Microsoft Flight Simulator has unveiled its latest World Update, bringing significant enhancements to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The update, available now, incorporates advanced photogrammetry technology and high-resolution digital elevation maps to deliver a more detailed and immersive flying experience.
Key Features of World Update 17
- Enhanced Photogrammetry and Aerial Imagery: The update leverages recent aerial imagery, digital elevation modeling, and TIN (triangulated irregular network) surface modeling to provide improved visual accuracy for England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
- Hand-Crafted Airports: New high-quality airports include Farnborough and London Stansted in England, Cork in Ireland, Sumburgh in Scotland, and Cardiff in Wales.
- Points of Interest: The update features a wide range of points of interest, offering detailed representations of iconic locations and landmarks.
- New Activities: Players can engage in new Landing Challenges, Discovery Flights, and Bush Trips designed to showcase the enhanced regions. Notable Discovery Flights include Dublin, Ireland; Edinburgh, Scotland; and the Cliffs of Moher.
The future of Microsoft Flight Simulator
As Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 approaches, this update demonstrates the commitment to supporting both current and future versions of the simulator. Enhanced data accuracy, improved visual fidelity, and a broader range of activities ensure a richer user experience.
World Update 17: United Kingdom & Ireland is now available as a free update for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The game is also accessible via Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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