October 24th 2019 - Development/Insider Update

[ChaoticBeauty 6,692]

‘TWAS THE DAY OF TECH ALPHA AND ALL THROUGH LAST NIGHT, NOT ALL EMAILS FINISHED SENDING YET, SO EVERYONE HOLD TIGHT.

As we complete our notification process for those selected to participate in our first Tech Alpha, the team would like to provide some additional information regarding participation.

• One of our primary goals for the Build Program is to get everyone interested in early build testing, actually testing early builds.
• Though we have limited participation numbers in our first build release, we are actively working to scale participation numbers for future releases.
• If you were not selected for participation in this round, fear not, we’ve automatically registered you for the next build release.
• So while you may not have been selected for participation in the first Tech Alpha, please know that we are actively working to get as many people into the testing process, as quickly as possible.

EPISODE 2 HAS BEEN RELEASED!

We are pleased to announce the second episode in our Feature Discovery Series has been released! Recently presented at the Global Preview Event, Episode 2 (WEATHER) features a detailed look at the world we fly in, and the importance of this world in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Head into the Insider Area to watch Episode 2!

TECH ALPHA

• 10.24 – On the 24th, we will begin the process rolling out access to the Tech Alpha. So if you are wondering WHEN build access will be provided, it will start on the 24th.
• 10.31 – Update on Tech Alpha 2 recruitment opening.

DR UPDATE GENERAL RELEASE

Next update 10.31!

Microsoft Flight Simulator Team

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Feature Discovery Series Episode 2 (WEATHER) is here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8TGT87Fxyw

Edited October 24, 2019 by ChaoticBeauty

[wesleychang42 36]

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If you were not selected for participation in this round, fear not, we’ve automatically registered you for the next build release.

YES YES YES

[irrics 1,517]

This weather and lighting video is INCREDIBLE

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8TGT87Fxyw

 

600km cloud view distance!!

Live real world weather!

 

oh and that water in front of Seattle skyline - *awesome*

Edited October 24, 2019 by irrics

[ChaoticBeauty 6,692]

2 minutes ago, irrics said:

This weather and lighting video is INCREDIBLE

I know right. I thought it couldn't get better than the E3 trailer, but the more recent footage is breathtaking.

[irrics 1,517]

1 minute ago, ChaoticBeauty said:

I know right. I thought it couldn't get better than the E3 trailer, but the more recent footage is breathtaking.

It just keeps getting better - it's nuts!

These guys are incredible!

Edited October 24, 2019 by irrics

[Shug 210]

Hope the spelling of Lightning in the game interface at the 8' mark is corrected 😉

I think all the people who state that no TIR, no VR, no PMDG etc at release are deal breakers for them so they won't be buying this sim are going to be  missing out. But that's just my opinion.

[cepact 517]

[DadJokeCinema 145]

Icing and clouds reflecting city lights at night!

[ChaoticBeauty 6,692]

Being able to change both the time of day and weather in real-time is amazing. Interface looks really sleek too.

[irrics 1,517]

The P3D and XP worlds are going to feel positively dead and dated compared to this.

 

[FAZZ3 815]

The night lighting of the cities was much better than I expected from a default sim with satellite data.

 

Edited October 24, 2019 by FAZZ3

[Raymond.Groenendijk 255]

OMG way better than expected indeed!

[xemeira 3]

This update makes me so happy. Truly volumetric clouds, that actually look three dimensional... amazing.

[nikita 241]

3 minutes ago, xemeira said:

This update makes me so happy. Truly volumetric clouds, that actually look three dimensional... amazing.

Not just clouds, volumetric rainshafts too!

[Wood4591 52]

Incredible weather system !!!