by Robert » Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:24 pm
Edit: Hey Derek, thanks for the links to Steam and Froogle's video. Just watched. Sounds like he verified all this. But it does sound good as long as we can get VR in there!
There are some big implications in this. They didn't mention VR at least that I saw but Dovetail has mentioned VR for Train Simulator which is apparently also getting a makeover. Being part of Steam and Valve's association with the Vive may bode well.
But they also say no 3rd party add-ons for Flight School but that they are talking with 3rd parties for Flight Simulator. I'm hoping my scenery and aircraft can carry along or that the various companies issue updates. I'd bet 3rd parties like Orbx, Carenado, Alabeo, etc, can't say anything yet but this announcement may impact them. I know I won't be buying any more accessories until we learn more.
We always knew FSX was a dead end. Now I guess the question is how dead and how good these new offerings will be. Flight School in April and Flight Simulator at the end of the year. Interesting times...
HTC Vive Pro/P3D/DCS/X-Plane
Orbx FTX Global Base, FTX Global Vector, scenery, airport packs