Microsoft Flight Simulator is about to get real wild, like dinosaur-level wild. Yeah, you heard that right. They’re throwing in Jurassic World: Archipelago into the mix, slated to drop somewhere between late August and early September. Just picture cruising over islands, dodging dinosaurs. Honestly, it’s a mash-up we never knew we needed. Or maybe we did? Can’t remember.
Anyway, scrolling through mod land in Flight Simulator has always been a trip. You can snag add-ons to camp out in-game, or even try your hand at outdoor sports. It’s a whole playground out there, thanks mainly to these third-party wizards like Orbx Studios. They’re an Aussie outfit, cranking out all sorts of stuff for simmers, especially flight sims. Their latest? This fly-and-dino fiesta inspired by Jurassic World. I mean, wow, right?
Here’s the scoop: Orbx Studios hooked up with Universal, the Jurassic bigwigs, to create this dinosaur-infused world for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Picture it: Isla Nublar and the whole Muertes Archipelago with airstrips, helipads, and yep, dinosaurs galore—like T-rex, Velociraptor, and even a Stegosaurus or two. Plus, they’ve tweaked some scenery in Costa Rica—Juan Santamaria Airport rings a bell? And they’re teasing similar add-ons for the older sim versions. Just when I thought things couldn’t get more interesting.
And oh—side note—there’s some buzz about Jurassic World Evolution 3 hitting the gaming scene come October. So, if you’re a dinosaur junkie like me, mark your calenders. Plus, rumors about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 maybe shimmying over to PS5 are swirling. Who knows, right?
It’s all a big sandbox, these crossovers. They pull in the diehard fans and the curious onlookers alike. Maybe that’s what Orbx is banking on—fusing two massive fandoms into one irresistible package. Or perhaps I’m overthinking it. Who can tell these days, with everything moving so fast?
