Okay, let me try to get this sorted out. Imagine this: I’m just getting my coffee and wham, there it is — Microsoft Flight Simulator goes all dino. Seriously, not kidding here. You’re soaring over Jurassic World. Orbx Studios nailed it with Universal. Like, this is happening for real.
So, maybe “step into” isn’t the right vibe, since you’ll mostly be above the action. But anyway, you get to study the Muertes Archipelago from above, just before Jurassic World kicks off in 2015. Pretty wild, right?
Oh, and you won’t just be flying. Orbx throws in a swanky ferry port, and hey, there’s a posh Jurassic VIP terminal which sounds fancy. Imagine peeking at dinos from there. Comes out on PC in August-September; Xbox gets it right after. Gotta love Orbx for not leaving Xbox folks hanging.
For the die-hard Flight Sim 2020 users reluctant to jump to the upgraded 2024 (after all those patches, like seriously, thank goodness), Orbx plans to make it fit both versions, and X-Plane 12 too. Though, be ready to dish out some cash, ‘cause yeah, it’s a paid add-on. No clue on price yet. You’ll need MSFS 2024 to even start, either as a standalone or via PC Game Pass.
Now, picture this — Orbx’s site, that’s your go-to for grabbing this addon. Once 2024’s set up, you’ll snag Jurassic World: Archipelago via OrbxDirect, using their free app. Xbox players? You’ll find it on their in-game marketplace, which is kinda limiting but that’s how cookie crumbles. All you need is the “Standard Edition” of the sim. Handy, right?
Bit of a tip: keep tabs on Orbx’s Discord or forums if you’re curious about pricing deets and all. Or just wait till late August-ish for updates to roll out.
And hey, in past antics, MSFS did feature the Halo Pelican. Shows fictive rides are cool in what’s usually a super realistic sim. Not the biggest Jurassic fan here, but the price tag will sway me. Could be a neat detour from my usual flying routines — familiar skylines and all. But hey, if it costs too much, my interest might just fly away, you know?