In addition to the Game of the Year Edition update just released for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Reno Air Race Expansion Pack for the simulator has also been released. Available right now through the in-sim Marketplace is both The Reno Air Races: Expansion Pack and Reno Air Races: Full Collection.
The Reno Air Races: Full Collection offers 40 unique, officially licensed and carefully modeled planes. This includes 10 North American P-51 Mustangs, 10 North American T-6 Texans, 10 Aero L-39 Albatros’, and 10 Aviat Pitts Special S1S. Among them are many famous “Gold” champions like Miss America, Strega, Voodoo, Baron’s Revenge, Radial Velocity, Six-Cat, American Spirit, and Pipsqueak, and many of the other top racers. All of the aircraft have been flown in the sim and verified by real-world pilots to ensure they fly accurately and as per their real-world counterparts. All of the aircraft and the full online racing experience are included for $59.99.
For those who just want to get their feet wet and race with friends, the Reno Air Races: Expansion Pack is a great entry point. It includes the online multiplayer racing experience along with four highly detailed starter aircraft: a North American T-6 Texan, a North American P-51 Mustang, an Aero L-39 Albatros, and an Aviat Pitts Special S1S. You can buy this pack through the in-sim Marketplace for $19.99.
Microsoft worked with a number of collaborators to bring these aircraft and experiences to the simulator on both the PC and Xbox versions of the simulator.
We can’t wait to share some online races with the community.
In the mean time, why not read more about the Game of the Year Edition or the recent Developer Q&A session.
