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Sim Update 16 (1.39.8), It's Huge!

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4 hours ago, Sparkrite said:

Anyone got the update on Steam yet?

It's still in beta

Cheers, Ed

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  • Samaritano
    Samaritano

    You forgot to add “Beta” to the title. I thought it was released.

  • fluffyflops
    fluffyflops

    also noticed the performance was better, but didnt know if it was placbo.  the below pics taken with the google map tool uysing apple maps     

  • Will this update be released before MS 2028? 🙂

On 7/16/2025 at 10:29 AM, Christopher Low said:

I was looking forward to seeing a nice long list of fixes for rogue land bars, DEM elevation issues, visible horizon line, AI plane landing gear LOD distance corrections etc.

Don't be silly Chris! :laugh:

Edited by Rocky_53

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thats been worth the wait.

 
 
 
 
 
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51 minutes ago, mikeymike said:

Will su16 have the updated bing maps?

Mike

Yes it will. The ground textures are different now, night lighting is mimicking that in 2024, performance too at least on my end is better, no stuttering when erratic panning, faster loading. I am happy with what this SU 16 delivers. I fly 2020 equally as 2024. I just hope Taog will release the H500 for 2020.

Edited by History

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1 hour ago, History said:

Yes it will. The ground textures are different now, night lighting is mimicking that in 2024, performance too at least on my end is better, no stuttering when erratic panning, faster loading. I am happy with what this SU 16 delivers. I fly 2020 equally as 2024. I just hope Taog will release the H500 for 2020.

Thats what i was hoping for.

Night lighting also?? 👍 Great to hear.

What about lighting during the day ? Will it be like 2024? 

I use rex atmos now for 2020 as it helps with the overblown whites on clouds and distance.

 

Cant wait.

I still want to move to 2024 but I still think its too early . For me anyways.

Mike

1 hour ago, History said:

Yes it will. The ground textures are different now, night lighting is mimicking that in 2024, performance too at least on my end is better, no stuttering when erratic panning, faster loading. I am happy with what this SU 16 delivers. I fly 2020 equally as 2024. I just hope Taog will release the H500 for 2020.

In what way has the night lighting been made to look like that in MSFS 2024?

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4 minutes ago, Christopher Low said:

In what way has the night lighting been made to look like that in MSFS 2024?

I think more colorful lights on the ground especially in residential areas. It is more vibrant too.

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/can-anyone-confirm-if-su16-changed-default-ground-textures-or-colors/725568/24

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Ive been using for for a few days with no issues, although I only signed up for the beta to fix the shutdown issue  

 
 
 
 
 
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3 hours ago, History said:

 The ground textures are different now, night lighting is mimicking that in 2024, performance too at least on my end is better, no stuttering when erratic panning, faster loading. I am happy with what this SU 16 delivers.

also noticed the performance was better, but didnt know if it was placbo.  the below pics taken with the google map tool uysing apple maps 

Flight-Simulator-ii-QHqz-Bqnr.jpg


Flight-Simulator-k-EJRr-R1-Au-Q.jpg

Flight-Simulator-pk6re-IHj-Zb.jpg

 

Flight-Simulator-TTdf-Ha25mm.jpg

 

 
 
 
 
 
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22 minutes ago, fluffyflops said:

also noticed the performance was better, but didnt know if it was placbo.  the below pics taken with the google map tool uysing apple maps 

Flight-Simulator-ii-QHqz-Bqnr.jpg


Flight-Simulator-k-EJRr-R1-Au-Q.jpg

Flight-Simulator-pk6re-IHj-Zb.jpg

 

Flight-Simulator-TTdf-Ha25mm.jpg

 

Nice shots!

I thought the same way too, but your observation is well attested. I am 100% sure the performance is at least smoother.

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@SeedyL

Hello. Sorry for tagging, I just want to ask whether SU 16 Beta alters ground night lighting especially residential areas. I once asked this to a forum moderator when my post was deleted due to mentioning Map Enhancement and AutoFpS but I didn't receive any response. Thank you

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1 hour ago, fluffyflops said:

also noticed the performance was better, but didnt know if it was placbo.  the below pics taken with the google map tool uysing apple maps 

Flight-Simulator-ii-QHqz-Bqnr.jpg


Flight-Simulator-k-EJRr-R1-Au-Q.jpg

Flight-Simulator-pk6re-IHj-Zb.jpg

 

Flight-Simulator-TTdf-Ha25mm.jpg

 

how did you get msfs map enhancement mod to work with SU16 Beta? I haven't been able... 

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MSFS 2020 and 2024

29 minutes ago, ttbq1 said:

how did you get msfs map enhancement mod to work with SU16 Beta? I haven't been able... 

im using the payware version, if that makes any help.

 
 
 
 
 
  913456

Will this update be released before MS 2028? 🙂

 

 

 

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