Global AI Ship Traffic for MSFS updated with even more ships, routes, and improved performance

There’s more to Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons than just custom-built airports and highly realistic aircraft. The surrounding world plays a crucial role in the overall experience, and sometimes, the other vehicles below contribute significantly to the fun of flying as simmers explore the world and observe the scenes unfolding beneath.

One essential mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator is Henrik Nielsen’s Global AI Ship Traffic (GAIST), which populates the world’s oceans with thousands of highly detailed and realistic boats of all kinds. The latest update, GAIST Ultra V5, takes this impressive mod even further by adding new ships and routes while implementing performance optimizations to manage the expanded content.

GAIST Ultra V5 introduces hundreds of new ships, bringing the total to around 1,000 unique ship models and nearly 2,000 distinct appearances with different repaints. The update significantly increases the number of ships across all categories, creating a more vibrant and bustling maritime environment.

Key highlights include the introduction of several high-detail ship models, such as new ferries operating popular routes like those in the Mediterranean and British Isles. In fact, the package now includes more than 400 different ferry models operating routes worldwide.

GAIST significantly enhances MSFS flights near and over bodies of water, making the scenery much more engaging. Maritime enthusiasts will particularly enjoy spotting accurately placed vessels off their appropriate coasts. Additionally, this update introduces real-world events such as NATO exercises and around-the-world sail races.

For more details and to download the GAIST Ultra V5 update, visit the FlyAwaySimulation website, where it is currently available exclusively. Best of all, it’s free!