After releasing several new small airports and bush strips for MSFS 2024 in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Northwest, Orbx announced a new project that takes their affinity for small airfields to the silver screen.
In collaboration with Universal Products and Experiences, Orbx teased Jurassic World: Archipelago for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 through a video posted on their YouTube channel.
Set off the coast of Costa Rica and just before the 2015 Jurassic World film, Orbx aims to capture the islands in a moment where the park is operational, but not fully under control.
Pilots will have the opportunity to explore freely or partake in a range of missions, including VIP transports, guided photography tours, and tests of flying skill. Over half a dozen different airstrips and twice as many helipads will be included in the pack.
Juan Santamaria Airport and Herradura Bay Marina will also receive custom scenery for ferry flights to and from the Jurassic World, which includes Isla Nublar and the five islands of the Cinco Muertes Archipelago: Isla Sorna, Isla Matanceros, Isla Muerta, Isla Tacaño, and Isla Pena.
A host of both flying and flightless dinosaurs will be available for pilots to see, including: Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Dimorphodon, Gallimimus, Mosasaurus, Pteranodon, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and of course, Velociraptor.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of species, and more are to be confirmed by Orbx.
No timeline for release or pricing information has been provided as of the publication of this article. Initially, Jurassic World: Archipelago will be available for all versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 via Orbx Central and the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace. However, Xbox users will only be able to purchase the product through the MSFS Marketplace.
In the FAQ on the product page, Orbx also indicated they are working on making compatible products for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and X-Plane 12.
For more information, head over to the product page on Orbx’s website here.
