Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
Dassault Rafale for MSFS 2024 Gets New Screenshots and Development Update as MSFS 2020 Port is Still Possible
Azurpoly published a development update for its upcoming Dassault Rafale, also mentioning that while the aircraft is in development for MSFS 2024, an MSFS 2020 version is still possible.
“We wanted to give you a look at how development of our Rafale – officially licensed by Dassault Aviation – is progressing.
As we mentioned before, the bulk of the remaining work lies in building the aircraft’s unique systems and displays. These are very specific to the Rafale and have to be developed entirely from scratch.
On the other hand, we’ve made huge progress on the cockpit modeling and texturing since the last update. A few areas are still unfinished, but since we haven’t shared any interior screenshots yet, we thought this was the right time to show the current state of things. Keep in mind some details are still likely to change before the final release.
On the exterior model, we are really happy with how it’s turning out. From the beginning, our goal has been to maintain a consistent level of detail across the entire airframe. That was already our aim with the Jaguar, but this time the overall level of detail has been pushed even further.
From a developer’s perspective, while MSFS 2024 was initially a real challenge to work with, it is now clear that the platform offers far greater possibilities across the board. Most noticeably, its modular architecture allows us to use much more detailed 3D models while still achieving better optimization. For players, that means both improved visuals and performance, the best of both worlds.
That being said, we are listening to the community, and the idea of a MSFS 2020 port is still on the table.”
Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Releasing this Weekend
Shadescene released new screenshots of its next airport in Malaysia, Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (WMKC) serving Kota Bharu.
Even more exciting is the fact that the airport is almost finished and is expected to release this weekend.
Cape Town International Airport Announced for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds announced that it’ll soon release Cape Town International (FACT) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’ll release “soon” for £14.99. You can expect the following features.
- Hand-made ground textures with crisp, bespoke texture sets (Runways, aprons, paths, roads)
- True-to-life airport landside recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers and more
- Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting
- Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects and surroundings
- Up to date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location
- Official GSX Profile included in scenery folder
- Level of Detail (LOD) optimisation for every model to encourage the best performance possible
- Use of the latest MSFS SDK features to allow for the best optimisation and performance possible
- Custom static aircraft
- Full iniManager compatibility to configure your scenery for the best possible performance for your system
- Bespoke taxi signage as it is in the real world
- Crisp 12m DEM for the Table Mountain area for an enhanced experience both up close and from a distance
- Custom modelled Table Mountain Aerial Cableway including buildings and animated cable car.
- Fully modelled Table Mountain Café with helipad (FACM)
Wolf’s Fang Runway Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it’ll Be Free
iniBuilds also announced that it’ll release Wolf’s Fang Runway (AT98) for MSFS 2024 soon, and it’ll be free.
It’ll include the following features.
- Hand-made bespoke texture set, including custom ice and snow textures, which show footprints and tracks
- Custom modelled and positioned airport lighting, built to suit environment
- Highly detailed models of nearby camps & clutter, including tents, vehicles and custom static aircraft
- Up to date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location
- Level of Detail (LOD) optimisation for every model to encourage the best performance possible
- Use of the latest MSFS SDK features to allow for the best optimisation and performance possible
Toliss Announced A320ceo Add-on Release Date for X-Plane
Toliss announced the release date of an Airbus A320Ceo add-on for its A320Neo for X-Plane. It’ll come out on September 26, and it’ll be priced at $29.95. Of course, owning the Neo is required to be able to use the add-on.
It’ll include the CFM56-5B4 and IAE V2527-A5 engines.
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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