What changed in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition in 2015

The Piper Aztec PA-23-250-D, an upgraded variant of the original Piper PA-23, is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

Aeroplane Heaven’s Piper Aztec PA-23-250-D added to FSX: Steam Edition.

Complete overhaul of autogen tree textures with double the resolution of default trees.

The latest version of the Texture Direct series includes additional weather texture customization options and over 16G of new texture files.

New suite of lights and effects for core FSX aircraft and select add-ons.

Adds a new suite of realistic lights and effects to core FSX aircraft and select add-ons.

Models the Honeywell RAAS unit for improved situational awareness with aural alerts during critical flight phases.

A complete overhaul of auto-generated tree textures for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring double the resolution and optimized models.

A complete overhaul of autogen tree textures with double the resolution of default trees for enhanced realism.

The latest version of the Texture Direct series includes additional weather texture customization options and over 16G of new texture files.

The Premium Collection includes various add-ons to enhance the flight simulation experience.

Provides a physics overhaul for aircraft, enhancing realism in flying conditions.

A complete overhaul of auto-generated tree textures for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring double the resolution and optimized models.

The Premium Collection includes REX Texture Direct 4, A2A Simulation’s Accu-Feel, FS2Crew’s RAAS Professional, A2A Simulation’s 3D Lights Redux, and Orbx FTX Trees HD.

Includes additional weather texture customization options and over 16G of texture files.

Includes additional weather texture customization options, over 16G of texture files, and high-quality water rendering effects.

Provides a physics overhaul for aircraft, allowing customization of behavior and environmental effects.

Models the Honeywell RAAS unit for improved situational awareness during flight operations.

Includes distressed cargo vessels, road vehicles trapped in blizzards, lost hikers, and burning buildings.

All missions are fully voiced by professional actors for an immersive experience.

The aircraft comes with three modes: Realistic, Simple, and Instructor, each offering different levels of wear, damage, and maintenance.

The DA20-100 Katana offers three modes: Realistic, Simple, and Instructor, each with different wear and damage simulations.

Aerosoft’s DA20-100 Katana 4X is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring realistic flight dynamics and maintenance options.

New mission pack featuring 20 challenging rescue missions in the Arctic, with custom liveries and fully voiced missions.

New mission pack featuring 20 adrenaline-pumping rescue missions in the Arctic.

The DA20-100 includes operational animations, a fully simulated engine, and unique sound effects for every operational switch.

Aerosoft’s DA20-100 Katana 4X is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring realistic flight dynamics and maintenance options.

Includes custom liveries for the EH101 Merlin rescue helicopter, Cessna Grand Caravan, and Maule Orion.

The aircraft features state-of-the-art avionics, fully simulated systems, and unique sound effects for each operational switch.

Introducing the Piper Aztec PA-23-250-D, featuring upgraded engines, longer nose for baggage, and revised controls.

Introducing the Piper Aztec PA-23-250-D, an upgraded version of the original Piper PA-23.

New aerobatic flying DLC featuring the Extra 330SC stunt aircraft and four challenges.

Introducing the Skychaser DLC featuring the Extra 330SC stunt aircraft and four aerobatic challenges.

The Virtavia A-6E Intruder for FSX: Steam Edition features animated features, virtual crew members, and eleven model variants.

Virtavia’s Grumman EA-6B Prowler is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring multiple variants and detailed animations.

Virtavia’s Grumman EA-6B Prowler is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring multiple variants and detailed animations.

The Grumman A-6E Intruder is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring various model variants and animated features.

A new training package developed by a real commercial pilot, featuring video tuition, flight briefings, and missions.

A comprehensive training package for sim pilots featuring video tuition, flight briefings, and missions.

The Embraer 175 and 195 aircraft are now available, featuring advanced avionics and realistic flight dynamics.

The Embraer 175 and 195 aircraft are now available, featuring advanced avionics and realistic flight dynamics.

Introduction of RAAS Professional, a soundpack that provides aural alerts for improved situational awareness during flight operations.

Launch of RAAS Professional, a soundpack for FSX: Steam Edition that enhances situational awareness with aural alerts.

