January 11th, 2024 – Development Update

SDK UPDATE

Asobo

• No update this week.

Working Title / MSFS Avionics Framework

• MSFS Avionics Framework
  • Check out MSFS Avionics Source Code Mirror to access the latest Avionics Framework source code.
  • Find documentation about the avionics framework here: MSFS Avionics Frameworks and Instruments.
  • Key SU_14 Framework Updates:
    • Fixing a bug in GarminSDK where AdcSystem was not publishing altimeter baro setting data when not powered on. (SU_15)
    • Adding additional optional styling props to TurnRateIndicator in GarminSDK. (SU_15)
    • Expanding VerticalData object in the avionics framework FlightPlan to accommodate temperature compensated waypoint altitudes. (SU_15)
    • Fixing a bug with the framework autopilot where update loops would not initialize if the game was already past the briefing state during instrument initialization. This only affects instrument reloads in certain situations after the flight had already been loaded. (SU_15)
    • Adding fractional digits to the avionics framework base lat/lon display waypoint component. (SU_15)

 

THIRD PARTY UPDATE

• As of 01/08, we have now approved 245 (+0) third parties into the in-sim marketplace and – so far 210 (+1) have released 3,099 products on PC (+23) and 2,832 on Xbox (+34).
• In total, 3,996 products (+115) have already been released in 3^rd party stores and the in-sim marketplace. Beyond that, another 830 products (-30) from 3^rd party developers are in production (346 announced, 484 unannounced). In total, over 4,826 3^rd party products (+86) have either been released or are in development.
• Airports:
  • 2,265 airports (+30) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 2,041 airports (+37) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 1,523 airports (+46) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 112 airports (-2) beyond the released airports have been announced.
    • 112 airports (-5) are not announced, but the dev let us know that an airport is in production.
• Aircraft:
  • 790 aircraft (+13) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 344 aircraft (+19) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 268 aircraft (+21) have been released in the in-sim PC marketplace.
    • 250 aircraft (+18) have been released in the in-sim Xbox marketplace.
    • 213 aircraft (-1) beyond the released aircraft have been announced.
    • 233 aircraft (-6) are not announced, but the dev let us know that an aircraft is in production.
• Scenery:
  • 1,095 scenery packs (+22) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 1,054 scenery packs (+36) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 613 scenery packs (+41) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 20 scenery packs (-1) beyond the released scenery have been announced.
    • 21 scenery packs (-13) are not announced but the dev let us know that scenery is in production
• Mission Packs:
  • 245 mission packs (+6) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 217 mission packs (+10) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 156 mission packs (+10) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 0 mission packs (-1) beyond the released missions have been announced.
    • 28 mission packs (-3) are not announced, but the dev let us know that they are in production.
• Livery Packs:
  • 393 livery packs (+15) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 313 livery packs (+13) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 305 livery packs (+12) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 1 livery pack (+0) beyond the released scenery has been announced.
    • 79 livery packs (+2) are not announced, but the dev let us know that scenery is in production.
• Ships & Watercraft:
  • 38 ships & watercraft (+0) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 27 ships & watercraft (+0) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 22 ships & watercraft (+1) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 0 ships & watercraft (+0) beyond the released scenery have been announced.
    • 11 ships & watercraft (+0) are not announced, but dev let us know that scenery is in production

Join That Flight Sim Guy for an immersive trip around the world in this week’s Community Video. Flying the Piper Arrow, That Flight Sim Guy embarks on a round the world tour, starting and ending in Shoreham, England (EGKA).

This phenomenally well put together video highlights the picturesque locations visited throughout this remarkable journey. With clever editing techniques and camera placement alongside fitting music, we were thoroughly impressed with this video diary. We look forward to seeing even more from That Flight Sim Guy in 2024!

screenshot challenge

This week’s screenshot challenge: City Update V

This past week’s Screenshot Challenge was: Wild Winter

Weekly Screenshot Challenge Winner: DaveBGaming (Forums)

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NEXT DEVELOPMENT BLOG UPDATE – January 18th, 2024

Sincerely,

Microsoft Flight Simulator Team