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No Man's Sky Prisms 3.5 is a giant leap for the game. See below for full patch notes: DEEP LEARNING SUPER SAMPLING Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is an NVIDIA RTX technology which incorporates anti-aliasing and super sampling techniques to improve image detail at higher resolutions, without compromising framerate. DLSS can be enabled for all compatible NVIDIA RTX graphics cards, and offers significant performance and visual quality improvements. SCREEN SPACE REFLECTIONS Screen space reflections (SSR) have been enabled for PC (coming soon to PCVR), next-generation consoles, and Xbox One X. SSR creates high-quality reflective materials and improves lighting quality. Bespoke SSR visuals have been authored and enabled on the...

Greetings Commanders. At approximately 16:00 UTC / 17:00 BST today we released 'Update 2.01' for Elite Dangerous: Odyssey with the following changes: An issue has been fixed whereby chest, upper arm and shoulder suit parts were not appearing for female avatars. An issue has been fixed whereby some environmental assets were being culled incorrectly, around the exterior of 2 specific buildings. Large sections of station hangars were being culled incorrectly. Instances of this have now been fixed. A fix has been implemented to prevent a crash, previously encountered when selecting the current planet in the system map after scanning an organic. Thank you, as always for your continued feedback and support. See you in the black o7...

Greetings Commanders, Today at 08:00 UTC / 09:00 BST, we released 'Update 2' to address a number of issues in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey, as well as an update for Elite Dangerous: Horizons PC and Console players. Patch notes for issues addressed are listed below. Thank you once again for your continued support and constructive feedback, as the teams continue working hard to improve the Elite Dangerous player experience. Elite Dangerous: Horizons [PC & Console] A number of stability improvements have been made. The Alphekka system has been updated to contain an eclipsing binary of Class A and Class G stars. Corrected erroneous planet names in Sharur and Tau Ceti. Elite Dangerous: Odyssey AI Ranged AI will now draw their pistol...

Laminar Research have sent an email giving details of their new lighting engine for X-Plane 11. The Next Generation of the X-Plane Lighting Model Our internal development has been revolving around what the next generation of X-Plane technology will look like. The way that we calculate and compose light in every frame of the simulator creates the underpinnings of the entire X-Plane visual experience. In light of that, our team has been has spared no effort to make sure that light is simulated as realistically as possible. Click here for a preview – we will share more details and previews soon! Further reading - X-Plane 11 Flight Simulator | More Powerful. Made Usable. - https://www.x-plane.com/

Release Notes 1.16.2.0 NAVIGATION New AIRAC cycle 2105 has been implemented FAA data has been implemented to our navdata solution Departure gates are now saved in flight plan (.PLN) files Fixed a crash and other issues when selecting a parking space as arrival and no set departure Fixed some Live Air Traffic aircraft using the wrong model Fixed an issue where some Live Air Traffic aircraft had broken callsigns Increased the density of Live Air Traffic Aircraft that are not on the ground but that have an altitude of zero will now appear at a default altitude of 5000m Live traffic stability has been improved ATC phraseology improvements to FAA standards (wording only) WEATHER Reduced weather data bandwidth Improved precision of...

Release Notes 1.15.7.0 In the heart of Western Europe, embrace the spirit of another age intermingled with modern influences and sensibilities as you explore a wealth of sights on display — from seaside communities to urban centers, idyllic vineyards to epic mountain ranges and world-famous resort towns — all of which now feature stunning upgrades and visual enhancements. WORLD UPDATE IV FREE CONTENT POINTS OF INTEREST (POIS) Abbey Church of Saint-Savin France Amiens Cathedral France Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière France Basilica of Our Lady of La Salette France Basilica of the Sacred Heart Belgium Bourges Cathedral France Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp Belgium Chartres Cathedral France Church of Our...

