Since wrapping up work on Gold Coast, Orbx developer Matteo Veneziani today announced via the Orbx forums that very soon, users will be able to download a free update for his San Diego (KSAN) airport that was released a while back. KSAN San Diego v2.0 is almost 100% brand new and lots of the feedback has been listened to to create a more refined product. The biggest changes include performance increases, interior modelling, new POIs and brand new high quality ground imagery.
Further to the above, there has also been a lot of work on improving the autogen and clutter details throughout the airport, as well as improving the 3D techniques used. This means that the product is incredible optimised. Matteo mentioned that some beta testers have found performance to be improved by double when using Orbx Global. There are also lite airports of the following included in the package: KMYF, KNRS, KNZY, KSDM, KSEE
There’s a collection of preview shots of the new version in action.
Although not yet released, it will be a free update for everyone who owns the current version of San Diego. It’s currently on sale with a 30% discount thanks to the Orbx Summer sale. If you’re going to pick it up, now’s the best time to do so.
Full change log:
- Massive optimization efforts to greatly improve performance
- New animated jetways! (CTRL-J)
- Far more terminal detailing (P3D only)
- New modelled interiors for main terminals (P3D only)
- Totally replaced static aircraft – new types unique to KSAN
- Updated ground poly (with new textures),
- New ground imagery (higher quality, better colors and blending)
- Updated and revised GSE placement and types
- Added lite versions of surrounding airports: KMYF, KNRS, KNZY, KSDM, KSEE
- Major updates to POI and downtown textures
- Improved autogen
- Improved clutter and details
- Dynamic lighting (P3Dv4 only)
- Compatible with FTX GLOBAL, openLC North America or Southern California
- For Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v1-4
