Try reading this forum … the fact you do not have issues does not mean thousands and thousands of others have no issues … again read the forum for 5 minutes
So FALSE is a bit weird.
Hence the huge list of BUG fixes proof there are a lot if bugs also !
What was totally false was your statement most were having problems… and I have read the forums… some are having problems, some are very vocally about the problems they are having, but the number of people posting in the forums is by far a small percentage of those who have the simulation, and not all those posting are having problems so your ascertain that “most” are having problems is patently incorrect.
I never stated there were not any bugs, I just have not run into any that makes the software unusable. Big difference,
Currently, Sim Update 6 is in a closed beta, for which only owners of the MS Store version could apply. So for now, there is no chance for Steam users to get early access to upcoming updates. In my opinion this is related to the Xbox Insider Hub, which only works with apps purchased in the MS Store and not with external (non MS) platforms like Steam.
That’s odd decision - which should be clearly stated at the first place. First BETA early access I downloaded from Insider Hub, but I played it via my favorite platform (Steam). I didn’t realise, that the situation could change.
EDIT: I first preordered FS2020 from Microsoft Store, but I cancelled it because I read, that I can play early access via Steam where all my games are.
I am cautiously optimistic. Looks great. Let’s see if it delivers without breaking a ton. From reading this, it sounds like 95% of third party aircraft will have to be updated again. That will be a drag. But… maybe this is necessary for progress. The good developers will update their stuff.
Exactly, what item in the SU6 change notes, do you attribute this API to ?
If indeed, this is to be in SU6, I would be both delighted and amazed !!
Are you refering to : -
-Added “GET_METAR_BY_IDENT” (ident) call to JS facility listener to get a METAR by airport ident
-Added “GET_METAR_BY_LATLON” (lat, lon) call to JS facility listener to get the closest METAR by latitude and longitude
Fantastic – but
Is that Real World Metars or Metars derived from the MSFS weather system in the sim.
Currently, one can get the Real World Metars by access to the Internet, (and having access with a key,) – maybe this just adding that INTO MSFS - getting Real World Metars (allowing those with X-Box to get Metars ? )
Yes, it does not specify WHERE the Metar data is coming from … My guess would be real world Internet Metars, or maybe even some Metar cache held my Microsoft.
If it was the Metar data that MeteorBlue is using in MSFS weather, that might be different – but I doubt it.
Worht noting that Steam won’t let you play a game that needs an update either without first installing - the “dreaded” “mandatory update” is live and well there too
I’m really hoping SU6 will deliver on the performance side. I desperately want to do long haul flights with the 787 again, but it’s basically impossible with the current performance issues (no workarounds work for me). It’d be nice if I could do the Qantas route from Perth to London, or Melbourne to New York via LAX.