Today Flight Sim Labs released the first video of its upcoming Airbus A321 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
We also learn that the aircraft (which was accidentally leaked a few weeks ago and then officially confirmed by the developer) will come to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a free update.
The video is quite interesting as it shows a feature that isn’t widely explored in either simulator, deicing.
Depending on the weather conditions, ice will form on the wings, airframe, and engines, and then pilots will have to call for deicing in order to ensure safe operations during flight.
The process actually looks quite good, with the deicing fluid appearing visually on the aircraft. You can watch it for yourself below.
Unfortunately, no further information was shared by Flight Sim Labs at this time, including a release date (besides “coming soon”) or pricing details. We’ll have to wait and see when we’ll be able to purchase the aircraft and for how much.
Both Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are currently available for PC and Xbox Series X|S. if you want to see some of the differences, you can enjoy our video and screenshot comparison.
It’s worth reminding that Simulation Daily won’t publish a review of MSFS 2024, as we do not review games. We prefer to provide you with the tools to judge whether a game or a simulator is for you or not by yourself.
You can also watch our latest interview with Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann, the previous interview with Jorg Neumann himself and Asobo CEO Sebastian Wloch, another with Asobo CCO David Dedeine, and one featuring Chris Burnett of Working Title and Brandon Yaeger of Got Friends about their work on MSFS 2024.
