What changed in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition in 2017

New vegetation add-on that replaces default autogen trees and improves global scenery.

Completely reworked and optimized autogen library to boost performance.

New high definition vegetation textures created to enhance detail in the simulation.

Introduced high definition vegetation textures created by Russ White for enhanced detail.

Completely reworked autogen library to boost performance in the simulation.

New vegetation pack that replaces all default autogen trees for improved simulation experience.

The new textures and lighting enhancements are designed to be frame rate friendly.

Improved night lighting for vehicles and traffic.

Added lighting to buildings in Europe and Africa that previously had no lighting.

Improved night lighting for highways, freeways, and roadways.

Improved night lighting for auto-generated buildings around the world.

Improved night lighting for vehicles and traffic.

Added lighting to buildings in Europe and Africa that previously had no lighting.

Improved night lighting for auto-generated buildings around the world.

Improved night lighting for highways, freeways, and roadways.

A comprehensive texture package featuring over 300 new night textures for enhanced city and town lighting.

The new textures and lighting enhancements are designed to be frame rate friendly.

A comprehensive texture package featuring over 300 new night textures for enhanced lighting in FSX: Steam Edition.

Introduction of 3D clouds featuring unique cloud base structures.

New vibrant sky dawn, day, and dusk textures with improved transitional algorithms.

Improved sun, corona, glow, flares, and special effects for realistic atmospheric conditions.

New realistic in-cloud, cloud to cloud, and cloud to ground lightning effects.

Improved sun, corona, glow, flares, and special effects for realistic atmospheric conditions.

Introduction of 3D clouds featuring unique cloud base structures.

New vibrant sky dawn, day, and dusk textures with improved transitional algorithms.

New realistic in-cloud, cloud to cloud, and cloud to ground lightning effects.

Update to fix the issue with the FS2Crew tab not showing for Airbus A318/A319 & A320/A321.

Control Aerosoft's Airbus series with FS2Crew’s Button Control, Voice Control, and Global FO Voice Set.

Update to fix the issue with the FS2Crew tab not showing for Airbus A318/A319 & A320/A321.

Control Aerosoft's Airbus series with FS2Crew’s Button Control, Voice Control, and Global FO Voice Set.

The DC-10™ is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring two turbofan engines and a capacity for 380 passengers.

The DC-10™ is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, featuring capabilities for medium- to long-haul flights.

The Boeing 747™ is now available in FSX: Steam Edition, featuring HD models and multiple liveries.

The Boeing 747™ is now available in FSX: Steam Edition, featuring -200 and -300 versions with HD graphics.

RAAS Professional functionality was removed prior to release for technical reasons.

Includes flight envelope protection, stall protection, pitch and roll limiter, and more.

Controls all doors and hatches of the aircraft.

Realistic failure management with detailed monitoring.

High fidelity and detailed rendition of the Airbus A318 and A319 for FSX: Steam Edition.

Functional weather radar with manual and multiscan modes.

Supports full Cat III auto land, managed climbs and descents, and various navigation modes.

Bypasses core limitations with custom fuel flow and constant deceleration.

Features full Cat III auto land, VNAV, LNAV, and more.

Fully functional Weather Radar with manual and multiscan capabilities.

Fully functional weather radar with manual and multiscan capabilities.

Updated engine models with accurate thrust and performance metrics.

Allows for full multi crew flying compatible with IVAO and VATSIM.

Includes a full featured loading and refueling module interfaced with FSX.

Features full Cat III auto land, VNAV, LNAV, and various flight modes.

Includes togglable external objects like chocks and ground power unit.

Includes realistic cockpit, lighting effects, and detailed manuals with checklists.

Features realistic ground behavior and advanced brakes with temperature management.

Includes 16 checklists with automatic triggers based on flight situations.

RAAS Professional functionality was removed prior to release for technical reasons.

Fully functional weather radar with manual and multiscan capabilities.