Release Notes 1.14.6.0 PERFORMANCE Performance optimizations when flying close to large airports such as Dallas-Ft Worth (KDFW) Performance optimizations of server requests when in the menus and during flight NAVDATA The Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control (AIRAC) cycle is being updated with new navdata. Source - Patch Notes (1.14.6.0) Now Available! - Microsoft Flight Simulator - https://www.flightsimulator.com/patch-notes-1-14-6-0-now-available/

Release Notes 1.14.5.0 NEW CONTENT FSX legacy liveries available on appropriate planes : Kenmore, Emerald Gold, Global Freightways, Orbit, Pacifica and World Travel Contrails are now displayed on the player’s aircraft (MP and AI are not supported yet) New customization menu in the World map to further adjust the aircraft to perfectly match specific real world aircraft. The changes only affects the next flight and they are not persistent. Empty CG position: We can now have a different empty CG position, just like real world aircraft that all may have slightly different empty balance. Wear: We can now increase the wear of the fuselage to get a slightly higher parasitic drag and simulate older aircraft. Control surface limits: We can...

Release Notes 1.13.16.0 - United Kingdom and Ireland World Update Take flight into a region rich with tradition, culture and heritage — not to mention a fair share of myth and legend. From seats of royalty to centers of finance, bustling metropolitan hubs to sprawling farmsteads and cliffside villages, the splendor of the United Kingdom and Ireland is on full display with new dramatic upgrades and visual enhancements. PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY Fixed various crashes across the title Fixed a specific crash while using Little Navmap in Bush trip activities WORLD Several terrain spikes have been fixed, including incorrect cases of water elevation issues Water masks have been updated across various locations in the world Reduced...

Release Notes 1.12.13.0 The long awaited VR feature is now available for all to play. MSFS VR allows you to play in Virtual Reality using supported HMDs (Head Mounted Displays) and brings a new level of immersion to the simulator. In addition to this feature, a wide range of fixes and improvements have been added. As a special thank you for being on this journey with us, free liveries are also available in this update. Some packages in your community folder may not have been updated and, as a result, may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior. Please move your community package(s) to another folder before relaunching the title if you suffer from stability issues or long loading times. NEW CONTENT...

Release Notes 1.11.7.0 PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY Fixed crashes affecting 3rd party aircraft cockpit interactions Source - Release Notes (1.11.7.0) Hot Fix Now Available! - Microsoft Flight Simulator - https://www.flightsimulator.com/1-11-7-0-hot-fix/

Release Notes 1.11.6.0 AIRPORTS KATL – Atlanta International KFHR – Friday Harbor KDFW – Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) KSWF – New York Stewart International Airport POINTS OF INTEREST Chimney Rock Crazy Horse Memorial Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown MA Fort Jefferson Washington Monument, Washington DC Capitol, Washington DC White House, Washington DC Wright Brothers National Memorial Mount Rushmore Biltmore Estate Devils Tower New River Gorge Bridge United States National Arboretum Bixby Creek Bridge Chesapeake Bay Bridge Sunshine Skyway Bridge Mackinac Bridge Navajo Bridge Astoria-Megler Bridge U.S. Grant Bridge Lowry Avenue Bridge Lewis and Clark Bridge The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Fort Knox...

Release Notes 1.10.11.0 NAVIGATION Navblue data has been updated Navigation data date is now dynamically set in the avionics ATC ATC window should now list the entire name of approaches ATC should respond to requests for changing an approach into an airport User should now have the option to request an IFR clearance in the air even if they have a flight plan entered / loaded in their GPS ATC should now respond to requests for changing runways while near / on approach to an airport PLANES The Fly-by-wire bank oscillation has been fixed for the Airbus A320neo The overpowered engine of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has been reduced Fixed broken plane instruments when switching to Metrics via the options menu Fixed cockpit...

