Flight Simulator X: Adrenaline Announced

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Microsoft has announced plans for Flight Simulator X: Adrenaline, the first official expansion pack to their best selling flight sim Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Titled Flight Simulator X: Adrenaline, the expansion "will allow gamers to race against each other in highly-detailed locations around the world. Aviators will also enjoy three new aircraft and be able to experience 'Flight Simulator' with the most advanced graphics fidelity ever using Microsoft DirectX 10." More info can be found at the game's official community website. The expansion is due for release this fall and the promised DirectX10 update will be released for free around the time of Adrenaline's release.

 

This latest addition to the award-winning "Flight Simulator" franchise will introduce new features, including multiplayer air racing, new missions, and all-new aircraft, including the legendary P-51 Mustang.

 

Building on the rich visuals and amazing realism of our platform, 'Flight Simulator X: Adrenaline' will be available this holiday season for "Flight Simulator X" customers running either Windows XP or Windows Vista. In addition, as a Games for Windows title, 'Flight Simulator X: Adrenaline' will include support for key Windows Vista features such as the Game Explorer and Parental Controls. For those customers with compatible hardware, 'Flight Simulator X: Adrenaline' will take advantage of Windows Vista and DirectX 10 to deliver breathtaking graphics and dynamic environments for an even more immersive experience.

 

In the meantime, Service Pack 1 for 'Flight Simulator X' is tentatively scheduled for an April release and will include a targeted set of performance and content enhancements to address the most common customer requests.