April 30th, 2020 - Development Update

[MikeT707 1,181]

Dear Asobo,

I bet a lot of people would LOVE to see frozen lakes and rivers. That would make this image look even more amazing.

[Dominique_K 10,133]

5 hours ago, Darcanlos said:

There's an empty square farther back in the horizon where the textures didn't seem to load.

 

It is an artificial pond

[cmpbellsjc 2,960]

6 hours ago, ual763 said:

Guys!  I believe we have confirmation of actual airlines now.  The shot by OperatorLand468 shows the Airbus in British Airways colors!

Good catch, that was hard to see without zooming in.

[Dominique_K 10,133]

7 hours ago, ChaoticBeauty said:

the team is excited to officially announce that the next Partnership Series Spotlights will feature – NAVBLUE, meteoblue, and FlightAware.

If seems that MS is subcontracting a lot of data to 3rd party providers which raises the question of the duration of these service contracts . Not a frivolous question for a paying end-user.

PS I long for the day when PR persons will stop using words like excited, amazing, awesome and speak like normal adults.

Edited May 1, 2020 by Dominique_K

[cmpbellsjc 2,960]

4 hours ago, memhir_abrari said:

Someone on reddit mentioned that one of the screenshots contains a British airways livery. 

https://imgur.com/BgWUfWq

 

That was pointed out on page 1 of this topic. 

[Spit40 197]

I see fhcraig likes his Scottish mountains. That first shot of his is Blabheinn, one of the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blà_Bheinn
 

It lacks a bit of the jaggedness of the real thing, but i guess we hit the limitation of the mesh at some point. It will be less noticeable on a big hill like Mont Blanc.

[bernd1151 5,804]

38 minutes ago, Dominique_K said:

PS I long for the day when PR persons will stop using words like excited, amazing, awesome and speak like normal adults.

Then they wouldn't be called PR persons anymore 😃

[bernd1151 5,804]

7 hours ago, Tuskin38 said:

I found this place (it's in the file name)

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bacuit+Bay/@11.121652,119.3055292,12.17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x33b6569ab8127d25:0x4c71d53be05ee91a!8m2!3d11.1342817!4d119.3598782

This picture was posted by me. I use that name DampfGebhard9514 on the XBox One, when I "play" Forza Horizon 4 and I wasn't able to change it for MSFS 😉

The place is in Palawan, Southern Philippines, El Nido. The island is Pangulasian. I have been there, that is why I wanted to see it in the new sim. The beach is a bit too small and yes, the trees are way too tall. All I can say is, it's been reported, they know it and they work on this. I have to tell myself at least two times a day: relax, Bernd, this is still alpha, what are you complaining about 😃

Edited May 1, 2020 by bernd1151

[Pastaiolo 1,686]

Nice screenshots. As usual however what i like the most are the clouds. 

[Noooch 1,084]

Charts! We got charts!

[Dominique_K 10,133]

10 minutes ago, bernd1151 said:

This picture was posted by me. I use that name DampfGebhard9514 on the XBox One, when I "play" Forza Horizon 4 and I wasn't able to change it for MSFS 😉

The place is in Palawan, Southern Philippines, El Nido. The island is Pangulasian. I have been there, that is why I wanted to see it in the new sim. The beach is a bit too small and yes, the trees are way too tall. All I can say is, it's been reported, they know it and they work on this. I have to tell myself at least two times a day: relax, Bernd, this is still alpha, what are you complaining about 😃

The ideal screenshot. We see something we haven't seen before, we see it clearly without any cute effect. Thanks Bernd. Exactly what the non alpha testers need ! 

[vv1918 12]

I just wonder why MS have to repeat their news announcement

 

Is it lack of other news?

 

In the 30th April announcement they said:

ALPHA BUILD UPDATE 1.3.X.X IS COMING

The team is currently wrapping up final testing on the upcoming Alpha 1.3.X.X build. Among the many content updates and bug fixes included in this build, we are excited to release the Boeing 747 for community testing. Similar to the Airbus A320, we will provide the community detailed build notes upon release.

The team is still tracking to release in the next 7-10 days.

• MAY – Alpha Build 1.3.X.X
  • Build currently in final testing phase.
  • Content update to include the Boeing 747 for community testing.
  • Full build notes to be posted upon release.

 

ALPHA INVITATIONS

The team is completing the last remaining tasks on step 1 while beginning to transition over to step 2.
We will be sending out new invites with the release of build 1.3.X.X.

1. Ensure that everyone that received an acceptance email has access to the Alpha.
   • STATUS – Performing final pass.

2. Assess Alpha participation options for adding more people as quickly as possible.
   • Prioritize access for those that registered early for pre-release build testing.
   • STATUS – New invites will be sent with the release of build 1.3.X.X.

 

 

In the 23rd April announcement they said:

 

ALPHA BUILD UPDATE 1.3.X.X IS COMING

The team is currently wrapping up final testing on the upcoming Alpha 1.3.X.X build. Among the many content updates and bug fixes included in this build, we are excited to release the Boeing 747 for community testing. Similar to the Airbus A320, we will provide the community detailed build notes upon release.

We expect to release the Alpha 1.3.X.X build within the next 14 days.

• MAY – Alpha Build 1.3.X.X
  • Build currently in final testing phase.
  • Content update to include the Boeing 747 for community testing.
  • Full build notes to be posted upon release.

 

ALPHA INVITATIONS

The team is completing the last remaining tasks on step 1 while beginning to transition over to step 2.
We will be sending out new invites with the release of build 1.3.X.X.

1. Ensure that everyone that received an acceptance email has access to the Alpha.
   • STATUS – We are VERY close to completing this process.
2. Assess Alpha participation options for adding more people as quickly as possible.
   • Prioritize access for those that registered early for pre-release build testing.
   • STATUS – New invites will be sent with the release of build 1.3.X.X.

[smithte 12]

59 minutes ago, bernd1151 said:

This picture was posted by me. I use that name DampfGebhard9514 on the XBox One, when I "play" Forza Horizon 4 and I wasn't able to change it for MSFS 😉

The place is in Palawan, Southern Philippines, El Nido. The island is Pangulasian. I have been there, that is why I wanted to see it in the new sim. The beach is a bit too small and yes, the trees are way too tall. All I can say is, it's been reported, they know it and they work on this. I have to tell myself at least two times a day: relax, Bernd, this is still alpha, what are you complaining about 😃

I was here last year, Las Cabanas beach just south of El Nido town! It's a testament to the quality of the simulator that I recognized the location before you confirmed it. Agree that trees could be smaller but on a whole, its a fantastic representation. This time last year I was sipping on some San Miguel at that little beach hut at the corner. 

[rob0203 686]

Great! I am going to be invited again for the Alpha after signing up the first week! 🤣🧐😛

[anden145 2,273]

Hoping to get an invite soon too... Signed up within the first few days - so here's hoping... Although, I don't have 32 GB RAM (only 16 GB) - but I'm hoping anyway... 🙂

These screenshots really DO look absolutely amazing!! It seems like Asobo/Microsoft just reached out to any 3rd party developer and wanted their input? It looks like they finally want to build the sim we've all been waiting and longing for... 

I'm excited, to say the least! 

Edited May 1, 2020 by anden145