Release Notes 1.10.7.0 PLANES Improved sensitivity and twitchiness of control surfaces for the Daher TBM 930, Cessna 152, Cessna 152 Aerobat, Cessna 172 classic and Cessna 172 G1000 Improved autopilot behavior for pitch management, altitude capture and stability for Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan EX, Cessna Citation Longitude, Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Daher TBM 930 Fixed Zlin Shock Ultra caution amber light which was always on Fixed Cirrus SR22 windshield deicing not working Fixed Cessna 152 flood light always ON during tutorials Fixed aircraft avionics screens going blank in certain conditions Fixed Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner APU fault light behavior Unlocking longitudinal position of elevator to allow for “Canard” airplanes...

RELEASE NOTES 1.9.5.0 PLANES The VFR map should no longer crash the title during a flight Avionic screens or buttons in the cockpit should no longer be turned off randomly (ghost cockpit) Crashes related to the use of the Smart cam have been fixed AIRPORTS Navblue navigation data has been updated UI Version history is now properly displayed in the Marketplace and Content manager The multiple simultaneous downloads in the content manager are better handled to prevent crashes or freezes The packages downloaded through the content manager should now be correctly loaded without requiring a reboot of the title The airport icons in the world map have been slightly modified AERODYNAMICS Auto Pilot pitch oscillation has been...

RELEASE NOTES 1.9.3 The world in Microsoft Flight Simulator is getting a major update, starting with the island nation of Japan. A region rich with ancient tradition and bustling with future facing innovation, Japan presents a stunning panorama of old and new, urban and remote, mountains, forests, cities and coastlines – now enhanced with remarkable graphical improvements that span the volcanic island chain. World Update I: Japan features upgraded digital elevation mapping across the entire country, high-resolution 3D photogrammetry for six prominent Japanese cities (Sendai, Takamatsu, Tokushima, Tokyo, Utsunomiya and Yokohama), and six exquisitely hand-crafted airports (Hachijojima, Kerama, Kushiro, Nagasaki, Shimojishima, and...

RELEASE NOTES 1.8.3.0 The primary focus of this patch is to address many of the « in-sim » issues reported by the community. We are constantly triaging the issues/feedback we have received to help plan our future patch work. Feedback from the community is a vital part of how we define our focus for each update. Thank you for all your help and we look forward to continuing working with the community to improve the Microsoft Flight Simulator experience. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT Optimized cockpit screen display when screens are not displayed on screen. New option available to control cockpit screen update frequency. Tweaked CPU thread priorities to reduce interruption of frame critical threads. Optimized loading system to reduce...

Greetings Commanders, Today at 07:00 UTC / 08:00 BST, we released a patch to address a number of issues in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. In addition to the change list below, we would like to reassure you that we are aware of other concerns raised from our community, which aren't addressed in today's update. We continue to investigate your concerns around performance, UI and Odyssey’s planetary tech and will share information with you as soon as we have it. In relation to performance we'd also like to note that today’s update includes additional telemetry to allow us to better understand the performance issues experienced by players, which in turn will help us form our ongoing roadmap. Audio Improvements have been made to mining...

Do you wonder where to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator? Do you want to feel like you are doing a role and earning rewards whilst flying? The Skypark from //42 is a job simulator to give you reasons to fly and rewards you for doing so. One World, Unlimited Adventure Flight simulation can be pretty dull without a feeling of purpose. Even the most adventurous simmers can fall into the trap of flying only familiar routes and aircraft. As a contract pilot on The Skypark, you can choose worldwide adventure or chase financial success. Wonder where you'll go first? Your assistant "Brigit" will help, your only job is to fly! What is The Skypark? Available exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, The Skypark is a living...

RELEASE NOTES 1.7.14.0 STABILITY ISSUES The title will no longer crash when different input devices/peripherals are disconnected The title will no longer crash when the TBM 930 package is deleted INSTALLATION ISSUES The install process will no longer be blocked after a partial decompression of a package The install process will no longer be blocked when a local user account includes non-ASCII characters The install process will no longer be blocked after a failed connection to servers The install process will no longer display an empty onboarding screen under certain conditions The title will download a critical missing/deleted package to access the main menu even if the save data preference is set to offline (when an internet...