Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including new details and reveals for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and Lockheed Martin Prepar3D, although the news for P3D isn’t particularly good.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Developer Shares News on PW Engines, Art Update, MSFS 2024 Upgrade Pricing, and More
TFDi Design revealed some information about the futur eof its McDonnell Douglas MD-11. We learn that the previously teased art update will be available at no additional cost for MSFS 2020 users within 60 days.
The Pratt & Whitney Engines are currently being tested and will also come with the art update.
The FS 2024 upgrade will “take full advantage of the new texture streaming format for enhanced visuals and implementing a cabin Level of Detail (LOD) system to minimize performance impact while still delivering incredible detail.”
It’ll cost $5 for existing owners and the price of the aircraft for new purchase will also increase to $74.99.
Lastly, development and dedicated support for the P3D version will end after critical items are fixed. The Extended Simulation Package will come but the art update and the PW engines will not.
The developer explains that since the release of MSFS 2020, P3D users have dropped considerably, so they have decided to focus their resources. P3D users are encouraged to switch to MSFS, where they’ll be able to use the MD-11 with their existing purchase at no additional cost.
Detroit Coleman A. Young International Airport for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Videos
Max Addante, developer of Orbx’s Detroit Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) in the United States, posted a number of videos showing the models and textures created for the airport, which is currently in development.
Addante explains that he focused a lot of effort on the resolutions of the textures and the behavior of the materials, and it shows.
Goose Bay Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Propair Flight revealed Goose Bay Airport (CYYR) in Canada for Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can already find a listing on Orbx Direct.
Alongside the screenshots above, we also get a list of features.
- Unparalleled Realism: Emphasise the meticulous attention to detail in 3D modelling, textures, and ground poly.
- Immersive Experience: Highlight the dynamic lighting and animated elements that create a living, breathing airport.
- Community-Driven Development: Promote that this project was a response to direct community interest and voting.
- Strategic Location: Focus on the significance of Goose Bay as a major hub with long runways suitable for various aircraft.
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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