Microsoft Flight Simulator Harrier & Launceston Airport Get New Screenshots; Mataveri & Santa Monica Airports Released
Today third-party developers revealed new assets of upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while two airports have been released.
We start with new screenshots and a development update fromDC Designsabout the upcomingAV-8B Harrier II. The developer also confirmed that the aircraft will be released in September simultaneously on third-party stores and the official marketplace, including Xbox. Consequentially,the Phantomwill be pushed toward Christmas.
“I have finally been able to spend nearly a full week on the Harrier’s cockpit, and have covered a lot of ground. Although I have also been involved in the on-going updates for my other aircraft, it’s been good to finally get cracking on the interior with some more detailing and new PBR texture work.
The Asobo pilot is a nice addition to the airplane, largely because with the correct use of nodes it’s possible to position the pilot’s hands and boots on the controls, and see them move as the stick, throttle and rudders move. Great fun and another step towards reality – I’d love them to add a “headless” VR-specific version to add to the immersion when using virtual reality headsets.
The interior modelling is coming along nicely, with detail work on-going throughout the cockpit. Much of what you see here is only half complete, with hundreds of rivets and bolt heads still to add, not to mention all the switches, levers, panel decals and of course relevant animations. However, most of this is standard work at this stage and with the exterior modelling around 95% complete, the project is well on its way now. I will be adding the longer AV-8B+ nose section shortly, ready for other liveries to be included in the package, including those of the GR9 variant.”
More screenshots were also revealed by Orbx showing the progress on the upcomingLaunceston Airport (YMLT)in Australia by indie developer Ken Hall.
SoFly and WTFlightsim releasedMataveri International Airport (SCIP)on Easter Island.
You can purchase it onSoFly’s own storeoron Orbx Directfor $10.45.
AG Sim released Santa Monica Airport KSMO in California, United States, which is definitely interesting due to its close proximity to the ultra-busy Los Angeles International Airport.
You can purchase iton Simmarketfor $14.67 plus applicable VAT.
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We also recentlypublished a review of the Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition, which is a great controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
If you want to learn more about the game itself,you can read our reviewwhich will tell you everything you need to know about Asobo Studio’s game.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is already availablefor Windows 10 and Steam, andXbox Series X|S. A free 40th Anniversary Edition with plenty of goodieshas recently been announced.
