FSLabs statement on P3D v6

[SierraDelta 1,360]

https://forums.flightsimlabs.com/topic/32876-04-july-2023-news-update/

[abrams_tank 7,490]

49 minutes ago, SierraDelta said:

https://forums.flightsimlabs.com/topic/32876-04-july-2023-news-update/

From that link, Lefteris had this to say about P3D version 6 specifically:

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Our Concorde aircraft for Prepar3D v5 is in its late beta stages and we are anticipating it to be promoted to "Release Candidate" status within the next few days. Once that happens, we will focus entirely on fixing issues that are blocking release, so we expect it to reach your hands soon after that.

I would also like to take a minute to discuss our plans to integrate our products into Lockheed Martin's newly released Prepar3D v6 (P3Dv6) simulation platform:

[snip MSFS stuff]

While we understand and acknowledge the potential of P3Dv6, at this point in time, our resources and attention are devoted to maximizing the features and compatibility of our products with MSFS. Therefore, given the significant amount of work required to bring full compatibility to our products for P3Dv6, we have decided to revisit the possibility of adapting our lineup for P3Dv6 once we have successfully executed our current focus.

It is important to clarify that this does not imply any permanent disassociation from the P3Dv6 platform. Rather, it's a strategic decision to prioritize resources, assuring that we bring forth the best possible product enhancements to our users, one platform at a time. P3Dv6 remains a vital element in our long-term platform strategy, and we look forward to exploring its potential in due course.

If I read Lefteris's statement right and I read it accurately, FSLabs will not release the Concorde for P3D version 6, on the Concorde's initial release (maybe they will update it for P3D version 6 later). I was pretty sure FSLabs would release Concorde for P3D version 6 (as well as for P3D version 5.4), because it's just weird to not release your add-on for the newest version of a simulator. I'm speechless if that is FSLab's plan. Well, this is awkward ... ...

Edited July 4, 2023 by abrams_tank

[CaptainAddOn 56]

He states: “P3Dv6 remains a vital element in our long-term platform strategy, and we look forward to exploring its potential in due course.”

I’d say this is really just all down to timing. Many other add one are putting without issue so perhaps this just comes down to the need to properly test on the new version when resources are available.

In my view, this is reason to be optimistic about FSLabs support of v6. May need to hack stuff together near term, but eventually they will bring proper support.

[GCBraun 2,433]

Well, if they will make their catalog available for MSFS before updates for V6 are released, this could either mean that their Airbuses and Concorde are much closer to being released on MSFS than what we've thought, or that V6 support will come by the time P3Dv8 is released.

[Ray Proudfoot 9,051]

Given there won’t be a v6 Concorde for some time if ever I’ll be buying the v5 one. About as likely as the Pope remaining Catholic I suppose. 🤣

It should become clear in the weeks to come how much work is required to make v5 stuff compatible with v6 generally.

[SAS443 1,736]

9 minutes ago, abrams_tank said:

I'm speechless if that is FSLab's plan. Well, this is awkward ... ..

Not sure if we even reasd the same statement?
It's quite clear that FSL has v6 in their long-term platform strategy, they just don't have the manpower at this very moment.
A pragmatic, rational business decision if anything.

[Iadbound 211]

Wow. Folks are very optimistic about FSL keeping its hand in P3D v6. They are not even releasing Concorde for it. As another poster said, by the time they even consider P3D again, it will probably be on v8 or just gone. This was FSL’s nice way of saying “never say never”, but don’t hold your breath either. 

Edited July 4, 2023 by Iadbound

[chapstick 2,763]

Just now, Iadbound said:

Wow. Folks are very optimistic about FSL keeping its hand in P3D. They are not even releasing Concorde for it. As another poster said, by the time they even consider P3D again, it will probably be on v8 or just gone. This was FSL’s nice way of saying “never say never”, but don’t hold your breath either. 

Did you read a completely different statement? 

[abrams_tank 7,490]

5 minutes ago, SAS443 said:

Not sure if we even reasd the same statement?
It's quite clear that FSL has v6 in their long-term platform strategy, they just don't have the manpower at this very moment.
A pragmatic, rational business decision if anything.

Yes, I put in quotes:

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(maybe they will update it for P3D version 6 later)

So FSLabs may upgrade the Concorde for P3D version 6 later, but the initial release of the Concorde will be for P3D version 5, according to Lefteris's statement.

[Iadbound 211]

No. I read the same statement and the intent is clear as day: all resources are being directed to MSFS upon release of Concorde. And only after FSL has gone through the long process of making that transition will it look again at v6 updates and adaptions. That hardly suggests that P3D is really a priority. It’s not that hard to read between the lines here. 

[PavlinS 179]

Hm. Bad news from FsLabs for sure. Well, I presume I'll have to buy their Concorde for v4 then. If it's even available for v4. 

[Ray Proudfoot 9,051]

We’ll have a 64-bit Concorde. Some of us have waited nearly six years for it. The version it will be compatible with isn’t really a problem for me. The transition from 32-bit will be profound.

[Ray Proudfoot 9,051]

1 minute ago, PavlinS said:

Hm. Bad news from FsLabs for sure. Well, I presume I'll have to buy their Concorde for v4 then. If it's even available for v4. 

v5 only. Support for v4 was dropped a while back.

[PavlinS 179]

Just now, Ray Proudfoot said:

v5 only. Support for v4 was dropped a while back.

Well, then. I'll wait for even longer to get my hands on the Concorde. Not enough funds to buy two different versions of P3D atm. I'll take v6, because v4 has issues with SimDirector [ performance problems]. Thank for the info, Ray. 

[craigeaglefire 197]

FSLabs announcement seems clear,

MSFS FSLabs products releases before any P3Dv6 releases,

very thankful for this crystal clear messaging,

& we’ll see how these products perform in MSFS - very interesting…