Parallel 42 is back to work on a new aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Since the release of the FreedomFox/Fox 2 in 2021, the team has focused on highly atmospheric small sceneries, effects, and unique quality-of-life utilities for MSFS. However, they have now announced a new project in partnership with Patriot Aircraft USA to bring the Super Patriot Mark II to the platform for both PC and Xbox!
Parallel 42’s Edson Soriano explains that this collaboration originated at the 2023 ArkanSTOL event, where some team members met with Don and Ron Wade, Trevor Aldridge, and Zak Heald from Patriot Aircraft USA. During this meeting, Parallel 42 was introduced to the Super Patriot Mark II.
Parallel 42 highlights that their goal extends beyond simply recreating the aircraft. According to their statement, “We’re not building a plane; that’s what aircraft factories do. In partnership with Patriot Aircraft USA, we’re going to build an experience.”
The team aims to “push the boundaries of what can be done” within the simulator. Their objective is to capture not only the aircraft’s performance but also the sense of adventure associated with it.
Don’t expect to see this aircraft in your hangar any time soon, though. Parallel 42 has indicated that this will be a long-term project. “It’s not ‘coming soon,’ it’s ‘coming one day,’” they say. The team plans to maintain a low profile during development, with only occasional updates on their progress. As always, we’ll keep you informed as more details become available. Stay tuned!
