Just now, btacon said:

Well it does utilize the new maps so perhaps the enhancement tool will become  obsolete.  
-B

There are areas ( especially in Canada  which has patches of ugly FS8 looking textures especially on mountains. The New Bing for the most part eliminates this issues.

 

Plus you can use other map providers in areas where there is no Bing coverage. Like most of Alaska and Northern Canada.

Does SU16 improve vector data at more northerly latitudes? I am thinking specifically of Greenland and the northern sections of Scandinavia here.

51 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

I thought this update was supposed to include the new Bing Maps like 2024 has . If so, why would anyone use Map enhancment tool? 

I’m that anyone 😜

12 hours ago, btacon said:

I have been using the SU16 Beta since release.  Stability is not an issue, and many small, subtle yet noticeable changes have been made.  To those that wait good things come as the saying goes. I believe the waiters will be well pleased.

-B

I'm not participating in the SU16 beta, but just want to know the download size of the update. Thanks in advance.

43 minutes ago, edpatino said:

I'm not participating in the SU16 beta, but just want to know the download size of the update. Thanks in advance.

So can you tell me how to do this to meet what you need.  These are the updates.  Less content more code.  I remember each drop as reasonable, say 400-600 mb

-B

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.9.0] Release Notes - July 22, 202503d

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.8.0] Release Notes - July 15, 2025010d

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.6.0] Release Notes - July 8, 2025116d

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.5.0] Release Notes - June 23rd, 20250Jun 23

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.4.0] Release Notes - June 19th, 20250Jun 19

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.3.0] Release Notes - June 17th, 20250Jun 17

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.2.0] Release Notes - June 3rd, 20250Jun 3

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.0.0] Release Notes - May 19th, 2025

Edited July 26, 2025Jul 26 by btacon

The last beta build gave me the best performance since the day I purchased MSFS 2020, but it caused spikes in CPU cores (the first four cores). This new build however is a bit heavier, it brings back minor stutters, but it eliminates core spikes/throttling. Above all, the new ground textures, more vibrant color, and night lighting give this sim a new life. 

15 minutes ago, btacon said:

So can you tell me how to do this to meet what you need.  These are the updates.  Less content more code.  I remember each drop as reasonable, say 400-600 mb

-B

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.9.0] Release Notes - July 22, 202503d

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.8.0] Release Notes - July 15, 2025010d

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.6.0] Release Notes - July 8, 2025116d

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.5.0] Release Notes - June 23rd, 20250Jun 23

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.4.0] Release Notes - June 19th, 20250Jun 19

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.3.0] Release Notes - June 17th, 20250Jun 17

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.2.0] Release Notes - June 3rd, 20250Jun 3

Sim Update 16 Beta [1.39.0.0] Release Notes - May 19th, 2025

Thanks so much. 400-600 Mb is, as you said, more code than content.

When is su16 coming guysss

On 7/26/2025 at 4:17 AM, History said:

The last beta build gave me the best performance since the day I purchased MSFS 2020, but it caused spikes in CPU cores (the first four cores). This new build however is a bit heavier, it brings back minor stutters, but it eliminates core spikes/throttling. Above all, the new ground textures, more vibrant color, and night lighting give this sim a new life. 

 

Bro the game works without stutters already, why would they add stutters? I dont understand how thats good thing, the game doesnt stutter anymore at all and I dont need stutters for some vibrant color? What are you talking man😁😁