Right this moment Microsoft and third-party builders shared information and belongings about Microsoft Flight Simulator and its upcoming add-ons.
We begin with Microsoft, which offered new particulars in regards to the Dune Enlargement launched just a few days in the past. We already knew that the enlargement will convey the Ornithopter from the flicks to the simulator on November 3, 2023, however we be taught that it will not embrace the plane by itself prefer it was completed with the Pelican from Halo Infinite. The enlargement can even embrace surroundings reproducing a part of the planet of Arrakis on prime of narrative missions that may allow us to fly as a Home Atreides pilot.
If you would like to be taught extra, you possibly can watch the devoted section from right now’s Xbox Video games Showcase prolonged on Yoube, introduced by Jorg Neumann himself. On prime of that, we get extra coloration from the official press launch.
The planet of Arrakis involves life in Microsoft Flight Simulator – Dune Enlargement! We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Legendary Footage and Warner Bros. Footage to convey the famend Dune movie franchise to life within the Microsoft Flight Simulator – Dune Enlargement. See ‘Dune: Half Two’ solely in theaters worldwide and expertise Microsoft Flight Simulator – Dune Enlargement on November 3, 2023.
We labored carefully with the workforce at Legendary, Warner Bros., and a key member of the Dune design workforce to create an extremely detailed Atreides Ornithopter. Each system and management of the cockpit has been authentically recreated and the distinctive features of the flight mannequin have been captured. Grasp the complicated controls of some of the dynamic aircrafts ever conceived as you pilot your ornithopter via awe-inspiring places throughout the mysterious desert planet of Arrakis.
Right this moment Microsoft additionally launched a brand new beta construct of the Plane & Avionics Replace 2, numbered 1.33.8.0. This one is smaller than the earlier builds, however that should not be stunning because the replace is near its official launch anticipated on June 23. You’ll find the patch notes on the official boards.
By the way, following the discharge of the FAQ about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 many builders are weighing in. Up to now, the consensus is that they will help the upcoming simulator as they’re doing with the present iteration, and their add-ons will switch without cost. Whereas not all builders have reacted simply but, there hasn’t been one (no less than to my information) who has acknowledged in any other case.
Subsequent, we get to take a brand new have a look at the upcoming Airbus A330 by Aerosoft, together with just a few Condor liveries, evening lighting, and extra.
Final, however not least, Pyreegue, launched new screenshots of East Midlands Airport (EGNX) within the UK, displaying off a extremely cool cargo pallet and warehouses.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is at present accessible for PC, Xbox Collection X|S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, together with Sport Go. If you would like to be taught extra, it’s best to keep tuned on TechRaptor as we have now day by day Microsoft Flight Simulator information to maintain you up to date on the numerous add-ons coming and launched for the sim. We’ve got additionally lately interviewed Microsoft’s Jorg Neumann in regards to the Antonov An-225 “Mriya” and iniBuilds’ CEO Ubaid Mussa on the work of the favored third-party developer. When you’re occupied with opinions, you possibly can try iniBuilds’ New York-JFK Airport, Orbx’s Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and RHDSimulations’ Boeing 767-300ER.