In order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the popular ‘Flight Simulator’ game, Microsoft has updated it. It now includes helicopters, gliders, and the Spruce Goose.
One of the numerous elements of the upgrad is the Airbus A310-300, a real-life aeroplane, has been as carefully recreated, Microsoft stated in a blog post.
Seven iconic historical aircraft, including “Spruce Goose,” the biggest wooden seaplane ever built, have been added to the 40th Anniversary Edition.
“It is an incredibly exciting update celebrating aviation history, introducing significant technical advancements in flight dynamics and simulation and featuring two new types of aircraft (gliders and helicopters),” the tech giant said.
Additionally, the new edition has added four classic airports to the game including the “Meigs Field in Chicago, a traditional home airport for the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise”.
“Test your piloting skills against the challenges of riding thermals in an unpowered glider, controlling rotor-wing aircraft over dense urban cityscapes, improved real-time atmospheric simulation and live weather in a dynamic and vibrant world,” the company said.
With Xbox Cloud Gaming, the new version is also playable on Xbox One, supported mobile devices, tablets, and low-end PCs in addition to Xbox Series X|S, PC, Windows, and Steam.
The new edition also offers new mapping for the Back to fly feature which includes height gain depending on the plane situation and altitude.
(Inputs from IANS)