Microsoft Flight Simulator’s New UK Update Arrives Next Week

This flight seems to be running a little bit behind the schedule.

Microsoft Flight Simulator confirmed on Twitter that their next World Update i.e. World Update 3 has been delayed yet again and will be arriving on February 16^th. Originally slated for January 26^th, the update is set to bring new terrain for the UK; England, Wales and Scotland to be precise.

Asobo Studios, the french developers of the game, also confirmed that the update will feature new aerials, five airports (including Liverpool’s John Lennon airport), over 70 new points of interest, and five new photogrammetry cities (including London, Oxford and Bristol).

The delay has been attributed to the extensive work that went into detailing these cities. To make the cities as life-like and close to reality as possible, new technologies and tools needed to be created and installed in the sim. However, Asobo is now confident that the updated data points and tech used for these cities will work seamlessly.

Up next will be World Update 4 that will focus on France and Benelux and is currently slated to release in March.

About Microsoft Flight Simulator

Developed by Asobo Studio, Microsoft Flight Simulator is an Amateur Flight Simulation game available for Microsoft Windows. It will also be launched later for platforms like Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

By utilizing intricate topographic data from Bing Maps along with real time weather forecasts, one will surely be flummoxed by setting eyes upon the game’s phenomenal optic spectacle. Its almost unjustified to call this masterpiece a simulator when its life-like realistic. From incorporating snow-bested mountain range to clamoring towns and cities, almost every little detail of this gem is breathtaking.

Not only are the graphics authentic, its gameplay too is hair-splitting and diligent. From take off and landing to engine inspection; Everything should be looked into with perfection. One will have to get used to the physics of the game along with figuring out how to travel by utilizing VFR navigation.

Innumerable challenges, dares and missions are also incorporated in order to further spice things up along with a worldwide leaderboard to see and compare the progress of countless other pilots.