An interesting "Animals" add-on has been released for Microsoft Flight Simulator, turning it into a fascinating nature documentary encouraging exploration.
The add-on, released by SoFly, introduces a metric ton of different animated animals to the simulator, adding more life to its beautiful world.
It' 's currently available on Orbx Direct and SoFly's own store for PC only, but Xbox users should not worry, a compatible release is coming "soon" to the official marketplace.
The price is $14.66 and you can see the animals in action in the trailer below.
The package comes with the following features:
- Over 5,000 independently placed animals across the entire world
- Find animals across the world in accurate geographical locations
- 15 different animal types that cover different types of species from the animal kingdom
- High quality 3D modelling, with a number of animations for each creature giving them lifelike realism
- Every animal has their own sequence giving them a sense of their own free will for a fun viewing experience
- Top quality audio effects, played randomly for each animal giving a sense of life in your simulator
- 5 new missions that give you the opportunity to find and spot animals and learn about them in rich detail
- Authentic voice overs giving you educational information about each animal included with our pack
- Works with Parallel 42 ‘Scenes’ to enhance those airfields (42HV, 42HB, 42MG, 42MX, 42BC, 42ST)
- Free updates planned to add new animals and locations over time
- New Animals Included:
- Crocodiles
- Gorilla
- Blue Whales
- Orca
- Sperm Whale
- Horses
- Cows
- Pandas
- Camels
- Kangaroo
- Goose
- Chimpanzee
- Lion
- Sheep
- Pigs
Further news comes from Miltech Simulations, which is still working on its CH-47 tandem-rotor helicopter.
The developer is working on finishing internal and external texturing work, sounds, and the flight model. The aircraft is on track to release before the end of 2023.
It will feature cargo loading both internally and externally via EFB tablet. You'll be able to carry troops, Humvees, rigid-hull inflatable boats, and more.
We don't get any screenshots today, but more should come "soon."
If you're interested in learning more about the future of the simulator and its successor, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, you should take a look at our interview with Jorg Neumann from a few weeks ago.
Don't forget that we host daily news about the sim and its add-ons, so stay tuned on TechRaptor.
