Asobo has confirmed that Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VIII is on track to hit its launch target of March 22. This next update overhauls the scenery of the Iberian Peninsula, the most western region of Europe containing Spain and Portugal.
As is the case with all World Updates for the sim, it will contain new photogrammetry data that alters many major cities, giving them accurate 3D renders of their scenery. Along with that, elevation data is getting enhanced, and satellite data will soon have, more recent imagery.
A new coat of paint
Of course, there will also be enhanced airports and new Points of Interest that are to be properly modeled in 3D. This includes various landmarks like bridges, stadiums and monuments, and natural features like hillsides.
Just as the Iberia map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2 provided a gorgeous ground-based rendition of the peninsula, Microsoft Flight Simulator is sure to provide impressive bird’s-eye views of this region. I…
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VIII will launch next week
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