The Paris Orly airport has been added to FSX: Steam Edition, featuring detailed modeling and accurate docking systems.

Aerosoft's detailed model of Paris Orly Airport is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

Accu-Feel allows customization of aircraft behavior, including turbulence, drag, and sound effects.

Accu-Feel enables customization of aircraft behavior, including turbulence, drag, and sound effects.

The city of Chicago waterfront and parks district has been updated to enhance the visual experience.

Meigs Field (KCGX) has been recreated with high detail, featuring a fully modeled terminal and accurate historical elements.

Meigs Field (KCGX) has been recreated with high detail, featuring a fully modeled terminal and static aircraft.

The city of Chicago waterfront and parks district has received a facelift to enhance the visual experience.

The Albatros D.III (Oef) is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

The Albatros D.III (Oef) is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

3D Lights Redux gives all core FSX aircraft an entirely new suite of lights and effects, enhancing the visual experience.

Custom lights added for aircraft like the Airbus A321 and Boeing 747, improving the authenticity of the flying experience.

Experience stunning 3D light effects in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition with the new 3D Lights Redux system.

The update includes realistic navigation lights and various strobe configurations for enhanced night flying.

All core FSX aircraft receive a new suite of lights and effects, including vintage bulbs, halogens, and Xenon lights.

The package includes vintage bulbs, halogens, and Xenon lights for landing lights, enhancing realism.

Experience stunning 3D light effects in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition with the new 3D Lights Redux system.

The Heinkel He 219 Uhu, a WWII night fighter aircraft, is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

The Heinkel He219 Uhu, a World War II night fighter, is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

Includes custom lights for aircraft like the Airbus A321 and Boeing 747, enhancing realism and ambiance.

Kilimanjaro Airport (HTKJ) added, featuring detailed models of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.

Douglas DC-3 at Coco Beach, Gabon.

A set of five challenging missions designed to test flight skills across various aircraft and locations.

Boeing 747 at Boeing Field, Seattle, USA.

F/A-18 Hornet (NASA) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA.

Maule Orion (Ski Configuration) at Bold Airfield, Anchorage, Alaska.

A set of five challenging missions for FSX: Steam Edition that test various flight skills.

Kilimanjaro Airport (HTKJ) now available, featuring detailed models of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.

Boeing 747-400 at Istres Airbase, France.

Friday Harbor is now your default starting location in FSX: Steam Edition, upgraded to a photo-real edition.

Friday Harbor is now available as a DLC for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring a photo-real upgrade of the default starting location.

The Piper J-3 Cub is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, offering true-to-life stick-and-rudder flying experience.

Introducing a new story-driven mission pack where players work through the ranks of an Alaskan air charter operation.

New story-driven mission pack for FSX: Steam Edition featuring five challenging missions in an Alaskan air charter operation.

The Piper J-3 Cub is now available, offering a true-to-life stick-and-rudder flying experience.

Improved optimisation of installing/uninstalling add-on content through the Steam platform.

Improved mouse cursor slow-down over complex cockpits, with some optimizations made.

Fixed multiplayer invites not working if you invite a friend to a Private game.

Improvements for using modified Scenery.cfg files which could previously result in a 1007 error when installing new scenery add-ons.

Improvements for using modified Scenery.cfg files which could previously result in a 1007 error when installing new scenery add-ons.

Fixed font file loading not being VFS-aware. Font files associated with add-ons should now work as expected.

Multiplayer invites now work correctly when inviting a friend to a Private game.

Font files associated with add-ons should now work as expected.

Improved optimisation of installing/uninstalling add-on content through the Steam platform.

Optimizations made to reduce mouse cursor slow-down over complex cockpits, though some framerate reduction may still occur.

Tenzing-Hillary Airport, known for its challenging conditions, is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

Tenzing-Hillary Airport, known for its challenging conditions, is now available as an airport and scenery pack.

FSX: SE reverted from version 62615 to 62613 due to a menu error causing scenery content to be listed twice.

FSX: SE reverted from version 62615 to 62613 due to a menu error causing scenery content to be listed twice.

