A new pre-release test build (1.34.14.0) is available now for those enrolled in the Sim Update 13 public beta. You can read the release notes on the forums here. Based on feedback from testers so far, we have noticed positive improvements in this build to the long loading time issue which we discussed in last week's blog post. Some testers also remarked that they are seeing smoother performance in 1.34.14.0 compared to previous test builds.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator Community Team will be at the Reno Air Races next week from September 13-17! If you're attending the National Championship Air Races -- the last year they will be hosted in Reno -- stop by our booth and say hello! We always love meeting sim pilots and fellow aviation enthusiasts.


- MSFS Team

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Enjoy discounted pricing on Marketplace content from AUscene, MK-Studios, and Project Stratosphere.

For seven days starting on September 1st save up to 71% on the following items:
 
To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace, select ‘Featured’, scroll down to ‘Special Offers’, then select ‘See All’ and look for the savings.

Yesterday, we released a new test build to those enrolled in the ongoing Sim Update 13 public beta. You can read the release notes for this new build, version 1.34.13.0, on our forums here.

We have been very closely monitoring reports from SU13 testers regarding an issue with long loading times that can occur when certain Marketplace products are installed. The dev team is making progress on this issue, but a fix was not included with the 1.34.13.0 build. Thank you to all the beta testers who have reported and submitted information about this bug. Your contributions have been extremely helpful to us.

Finally, the MSFS Team would like to congratulate our friends and colleagues at Bethesda Game Studios on the release of Starfield! Whether you're planning to spend the upcoming weekend flying in a plane around the world or flying in a spaceship across the Settled Systems, the sky -- and stars -- are calling!

- MSFS Team



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Enjoy discounted pricing during our Microsoft Flight Simulator Anniversary Sale!

For 7 Days starting on August 18th, save up to 50% on the following items:



To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace, select ‘Featured’, scroll down to ‘Special Offers’, then select ‘See All’ and look for the savings.

Enjoy discounted pricing on Marketplace content from AG Sim, Perfect Flight and V Pilot Designs!

For seven days starting on August 11th save up to 60% on the following items:

 

To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace, select ‘Featured’, scroll down to ‘Special Offers’, then select ‘See All’ and look for the savings

Yesterday, we released the first public test build for Sim Update 13 (1.34.10.0) to those players who have opted in to receive beta builds. You can read the release notes for this pre-release build on our forums here. If you are not enrolled in the beta and would like to help test the next major release of Microsoft Flight Simulator, you can find instructions on how to enroll here. The beta is available to players on PC (MS Store and Steam) and Xbox Series X|S.

Earlier today, we released updated versions of three aircraft in the Local Legends and Famous Flyers series: Ford 4-AT Trimotor, Latécoère 631, and Boeing 307 Stratoliner. You can read the release notes for these three updated planes here. You can download the updates from the in-sim Content Manager.

- MSFS Team

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Enjoy discounted pricing on Marketplace content from FSim Studios, Miltech Simulations and Simultech!

For seven days starting on August 4th save up to 60% on the following items:

To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace, select ‘Featured’, scroll down to ‘Special Offers’, then select ‘See All’ and look for the savings

The development team is currently hard at work preparing the first beta build of Sim Update 13 (SU_13), the next major release for Microsoft Flight Simulator. If you were enrolled in previous public tests and didn’t manually opt-out, the SU_13 beta build will be automatically installed for you as soon as it is available. If you did not take part in previous betas but would like to help test SU_13, we will provide instructions on how to join the beta when the public testing period begins.

Recently, we have seen some questions from players asking about the status of the Scenery Gateway System, which the Development Roadmap stated would be released with World Update XIV last week. Unfortunately, this did not happen. The Scenery Gateway is currently undergoing accessibility and privacy requirement reviews, and while we were hopeful these reviews would be complete in time for a launch with World Update XIV, they remain ongoing. We are currently targeting the Scenery Gateway System to release alongside the launch of Sim Update 13 in September, although this may change depending on how the accessibility and privacy reviews progress.

