Microsoft Flight Simulator to Feature Jurassic World Islands
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- The Jurassic World Archipelago DLC is coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator, allowing players to explore six iconic islands from the Jurassic World movie franchise.
- The DLC features a new free-flight campaign, helicopter navigation challenges, and dynamic weather conditions.
- Developed by Orbx in partnership with Xbox Game Studios Publishing, each location is meticulously recreated to scale.
- The Jurassic World: Archipelago DLC will launch in late August or early September 2025 for the 2024 simulator version, with plans for an adaptation to the 2020 edition.
Jurassic World Archipelago Expansion Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator by Orbx
Microsoft Flight Simulator is venturing into fictional landscapes with its upcoming Jurassic World: Archipelago DLC. This content, a partnership between Universal Games and Xbox Game Studios, allows players to explore the iconic islands from the Jurassic World movie franchise. Jurassic World: Archipelago features six famous islands from the saga, alongside two locations in Costa Rica: Isla Nublar, Isla Matanceros, Isla Pena, Marina da Baia de Herradura, Isla Sorna, Isla Muerta, Isla Tacano, and Juan Santamaria International Airport. Each location is meticulously recreated to scale. Developed by Orbx, a studio known for its flight simulator designs, under the guidance of Xbox Game Studios Publishing, this new content introduces a fresh free-flight campaign, helicopter navigation challenges, and dynamic weather conditions. Anna Cicognani, CEO of Orbx, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating that the team found it “super exciting to bring the thrilling environments of Jurassic World into our flight simulator game. Every exploration feels like jumping right into the action—bold, immersive, and even a blockbuster hit.” She also thanked Universal Products & Experiences for their collaboration in bringing these famous landscapes to the game with “renewed awe and curiosity.”
Jurassic World Archipelago DLC Launches August-September 2025 for 2024 Simulator Version, Adaptation Planned for 2020 Edition
The Jurassic World: Archipelago DLC is scheduled for launch in late August or early September 2025. The initial rollout will be exclusive to the 2024 version of the simulator, with plans for an adaptation to the 2020 edition.
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