The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

Improvements for using modified Scenery.cfg files which could previously result in a 1007 error when installing new scenery add-ons. Option to reset the Scenery.cfg file to default provided.

Optimizations made to reduce mouse cursor slow-down over complex cockpits, though some framerate reduction may still occur.

Optimizations made to reduce mouse cursor slow-down over complex cockpits, though some framerate reduction may still occur.

Font files associated with add-ons should now work as expected with VFS-awareness.

Improvements for using modified Scenery.cfg files which could previously result in a 1007 error when installing new scenery add-ons. Option to reset Scenery.cfg to default provided.

Font files associated with add-ons should now work as expected with VFS-aware loading.

Multiplayer invites now work correctly when inviting a friend to a Private game.

Improved optimization of installing/uninstalling add-on content through the Steam platform.

Improved optimization of installing/uninstalling add-on content through the Steam platform.

Multiplayer invites now work correctly when inviting a friend to a Private game.

The Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibian aircraft is now available for FSX: SE, featuring seven high definition paint schemes and both male and female passengers.

The Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibian is now available for FSX: SE, featuring seven high definition paint schemes and both male and female passengers.

The Bf 109, a detailed aircraft model with an interactive 3D virtual cockpit, is now available for FSX: SE.

The Bf 109, a detailed model with an interactive 3D virtual cockpit, is now available for FSX: SE.

New DLC featuring five airports on the East Frisian Islands: Baltrum, Borkum, Juist, Langeoog, and Norderney.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) is now available for FSX: SE, featuring a detailed replica with custom objects and realistic lighting.

The Gee Bee Model Z, an air racer built for the 1931 Thomson Trophy, is now available for FSX: SE.

The SIM720 McClellan-Palomar Airport is now available for FSX: SE, featuring a detailed replica with custom objects and high-resolution ground polygon.

The Gee Bee Model Z, an air racer built for the 1931 Thomson Trophy, is now available for FSX: SE.

Five new airports added on the East Frisian Islands: Baltrum, Borkum, Juist, Langeoog, and Norderney.

The Junker Ju87 ‘Stuka’, a two-seater dive bomber, is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

Santa Barbara Airport (KSBA) is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring over 80 modeled buildings and detailed textures.

Santa Barbara Airport (KSBA) is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring over 80 modelled buildings and animated people.

New add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition featuring a detailed replica of Inverness Airport.

The Junker Ju87 ‘Stuka’ is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

New add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition featuring a detailed replica of Inverness Airport.

Includes a blank texture for users to create their own designs.

Includes a blank texture for users to create their own designs.

New single-engine, two-seat aircraft added to FSX: Steam Edition.

Introducing the Robinson R66, a five-seat helicopter with a 300-horsepower turbine engine.

Includes start-up and cut-off realistic vibration, dynamic blade tension effect, and high-quality 3D model and textures.

Stornoway Airport (EGPO) is now available, featuring hand-modeled buildings, accurate runways, and a configurator tool for AI traffic and scenery settings.

Includes six high-definition liveries and one blank texture for customization.

The add-on includes a configurator tool for settings like AI traffic and scenery compatibility, accessible in the Steam Library/Tools menu.

Provides a blank texture for users to create their own designs.

Features superb material shines and reflections, gauge reflections, window scratches, and blade shines.

Adds five high-definition liveries for the aircraft.

Introducing the Robinson R66, a five-seat helicopter with a 300-horsepower turbine engine, featuring six HD liveries and realistic behaviors.

Stornoway Airport (EGPO) is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring a detailed replica of the real airport.

Dynamic effect added to the propeller shines for enhanced visual fidelity.

The R66 helicopter exhibits realistic flight behavior.

Introduces a volumetric side view prop effect for improved realism.

Introduces a volumetric side view prop effect for improved realism.

Includes a blank texture for creating your own designs.

Includes window scratches and blade shines for improved realism.

Introduces a high-quality 3D model and textures for the R66.

Features a high-quality 3D model and textures for the aircraft.

Comes with five high-definition liveries for customization.

Includes high-definition textures for enhanced visual quality.

