Hello, After the SU3 update, I’m seeing black lines appearing over the water, and they even extend across the clouds. Is there any fix for this? I’ve already tried clearing the cache and repairing the installation. I’ve noticed that other people are experiencing the same issue as well. Thanks! …

After updating to Sim Update 3, I started noticing black or dark grid-like lines across water surfaces. The lines often appear to run east-west (90/270) and sometimes extend through cloud layers when flying above overcast conditions. They become more noticeable at lower altitudes or when looking tow…

This is a major graphical regression, could it be possible this post was logged as a graphical bug? I can’t vote on the issue, but i noticed the exact same after SU3. Never had these lines, now they are everywhere over bodies of water. Very frustrating that nothing has been done about it. [image]

This post: Black lines in the water - #4 by Ju1ius2416 - makes it difficult for the devs, because there was something similar reported in 2021 with msfs 2020. The issue in 2024 is not quite the same it seems, and it shows up consistently in large bodies of water, especially at higher altitudes. My…

That original report from 2021 seems related to photogrammetry, further showing how this is a different issue.

It’s the same issue. It’s even present on land but just harder to see given it’s land.

help i have same issue. [image]

Same, near turkey waypoint ERTAS

Happened around RJAA to me today

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DementedCorn327 September 19, 2025, 12:48pm 4

Feel free to contribute to the existing report: Black lines in the water