Microsoft has announced the release of a new update to Microsoft Flight Simulator that sends players winging off to the Lone Star State. Update III: Texas lets PC and Xbox players visit several of the state’s urban locations, including Abilene, Austin, Cedar Park, San Antonio, Schertz, Temple, and Waco. Each of these regions lies within the “Texas Triangle,” where most of the state’s population lives.
Developers released a new trailer to showcase the meticulous recreation of these real-world cities.
According to the team, aerial images were collected thanks to a partnership with Bing Maps and Vexcel. Once collected, the data was assembled to “create the most realistic digital renditions to date of these cities.” Players can buzz through each city and explore the vast open spaces between each urban location.
“Players can explore Austin’s Frost Bank Tower, San Antonio’s renowned Alama and the Brazos River, and Waco’s own Suspension Bridge.”
Check out the Patch III update announcement for Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Wire. Head off into the wild blue over the Lone Star State.
About Microsoft Flight Simulator
The 40th Anniversary Edition will feature, for the first time since 2006, helicopters and gliders, the most requested enhancements by our community. In addition to the helicopters and gliders, we will introduce another highly requested community feature: a true-to-life airliner, the sophisticated Airbus A-310, where nearly every single button works just as expected.
Celebrate the storied history of aviation with seven famous historical aircraft in the 40th Anniversary Edition. These aircraft include the 1903 Wright Flyer, the 1915 Curtiss JN-4 Jenny, the 1927 Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, the 1935 Douglas DC-3, the beautiful 1937 Grumman G-21 Goose, the 1947 Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, and the famous 1947 Hughes H-4 Hercules (the largest seaplane and largest wooden plane ever made), also known as the Spruce Goose.