Features dynamic blade tension effect, superb material shines and reflections, and gauge reflections.

Dynamic shines effect on the propeller for enhanced visual fidelity.

Features superb material shines and reflections for realistic visuals.

New single-engine, two-seat aircraft available for FSX: Steam Edition.

Features superb material shines and reflections for realistic appearance.

Features a high-quality 3D model and textures for the aircraft.

Includes high-definition textures for enhanced visual quality.

Features realistic vibration during start-up and cut-off.

Includes four flight models, three interior variations, and unique paint schemes.

Scenery upgrades to several airports and locations including lake ports and remote cabins.

Includes four flight models, three interior variations, and unique paint schemes.

Upgrades to several airports and new locations including lake ports and remote cabins.

Includes custom night-lighting and improved runway lights for immersive take-off and landing.

Features an extensive range of 3D objects, including airport clutter and static aircraft.

The add-on features a high-resolution ground polygon model for enhanced realism.

The add-on features a high-resolution ground polygon model for enhanced realism.

Oban Airport, situated on the coast of Scotland, is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

The add-on includes custom night-lighting and improved runway lights for immersive take-off and landing.

Includes a variety of 3D objects such as airport clutter and static aircraft to enhance realism.

A configurator tool is included to adjust settings like AI traffic and scenery compatibility.

Oban Airport, situated on the coast of Scotland, is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

A separate configurator tool allows users to configure AI traffic and scenery compatibility.

The Spitfire is now available in FSX: Steam Edition, featuring detailed flight dynamics and historical paint schemes.

Ultimate VFR Guam is now available, featuring high detail photo scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

Ultimate VFR Guam is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring high detail photo scenery.

The Spitfire is now available in FSX: Steam Edition, featuring detailed flight dynamics and historical paint schemes.

A new player support system replaces the previous email-based system, allowing for quicker and more efficient responses to player queries.

A new online player support system replaces the previous email-based system, allowing for quicker and more efficient responses to player queries.

Players will be able to track their own support enquiries, responses, and history.

The new system will include easy tracking of support inquiries and access to a knowledge base for FAQs and known issues.

A new online player support system will replace the email-based system, allowing for quicker and more efficient responses to player queries.

Players can review frequently asked questions and known issues without needing to raise a support enquiry.

A new player support system will replace the email-based system, allowing for quicker and more efficient responses to player queries.

Manhattan X provides an immersive experience for helicopter and general aviation enthusiasts, featuring iconic buildings and heliports.

The island is brought to life with AI ship traffic, enhancing the realism of the environment.

Manhattan X features high-density scenery and advanced shading throughout the entirety of Manhattan Island.

Manhattan X includes reflective light effects to enhance the visual experience.

Manhattan X provides the ultimate Big Apple experience for helicopter and general aviation enthusiasts.

Fly amongst New York’s most iconic buildings, practice landing skills on four heliports, and complete the Manhattan helicopter tour mission.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a multirole jet fighter, is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a multirole jet fighter, is now available for FSX: Steam Edition.

The Piper PA-36 Pawnee Brave 375, an agricultural aircraft, is now available in FSX: Steam Edition.

The Piper PA-36 Pawnee Brave 375, an agricultural aircraft, is now available in FSX: Steam Edition with multiple paint schemes and features.

Upcoming Orbx releases for FSX: Steam Edition are optimized for the Steam platform with an automatic installation process.

Dovetail Games will publish new and existing Orbx add-on content for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on Steam.

Upcoming Orbx releases are optimized for the Steam platform with an automatic installation process.

New Orbx content will have a 90-day exclusivity period on Steam before being available on other channels.

Dovetail Games will publish new and existing Orbx add-on content for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on Steam.

New Orbx content will have a 90-day exclusivity period on Steam before being available on other channels.

The Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring a detailed flight deck and realistic sound effects.

The Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring a detailed flight deck and realistic sound effects.

On the Multiplayer Session screen, the host's user name is now shown.

The Steam 'Invite to Game' feature will now work by buffering the request until the user enters the Multiplayer menu.

Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition can now be used in Steam’s Offline Mode. Note that multiplayer features cannot be accessed whilst in this mode.

Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition can now be used in Steam’s Offline Mode. Note that multiplayer features cannot be accessed whilst in this mode.

Additional debugging info can now be captured by the DebugView tool to help with Host Disconnection errors.

Fixed crash in G3D.dll caused by certain add-ons.

If 'Show Saved Flights' is enabled, the time stamps on the saved flight data will now show the correct time the flight was saved.

The HTML content displayed in some windows now uses Internet Explorer in IE9 compatibility mode, rather than IE8.

Xpack version of SimConnect is now installed by default to provide additional compatibility with some third party add-ons.

Potential causes of the terrain.dll crashes experienced by some users has been corrected.

Fixed crashes in UI.dll.

The HTML content displayed in some windows now uses Internet Explorer in IE9 compatibility mode, rather than IE8.

Some compatibility issues encountered by third party add-ons that use SimConnect have been resolved.

A new Community page added to keep players updated with news, patches, developments, and offers for FSX: Steam Edition.

On the Multiplayer Session screen, 'In Briefing Room' is now shown prior to the session starting.

A new Community page added to keep players informed of news, patches, developments, and offers.

System will now attempt to save a mini-dump to disk upon a game crash, automatically uploaded to Steam for analysis.

Kneeboards & Checklists now display correctly.

The Steam 'Invite to Game' feature will now work by buffering the request until the user enters the Multiplayer menu.

Kneeboards & Checklists now display correctly.

During mission-based Multiplayer flights, users who have modified their aircraft are immediately disconnected without affecting other users when the host activates the 'Anti-Cheat' flag.

VoIP communication is now using the correct device identified in 'Settings'.

On the Multiplayer Session screen, 'In Briefing Room' is now shown prior to the session starting.

Fixed crash in G3D.dll caused by certain add-ons.

If the host of a multiplayer session sends an invite to a friend, the invitation request will fail. Workarounds provided.

Fixed crashes in UI.dll.

On the Multiplayer Session and lobby screens, the text in the 'Weather' section is now aligned correctly.

The configuration file AFFINITYMASK value is now correctly calculated for all Core i3, i5 and i7 generation Intel CPUs.

The fallback mission image has been updated for FSX:SE, displayed if a mission does not provide its own image.

If 'Show Saved Flights' is enabled, the time stamps on the saved flight data will now show the correct time the flight was saved.

On the Multiplayer Session screen, the host's user name is now shown.

On the Multiplayer Session and lobby screens, the text in the 'Weather' section is now aligned correctly.

Xpack version of SimConnect is now installed by default to provide additional compatibility with third party add-ons.

Additional debugging info can now be captured by the DebugView tool to help with Host Disconnection errors.

System will now attempt to save a mini-dump to disk if a game crash occurs, automatically uploaded to Steam for analysis.

Workaround provided for issue where multiplayer session invites fail.

A theoretical deadlock where the game may hang for several minutes before crashing has been corrected.

VoIP communication is now using the correct device identified in 'Settings'.

Potential causes of terrain.dll crashes experienced by some users have been corrected.

During mission-based Multiplayer flights, users who have modified their aircraft are immediately disconnected without affecting other users.

The fallback mission image has been updated for FSX:SE.

The configuration file AFFINITYMASK value is now correctly calculated for all Core i3, i5 and i7 generation Intel CPUs.

The model features window reflections, 3D pilot figure, real propeller effects, and an interactive virtual cockpit.

The six-seat, high performance Piper PA-32R-201 Saratoga SP aircraft is now available in FSX: Steam Edition.

The aircraft performance is based on real aircraft information and pilot observations.

Includes animations for ailerons, elevators, rudder, flaps, trim tab, rotating wheels, operating doors, animated sun visors, and vibrating radio antenna.

Performance based on real aircraft information and pilot observations has been integrated.

Realistic sounds recorded from the actual Piper PA-32R-201 Saratoga SP are included.

Includes high quality digital stereo sounds recorded from the actual Piper PA-32R-201 Saratoga SP.

The aircraft model features window reflections, 3D pilot figure, and real propeller effects.

