Before we move on to the news, here’s another flight simulation story that received its own individual coverage.
Sim Update 7.1 Beta Released for MSFS 2024
Asobo and Xbox released the beta version of Sim Update 7.1. The update is mainly aimed at fixing an issue with drag calculation that slipped into Sim Update 7.
Here are the full patch notes:
New Content and Features
- In the NCAR game mode, time trial is now playable.
- Fixed a flight model issue that was causing a decrease of drag.
- Fixed an issue that lead to an empty Marketplace page when selecting a Marketplace touch point from NCAR game mode.
- Fixed a pop-up in NCAR game mode that was not responsive to controller navigation.
Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Images and Details Ahead of Release
The Boeing 757 by Bluebird Simulations is close to its highly anticipated release on October 23, and the developer provided a new video and some news.
Besides the new images showcased in the video, we learn that Bluebird partnered with WingFlex as an official hardware partner. Dedicated gear will be made available starting next year, although the developer will still work with other hardware manufacturers to support compatibility.
The manual will be 350 pages long. Written by an active 757/767 airline pilot, it’ll feature 100 pages dedicated entirely to ACARS.
Over 200 failures are simulated down to the individual light bulbs. 1,500 hours have been spent tuning the flight dynamics.
The developer also confirmed that this will be the last release for MSFS 2020. The 757-300, which will come afterward, will be made exclusively for MSFS 2024 and provided at no additional cost with an update to existing customers.
The developer also expects to keep future development more under wraps, so we shouldn’t expect to see something new too often.
It’s worth mentioning that the images in the video that are marked “Taken with DLSS” actually indicate DLSS5. DLSS5 is not supported by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or MSFS 2024, and it alters relevant elements like the lighting via a generative AI pass. As such, these images are not representative of the simulator or the aircraft unless you use DLSS5 yourself. Luckily, we’re also provided screenshots without Nvidia’s controversial tech, although we feel that it’d be preferable if it wasn’t used at all in promotional imagery due to the extent of the alteration on the simulator’s looks.
Editor’s note: The featured image of this post was provided by Scotsgod.
Tulsa City Landmarks Announced for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Ironsim released a new add-on for both MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 focusing on the landmarks of Tulsa in Oklahoma, United States.
The add-on is available on Simmarket for $11.20.
- 150+ handcrafted buildings throughout Tulsa
- Detailed downtown skyline and surrounding landmarks
- Iconic skyscrapers and historic architecture
- High-quality textures with PBR materials
- Realistic night lighting
- Performance-optimized 3D models with LODs
- Enhanced VFR flying and city exploration
Doha Hamad Airport Released for X-Plane 12
iniBuilds released Doha Hamad Airport (OTHH) in Qatar for X-Plane 12, also announcing that the developer has a new team dedicated to the simulator by Laminar Research, so there may be more coming.
The airport is available on the developer’s own store for $22.36 with the following features.
- Hand-made ground polygons with crisp, bespoke texture sets covering runways, taxiways, aprons, paths and roads
- True-to-life airport landside recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers and more
- Highly detailed custom ortho imagery covering the airport and surrounding areas
- Accurately modelled and positioned airport lighting throughout the airfield
- Hand-placed, high-definition vegetation, signage, ground clutter, vehicles and handling objects
- Bespoke taxiway signage accurately reflecting the real-world airport
- Custom-built jetways featuring detailed PBR textures and realistic variations
- Accurate airline logos, airport branding and real-world decals throughout the airport
- Hand-placed ground service equipment across aircraft stands, including containers, dollies and handling vehicles
- Highly detailed terminal buildings featuring custom modelling and high-resolution textures
- Detailed airport terminal interiors with custom objects and lighting
- Highly detailed models of airport buildings, maintenance facilities, cargo areas and surrounding infrastructure
- Accurate airport layout reflecting the 2025 airfield configuration
- Optimised scenery assets with Level of Detail (LOD) implementation for improved performance
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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