23

April

2020

April 23rd, 2020 Development Update

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Can I update my DxDiag information on the MSFS Insider Program website?”

  • Reddit User r/microsoftflightsim

Yes! Between now and Sunday, you will be able to register for the Insider Program/Pre-release build testing AND you can update your DX Diag!

– MSFS TEAM

 

Here is an update on the current postponed deliverables:

  • MAY – Partnership Series update will be released.
  • MAY – EPISODE 8 (IFR) will be released.

 

MACHINE SPECS RELEASED

On 04.21, we released the min/recommended/ideal machine specs for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator.

 

ALPHA BUILD UPDATE 1.3.X.X IS COMING

The team is currently wrapping up final testing on the upcoming Alpha 1.3.X.X build. Among the many content updates and bug fixes included in this build, we are excited to release the Boeing 747 for community testing. Similar to the Airbus A320, we will provide the community detailed build notes upon release.

We expect to release the Alpha 1.3.X.X build within the next 14 days.

  • MAY – Alpha Build 1.3.X.X
    • Build currently in final testing phase.
    • Content update to include the Boeing 747 for community testing.
    • Full build notes to be posted upon release.

 

ALPHA INVITATIONS

The team is completing the last remaining tasks on step 1 while beginning to transition over to step 2. We will be sending out new invites with the release of build 1.3.X.X.

  1. Ensure that everyone that received an acceptance email has access to the Alpha.
    • STATUS – We are VERY close to completing this process.
  2. Assess Alpha participation options for adding more people as quickly as possible.
    • Prioritize access for those that registered early for pre-release build testing.
    • STATUS – New invites will be sent with the release of build 1.3.X.X.

 

UPDATED FEEDBACK SNAPSHOT HAS BEEN RELEASED

We have released an updated version of our Feedback Snapshot, head over to the Insider Area to check it out.

 

MORE AMAZING SCREENSHOTS FROM ALPHA TESTERS

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NEXT UPDATE – 04.30

Sincerely,

Microsoft Flight Simulator Team