A flurry of content creators dropped videos yesterday afternoon covering the PMDG 737NG aircraft for FS24, indicating that PDMG’s content embargo on the aircraft has been lifted.
There are a lot of new features included in the FS24-native version, including a brand new sound set, new cabin, cockpit door and window open/close functionality, HUD option, cabin clutter, and plenty of other more minor features including some easter eggs.
Though we are still yet to receive confirmation of an official release date, Robert Randazzo has previously said the aircraft is on track for a release before the end of the 2025 calendar year, and the content embargo being lifted is suggestive that the product is now in the final phases of its prolonged beta.
Preliminary reaction from the community to these new extended previews appears mixed, with some users praising the new features on the aircraft, and others expressing scepticism with regards to exactly how “new” the product is, especially given we know that existing customers will be asked to pay a small fee to upgrade to the FS24-native version.
If you’re looking for a short overview of the new features without narration, CaptainKenobi has a great video here. If you want something more comprehensive, there’s British Avgeek’s 35 minute summary of all the new features. Or, if you want to see the aircraft perform a point-to-point flight with a real (former) 737 pilot, A330 Driver has a 90 minute flight video up already showing off the new features on the line.
FlightDeck2Sim also has a fantastic 60-minute overview of the update, and 320SimPilot has covered the product in his usual style too. CptCanada has even taken the aircraft out for a full day of ops on the line, if live-streaming is more your thing.
Plenty of other content creators are also covering the update on YouTube and Twitch – keep your eyes peeled for a release coming very soon!