Features full Cat III auto land, VNAV, LNAV, and various managed modes.

16 checklists with audio confirmations and automatic triggers.

High fidelity and detailed rendition of the Airbus A320 and A321 for FSX: Steam Edition.

Includes advanced ground behavior and options for toggling external ground services.

Realistic brake temperatures and behavior.

Highly accurate thrust, EPR, N1, N2, EGT, and FF.

Realistic battery run down and voltage management.

Includes 16 checklists with automatic start based on flight situation.

Supports SIDs, STARs, and various flight plan features.

Includes semi-automated audio checklists and various checklist functionalities.

Experimental connected Flight Deck for multi-crew flying compatible with IVAO & VATSIM.

Includes realistic cockpit, lighting effects, and numerous animations with sound effects.

Includes flight envelope protection, stall protection, and auto trim.

Includes Aerosoft House livery and others for A318 and A319 models.

Includes realistic brake temperatures and ground services.

Includes flight envelope protection, stall protection, and auto trim.

High fidelity and detailed rendition of the Airbus A320 and A321 for FSX: Steam Edition.

High fidelity and detailed rendition of the Airbus A318 and A319 for FSX: Steam Edition.

Supports flight plans with SIDs, STARs, and direct-to route editing.

Includes flight envelope protection, stall protection, and auto trim.

New terrain mesh add-on for FSX: Steam Edition improving landscape accuracy in the US Mountain West region.

New terrain mesh for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming, improving landscape accuracy.

New terrain mesh for the Upper Midwest region of the United States, improving landscape accuracy.

New terrain mesh for the Upper Midwest region of the United States, improving landscape accuracy.

A scenery pack featuring 18 airstrips in rural locations across southeast England, designed for microlights and ultralights.

A scenery pack featuring 18 airstrips in rural locations across southeast England, designed for microlights and ultralights.

The pack improves the accuracy of the default terrain mesh, enhancing the landscape profile with realistic lakes, mountains, and ground undulations.

Features Normal, Amphibian, and Cargo models with realistic animations and performance tables.

The Cessna CU206 Stationair is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring three models and six paint schemes.

Includes external and internal dynamic shadows, interactive virtual cockpit, and custom panel with realistic gauges.

Toposim US Northeast for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the Northeast of the United States.

Includes external and internal dynamic shadows, interactive virtual cockpit, and custom panel with gauges.

Comes with Normal, Amphibian, and Cargo models, along with Normal and Emergency Checklists.

New terrain mesh for the Northeast US, improving landscape accuracy with LOD 12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh.

The pack includes terrain mesh for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

The Cessna CU206 Stationair is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring three models and six paint schemes.

Realistic flying over lakes, mountains, and ground undulations in the Southeast US.

New terrain mesh for the Southeast of the United States, improving landscape accuracy.

New terrain mesh for FSX: Steam Edition covering the Southeast of the United States.

Provides LOD 12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh, enhancing landscape accuracy.

Two new missions, 'Fury Familiarization' and 'Follow My Leader', featuring the Hawker Fury.

Includes two Beginner-level missions, ‘Fury Familiarization’ and ‘Follow My Leader’, both featuring the Hawker Fury.

Four of the RAF’s most famous names from the 1940s come together in one package, featuring the Fury, Hurricane, Typhoon, and Tempest.

Four iconic RAF aircraft from the 1940s, including the Fury, Hurricane, Typhoon, and Tempest, are now available.

Features detailed animations and modelled components such as antennas, wheel chocks, and baggage area.

Includes four liveries, full 3D pilot figure, realistic aircraft performance, and high fidelity sound set.

The classic Cessna 152 II variant is now available, featuring enhanced avionics and navigation.

Includes four liveries, full 3D pilot figure, realistic aircraft performance, and high fidelity custom sound set.

Features two model types (with and without gear fairings) and various detailed animations.

The classic Cessna 152 II variant is now available, featuring enhanced avionics and navigation.

