Flight sim enthusiasts, rejoice! Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received a brand-new update, version 1.2.8.0, released on 20th December 2024. While not a major content drop, this update focuses on refining stability, improving performance, and addressing key community-reported issues. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changed.
Stability & Performance Improvements
One of the key focuses of this update is ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience across the simulator. Various crashes have been addressed, reducing the likelihood of sudden interruptions mid-flight. Additionally, performance issues at multiple airports have been resolved, ensuring a more seamless take-off and landing experience, even at busy hubs.
Aircraft Enhancements
Small but impactful fixes have been made to aircraft animations and lighting. Whether you’re admiring your aircraft from an external view or fine-tuning cockpit lighting for a night flight, these improvements add to the realism and immersion of MSFS 2024.
DevMode Fixes
For those who enjoy tweaking and creating within MSFS 2024, DevMode has received some much-needed attention. A critical issue that prevented missions from starting when using the Career Tool has been fixed, allowing for a smoother workflow for creators. Additionally, a bug that caused the DevMode display to disappear after certain missions or menu navigation has now been resolved.
SDK Updates
The Software Development Kit (SDK) also saw some improvements, particularly for those importing aircraft from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The update fixes NanoVG API issues that were affecting avionics, ensuring that legacy aircraft function as expected within MSFS 2024.
Final Thoughts
While Update 1.2.8.0 may not introduce new aircraft or scenery, it represents an important step in refining the MSFS 2024 experience. Stability, performance, and functionality improvements are always welcome, and this update ensures that both casual flyers and dedicated simmers have a more seamless experience.
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