August 8th, 2024 - Development Update - Microsoft Flight Simulator

This week’s Screenshot Challenge winner is Forum user ZILLNIAZI17! If you’re interested in participating in our weekly Screenshot Challenges, check out the details in the Community section below!

Earlier today, we released a small update which contains the latest navdata and another round of improved airports from community members participating in the World Hub closed alpha test. You can see the full notes, including a list of every updated airport, on our forums here.

As we announced last week, our panel of Jorg, Seb, and Martial will be discussing Microsoft Flight Simulator and answering many of the community’s most frequently-asked questions during our next Developer Livestream on Wednesday, August 14 at 10:30am PDT (1730 UTC). As always, this event will be broadcast live on our Twitch channel. If you would like to pre-submit a question to the panel in advance, you can do so using this web form. For those of you who plan on attending the livestream, we’ll see you in Twitch chat next week! If you won’t be able to watch live, we will upload the recording to our YouTube channel so you can watch at another time of your convenience.

– MSFS Team

Development Update

Development Roadmap

Feedback Snapshot

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SDK UPDATE

Asobo

No update

Working Title / MSFS Avionics Framework

No update

Marketplace

Featured Release

This week, we’re thrilled to highlight the 777-300ER from developer PMDG! This highly-anticipated add-on aircraft is available in the in-sim Marketplace now for both PC and Xbox.

Created by the most recognized and experienced team in desktop flight simulation, the PMDG 777-300ER for Microsoft Flight Simulator is an incredibly detailed, feature rich simulation of the ubiquitous Boeing wide body.

Representing years of work to leverage the very best that Microsoft Flight Simulator can offer, the PMDG 777-300ER is as technically rich as it is visually stunning.

Marketplace Releases

Click here for the web-friendly version of the Marketplace Update.

There are 59 new and 82 updated products in this week’s Marketplace Update.

Released Monday, August 5: 12 NEW Products: 6 ON PC, 6 ON XBOX
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox

Released Thursday, August 8: 47 NEW Products: 24 ON PC, 23 ON XBOX
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
	New on PC

Released Monday, August 5: 16 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 8 ON PC, 8 ON XBOX
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox		Updated on PC and Xbox

Released Thursday, August 8: 66 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 34 ON PC, 32 ON XBOX
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC	Updated on PC
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
	Updated on PC and Xbox

Marketplace Backlog

Current Backlog: 403 Total

BACKLOG: NEW PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	16	0	8	24
Mission	58	7	100	165
Scenery	13	2	4	19
Livery	4	2	10	16
Airport	16	5	26	47
Other	14	2	9	25
Total	121	18	157	296

BACKLOG: UPDATED PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	11	0	6	17
Mission	2	0	0	2
Scenery	7	1	8	16
Livery	4	0	10	14
Airport	29	0	20	49
Other	4	0	5	9
Total	57	1	49	107

THIRD PARTY UPDATE

As of 08/05, we have now approved 295 (+0) third parties into the in-sim marketplace and – so far 237 (+0) have released 3,978 products on PC (+42) and 3,736 on Xbox (+44).
In total, 4,714 products (+36) have already been released in 3^rd party stores and the in-sim marketplace. Beyond that, another 806 products (+3) from 3^rd party developers are in production (336 announced, 470 unannounced). In total, over 5,520 3^rd party products (+39) have either been released or are in development.
Airports:
- 2,410 airports (+1) are either released or are in various stages of development.
  - 2,218 airports (+4) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
  - 1,724 airports (+3) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
  - 106 airports (+0) beyond the released airports have been announced.
  - 86 airports (-3) are not announced, but the dev let us know that an airport is in production.
Aircraft:
- 862 aircraft (+17) are either released or are in various stages of development.
  - 423 aircraft (+4) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
  - 340 aircraft (+4) have been released in the in-sim PC marketplace.
  - 325 aircraft (+3) have been released in the in-sim Xbox marketplace.
  - 209 aircraft (+0) beyond the released aircraft have been announced.
  - 230 aircraft (+13) are not announced, but the dev let us know that an aircraft is in production.
Scenery:
- 1,188 scenery packs (+4) are either released or are in various stages of development.
  - 1,152 scenery packs (+9) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
  - 714 scenery packs (+9) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
  - 20 scenery packs (+0) beyond the released scenery have been announced.
  - 16 scenery packs (-5) are not announced but the dev let us know that scenery is in production.
Mission Packs:
- 517 mission packs (+14) are either released or are in various stages of development.
  - 450 mission packs (+14) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
  - 389 mission packs (+14) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
  - 0 mission packs (+0) beyond the released missions have been announced.
  - 67 mission packs (+0) are not announced, but the dev let us know that they are in production.
Livery Packs:
- 502 livery packs (+2) are either released or are in various stages of development.
  - 443 livery packs (+5) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
  - 434 livery packs (+5) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
  - 1 livery pack (+0) beyond the released scenery has been announced.
  - 58 livery packs (-3) are not announced, but the dev let us know that scenery is in production.
Ships & Watercraft:
- 41 ships & watercraft (+1) are either released or are in various stages of development.
  - 28 ships (+0) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
  - 23 ships (+1) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
  - 0 ships (+0) beyond the released ships have been announced.
  - 13 ships (+1) are not announced, but dev let us know that ships are in production.

Community

Creator Highlight

Hailing from London, England and now living across the other side of the globe in Australia, this month’s Creator Highlight centers on TheFlightDoc, known to some as TheCarDoc, and to others as Andrew!

When not working as an Emergency Doctor in a local Hospital, Andrew spends his free time concentrating on the world of virtual aviation. The beginning of his flight sim journey began all the way back in FS98, but only recently moved to content creation after a PC upgrade allowed for him to create enthralling content from in the seat of his custom home cockpit. Andrew has seen a plethora of his content go viral, with some videos reaching over 10,000,000 views!

With an emphasis on creating engaging content from his ever-expanding home flight simulation setup, TheFlightDoc draws on many years of experience from creating videos for the Sim Racing community. He also enjoys collaboration and has synced up with YouTuber AlphaOriginals for a video as they navigate the VATSIM Multiplayer Network together.

Looking ahead to MSFS 2024, TheFlightDoc wants to continue creating high energy videos and is excited to add more depth with the potential for storylines and progression, whilst also highlighting to viewers that anybody can create an epic and immersive home cockpit no matter the budget.

We can’t wait to see what TheFlightDoc has in store for us as we head towards the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on November 19th. You can check out all of his channels via his linktree!

Community Fly-In Friday

The Community Fly-In Friday World Tour 3 continues!

This week, we leave Italy behind after three consecutive stages and move onwards to our next country, Slovenia! Our flight this week will end at Slovenia’s capital city of Ljubljana. En route, we will pass several European castles including Gorizia Castle, Rihemberk Castle, Castello Di Miramare, Socerb Castle, Predjama Castle, and more!

For the best experience, be sure to download the FREE World Update IX: Italy and Malta AND World Update XIV: Central Eastern Europe from the in-sim Marketplace.

Event details are available here. All are welcome to participate!

Community Video

With the PMDG 777-300ER releasing on the Marketplace today, we know many PC and Xbox simmers will be looking for tutorial videos for how to operate this hotly anticipated airliner. Check out this one from YouTuber Jonathan Beckett which features a cold & dark startup, taxi, and takeoff: