The skies of Microsoft Flight Simulator are about to offer even more stunning vistas in Europe with the release of a new World Update. This time, the MSFS team brings us World Update XV: Nordics and Greenland, inviting us to explore these countries in exceptional detail with a host of new features and improvements.
Developed in collaboration with several esteemed partners, including Bing Maps, Vexcel, Maxar, Gaya Simulations, Orbx, and Kjetil Garpestad, World Update XV offers a comprehensive upgrade to the simulator’s representation of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the self-governing territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Here are the key features of World Update XV:
- 90 Hand-Crafted Points of Interest (POIs): Pilots can marvel at landmarks such as Denmark’s Farø Bridges and Ribe Cathedral, Finland’s Bengtskär Lighthouse, Greenland’s Summit Station, Iceland’s Laugardalsvöllur Stadium, Norway’s Andenes Lighthouse, and Sweden’s Arctic Space Centre.
- 10 photogrammetry Cities: The update brings enhanced detail to cities like Aarhus, Copenhagen, Frederikssund, Odense, Roskilde, Gothenburg, Linkoping, Malmö, Visby, and Oslo.
- 5 Hand-Crafted Airports: The update includes Akureyri Airport (BIAR) in Iceland, Mo i Rana Airport (ENRA) and Leknes Airport (ENLK) in Norway, Kiruna Airport (ESNQ) in Sweden, and Ivalo Airport (EFIV) in Finland, each offering unique and challenging flying experiences.
- High-Resolution Geographic Updates: Significant enhancements have been made to the digital elevation models in Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, providing a more realistic terrain.
- Updated Aerial Imagery: The entire Nordic region has been updated with fresh aerial imagery and satellite data.
New Activities:
- Discovery Flights: Explore Bergen in Norway, Gothenburg in Sweden, the Faroe Islands in Denmark, and ReykjavÃk in Iceland from the air.
- Landing Challenges: Test your skills at Akureyri Airport in Iceland, Ekeby Airport in Sweden, and Mo i Rana Airport in Norway.
- Bush Trips: Embark on scenic journeys along the Baltic Coast, through the rugged terrain of Greenland, and across the icy expanse of Spitsbergen.
As always, this comprehensive update is available for free via the MSFS Marketplace for all users on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass.