Yesterday, the Xbox team announced the lineup of titles that will be appearing at gamescom, the world's largest gaming event, in Cologne, Germany from August 24-27. Attendees at gamescom will have the opportunity of hands-on experience with the latest content coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator! If you're attending gamescom, be sure to stop by the Xbox booth in Hall 8 of the Koelnmesse, North entrance and say hello to the team!

For gamescom attendees and those who will be in or near the Cologne area on August 26, we are hosting a small community event for Microsoft Flight Simulator fans. Space will be limited, so please complete this form to express your interest in attending this event!

Finally, to third party developers, you may have noticed that the DevSupport forum migrated to a new software platform today. The web address remains unchanged, and you should have received an email advising you how to login to the new platform.

- MSFS Team

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Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XIV: Central Eastern Europe captures the majesty, charm and allure of Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The region bristles with history, architectural wonders, and stunning scenery. The Central Eastern Europe countries beckon exploration from above with never-before-seen fidelity. 



Microsoft Flight Simulator assembled fresh, full-coverage aerial imagery, digital elevation data and more from our partners at Bing Maps and Maxar to create this update. World Update XIV includes 103 points of interest (POIs): 18 in Czechia, 15 in Slovakia, 19 in Hungary, 15 in Slovenia, 23 in Croatia, and 13 in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Castles, towers, and churches, among other sights, all brilliantly reproduced and awaiting discovery from the air in this update. Microsoft Flight Simulator partnered with Gaya Simulations, to create six bespoke airports: Karlovy Vary Airport (LKKV) in Czechia, Poprad-Tatry Airport (LZTT) in Slovakia, Pécs-Pogány Airport (LHPP) in Hungary, Zagorje ob Savi Airport (LJZA) in Slovenia, Rijeka International Airport (LDRI) in Croatia, and Prijedor Urije Airport (LQPD) in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Microsoft Maps & Local, in collaboration with Vexcel, created 10 cities throughout the region: Prague, Brno, and Plzeň in Czechia; Budapest in Hungary; Ljubljana and Maribor in Slovenia; Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia; and Sarajevo and Banja Luka in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Simmers will be amazed by the endless opportunities of exploration found throughout these urban regions in World Update XIV, all of them reproduced in stunning photorealistic quality. 



Rounding out this latest release, Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XIV includes three discovery flights: Prague in the Czechia, Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Budapest in Hungary. It also features three landing challenges: Croatia’s Kastela (LDSP) in an Airbus A320neo, Slovenia’s Vzletišče Zagorje Ob Savi (LJZA) in a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter, and Slovakia’s Poprad-Tatry (LZTT) in an Airbus A310-300. The update also includes four incredible bush trips: “Czech Route,” “Northeast Adriatic,” “Danube Journey,” and “Carpathian Journey.” 



World Update XIV: Central Eastern Europe is available FREE today to all Microsoft Flight Simulator owners. Ensure that your simulator is updated to version 1.33.8.0, download World Update XIV, and explore this fascinating region in Microsoft Flight Simulator. The sky is calling! 

Earlier today, we released updates to two aircraft: Local Legend IX: Latécoère Model 631 and Famous Flyer VI: Ford AT-4 Trimotor. You can read the release notes for these plane updates here.

Additionally, due to an internal error, we mistakenly released a new version (1.0.24) of Expert Series I: ATR 42-600 / 72-600. This version is not yet ready for release. We have rolled back and fixed the error, but if you downloaded this version while it was available, please uninstall the plane from Content Manager and re-download the current 1.0.20 version. We apologize for the inconvenience.

As we mentioned last week, we will not be having a monthly Developer Livestream in July due to the unavailability of several team members. We have instead created a pre-recorded video featuring Jorg and several guests to share some new information about Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can watch this video during our regular Community Fly-In Friday livestream on our official Twitch channel. If you would like to participate in this group flight, all the details on how to join the event can be found on our forums here. We will play the developer video relatively early in the livestream after the group takes off and reaches cruise altitude. We hope to see many of you in Twitch chat on Friday!

- MSFS Team

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