idea board, without a promise that they will be included.

Release timing and price remain open

The Q&A gives no firm release timing or exact price. Steam still lists 2026 and Windows, with no public demo download visible on October 28.