Toposim Mexico for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the whole of Mexico, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh.

Toposim Mexico for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD12 / 10m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the whole of Mexico, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh.

The aircraft features an interactive virtual cockpit with various animations including ailerons, elevators, and doors.

The Cessna C172N Skyhawk II is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring detailed models and various enhancements.

Comes with Normal and Emergency Procedures PDF and a reference document.

The Cessna C172N includes a custom panel and realistic light effects on gauges.

Pack includes four paint schemes and two models, with and without fairings.

Toposim Canada for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 11 / 19m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the whole of Canada, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh.

Includes external and internal dynamic shadows, interactive virtual cockpit, and various animations.

A reference document including normal and emergency procedures is provided with the aircraft.

Includes external dynamic shadows, internal dynamic shadows on VC, normal mapping, specular mapping, and bloom lights.

The Cessna C172N Skyhawk II is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring detailed models and multiple paint schemes.

Toposim Canada for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 11 / 19m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the whole of Canada, improving the accuracy of the default terrain mesh.

Includes realistic engine sounds, engine start effects, and gun firing effects.

The Hawker Hurricane add-on for FSX: Steam Edition includes three versions of the aircraft with detailed models and realistic flight dynamics.

The Hawker Hurricane add-on for FSX: Steam Edition includes three versions of the aircraft with detailed models and realistic flight dynamics.

Includes the Prototype, early Mk1 two-bladed Rotol propeller version, and Mk1's refined three-bladed propeller type.

Includes a detailed manual and numerous animations such as sliding canopy and animated pilot figure.

Features 11 authentic liveries and a layered paint kit for creating custom liveries.

Features a high-quality interactive 3D Virtual Cockpit and highly detailed exterior models.

Features include a detailed model, accurate flight dynamics, and unique animations such as vibrating exhausts.

The Just Flight version of the Grumman Gulfhawk II features a high-fidelity model, realistic sound pack, and various animations.

The Grumman Gulfhawk II is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring a high-fidelity model and realistic sound pack.

Includes a detailed model, nine-cylinder Wright Cyclone engine, unique animations, accurate flight dynamics, and fully detailed cockpit.

New terrain mesh for the North African region with multi-LOD 7-11, 19m maximum terrain mesh, improving landscape accuracy.

A new mission pack featuring ten missions that provide an Australian flying experience.

New terrain mesh for the Middle East region, improving landscape accuracy.

Players can use aircraft such as Cessna 172, Robinson R22, and Boeing F/A-18 Hornet in missions.

New terrain mesh for the Middle East region, improving landscape accuracy.

Players can use aircraft like Cessna 172, Robinson R22, and Boeing F/A-18 Hornet in the missions.

A new mission pack featuring ten missions that simulate various Australian pilot activities.

Players can choose the order of missions based on skill level and preference.

Toposim North Africa provides multi-LOD 7-11, 19m maximum terrain mesh for the whole North African region, improving terrain accuracy.

Includes missions such as Dusk Cattle Muster, Bushfire Rescue, and Sydney Sightseeing Tour.

Fair Dinkum Flights missions are listed under the 'Australian Experience' category in the mission menu.

Missions include Dusk Cattle Muster, Bushfire Rescue, Intercept!, Angel Flight, and more.

The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring detailed cockpits and realistic flight dynamics.

The Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor is now available for FSX: Steam Edition, featuring realistic flight dynamics and detailed cockpits.

The DLC improves the accuracy of the default terrain mesh, enhancing the landscape profile with realistic lakes, mountains, and ground undulations.

Toposim South Africa for FSX: Steam Edition provides LOD 11 / 19m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the whole Southern African region.

New terrain mesh for the Western African region, improving landscape accuracy.

New terrain mesh for Southern Africa, improving landscape accuracy.

Toposim West Africa provides LOD 11 / 19m Multi-LOD terrain mesh for the Western African region, improving terrain accuracy.