The third major Microsoft Flight Simulator a world update has arrived, and after upgrades for the and, it’s the UK and Ireland’s turn to make a change. The patch adds high-resolution 3D photogrammetry to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge and Oxford, along with five manually recreated airports: Barra, Liverpool, Land’s End, Manchester-Barton and Out Skerries.
Asobo Studio has brought “visual and logistical improvements” to 85 other airports and updated digital altitude information in the UK. You can expect the local architecture to be improved, such as mansions, castles, churches and Victorian houses (and apparently a drive-thrus). The developers have touched on dozens of landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Premier League Stadiums, Blarney Castle and the Forth Bridges.
The World Update III also adds three new activities to the game, including an iconic flight to the Northern Islands and two landing challenges. The free patch is now available. Although Microsoft Flight Simulator currently only available on PC, Xbox Series X / S players can take to the virtual air this summer.