World Update 3: UK and Ireland are now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The update adds details and improvements across the region – including Scotland and Wales – and is available for free on Windows PC.
According to a blog post made on Tuesday morning, the update relies heavily on photogrammetry to reflect the cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London and Oxford as well as several airports, including Barra, Liverpool, Land’s End, Manchester-Barton and Out Skerries. . . According to Jorg Neumann, head of Jorg Neumann, there are still 85 visual and logistical improvements Microsoft Flight Simulator.
“In addition, we have added compelling architectural elements throughout the region, ranging from British mansions and Victorian houses to stone structures, castles and churches in the countryside – and even a few drive-through restaurants,” Neumann wrote. “In addition, more than 70 custom landmarks and attractions bring new, levels of detail and fidelity to some of the world’s most famous landmarks and bridges, royal palaces, breathtaking cathedrals … and of course, football stadiums.”
Shortly after the game was launched, Polygon undertook a tour of the River Thames to see that it was undulating in a rather deceptive manner. Today’s trailer – shown in the game and 4K – seems to show that the kind of deviations have largely been cleared up. We can also like to report that Stonehenge is no longer a grassy smear on the ground.
This is the third world update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, which was announced in August 2020 under praise. The previous modules added the detail and definition of Japan and the United States, respectively.
The team from Asobo Studio told Polygon in recent interviews that the development roadmap is designed to address regions of the planet where many of its customers live, and that it will eventually cover other parts of the world as well. The game is now compatible with virtual reality devices and is expected to arrive on consoles this summer.