We have known for about a month that AirportSim will be released on October 19th 2023. However, what we didn’t know, until now at least, was how much the new simulator would cost. With only a few days to go until release, the developer has shared that final piece of detail.
When AirportSim is released, it will sell for $34.99 / £29.99 / €33.99. It will be made available initially on Steam, and then eventually come to Xbox Series X|S.
You will simulate this experience from a first-person perspective and the world around you is highly simulated. The custom physics and graphics engine means you will be taking on these challenges in realistic environments. Cars, baggage and other equipment have unique handling properties, meaning you will need to take care when manoeuvring around the 737s or A320s that are in the simulator.
With various game modes to choose from, there will be plenty to do. Campaign mode will give you a realistic flight schedule that you will need to follow and complete on time in order to ensure flights leave as scheduled. Free Play grants you the freedom to complete random tasks whilst you handle the weather. Finally, Visitor Mode gives you the chance to look around the included airports (Vágar, Keflavik, and Frankfurt) at your own pace without any pressure or obligations.
For those wanting to get creative with their simulator, you can customise flight schedules, paint skins and more. All of these creations can be shared via the Steam Workshop and the included tools will allow you to really get your imagination running wild.
AirportSim has been developed by MS Games, but has been massively supported by MK-Studios. MK-Studios, if you don’t know, brought us airports like Rome, Lisbon, Keflavik and more to Microsoft Flight Simulator. So if you liked the detail in those airports, there’s a good chance you will like what they’ve done with AirportSim.
FSElite will follow the progress and let you know once AirportSim is released. In the meantime, why not check out the free demo that is available.
Features
- Step into the shoes of a ground crew member, working alongside licensed planes such as the Airbus 320Neo and 737 MAX.
- Engage in operations across four iconic airports: Warsaw Chopin, Keflavik Airport, Vagar Airport, and Key West Airport.
- Manage 15 vehicles, including 6 licensed, and take on the role of the Marshal. Dive deeper into the vehicles & features here.
- We have official partnerships with 14 industry giants, including Airbus, WizzAir, and many more. And… stay tuned for one more big announcement this week!
- Choose from varied game modes: Scenario, Free Play, Co-op Multiplayer.
- Fine-tune your environment by setting up weather conditions.
- Immerse yourselves in a realistic time simulation, with sun positions matching real-world geography and seasons.
- Our in-game tasks? They’re inspired by interviews and insights from real-world airport ground handling experts.
- Flex your creativity with the Steam Workshop: design aircraft paint skins and craft unique gameplay scenarios.