Introduction of the Piper PA-32R-201 Saratoga SP aircraft to FSX: Steam Edition.

The Piper PA-32R-201 Saratoga SP includes three paint schemes and one blank scheme.

Includes three paint schemes, two-blade and three-blade propeller versions, and extensive animations.

New mission pack challenges pilots to deliver air freight shipments against the clock with 20 missions.

Hundreds of unique co-pilot voiceovers by Angel Heaven Lee included to enhance the cockpit experience.

Each mission starts in a newly liveried DC-3 aircraft, with the option to use any FSX: Steam Edition aircraft.

Each mission starts in a newly liveried DC-3 aircraft, with the option to use any FSX: Steam Edition aircraft.

New mission pack challenges pilots to deliver air freight shipments against the clock with 20 included missions.

Hundreds of unique co-pilot voiceovers by Angel Heaven Lee included to enhance the cockpit experience.

An update from Valve has corrected crashes affecting dedicated servers for multiplayer games.

Resolved crashes affecting dedicated servers for multiplayer games due to a Steam client update.

Fly the most produced aircraft of the Piper company, featuring an accurate cockpit and high visual quality.

The Piper PA28 Cherokee 180F is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring a detailed model and interactive cockpit.

The Piper PA28 Cherokee 180F is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring a detailed model and interactive virtual cockpit.

Ben Gurion Airport, serving as the main gateway of Israel, is now available in the game.

Ben Gurion Airport is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

Transform Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition with high resolution digital aerial images for realistic landscape views.

Includes night lighting effects customized for extra realism.

Includes night lighting effects customized for extra realism and individually rendered water features.

Installing all four volumes provides complete coverage of England and Wales with detailed landmarks.

Just Flight’s VFR Real Scenery uses 25cm aerial photographic data of England and Wales to create high resolution scenery.

Main water features are rendered with Flight Simulator water effects for realistic landings.

The series includes a superb 9.6m mesh that improves the accuracy of terrain relief.

Features superb 9.6m mesh that improves the accuracy of the terrain relief.

Transform Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition with high resolution digital aerial images of England and Wales.

Just Flight’s VFR Real Scenery uses 25cm aerial photographic data of England and Wales for high resolution scenery.

A mission pack consisting of 20 challenging approaches in modern aviation, developed by Jane Whittaker.

A mission pack consisting of 20 challenging approaches in modern aviation, developed by Jane Whittaker.

New expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition featuring flights across the Arabian Peninsula and Middle East.

Introduction of the SeaRey, a nimble touring aircraft suitable for both land and water landings.

New expansion for FSX: Steam Edition featuring flights across the Arabian Peninsula and Middle East.

Introducing the SeaRey, a nimble touring aircraft for both land and water landings.

First of four exclusive mission packs for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring 20 challenging missions.

First of four exclusive mission packs for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring 20 challenging aviation missions.

A new DLC featuring 5 historic aircraft from the golden age of aviation, complete with missions and authentic flight characteristics.

A new DLC featuring 5 historic aircraft from the early years of aviation, complete with missions and authentic flight characteristics.

A new DLC featuring an 80-leg journey around the world starting from Farnborough airfield.

New DLC allows players to circumnavigate the globe in 80 detailed flight legs.

Removed confusing statement regarding default versions of dll.xml and exe.xml files to improve compatibility with add-ons.

Removed confusing statement regarding default versions of dll.xml and exe.xml files to improve compatibility with add-ons.

Default versions of dll.xml and exe.xml files are included in the game install directory to assist with add-on installations.

Included default versions of dll.xml and exe.xml files in the game install directory to assist with add-on installations.

External lights and landing/water effects now function correctly.

HIGHMEMFIX was enabled by default but could very rarely be disabled at load time.

Improvement applies when vsync is not enabled/forced.

Decreases time for high quality terrain textures to appear.

Affected external lights, landing/water effects.

Selecting a mission no longer results in a failure message.

Error message now shows the name of the actual dll it is trying to load.

Decreases time for high quality terrain textures to appear.

HIGHMEMFIX is now consistently enabled at load time.

Up to 10% framerate improvement when vsync is not enabled.