Alright, so picture this: I’m squinting, trying to make sure I’m not just seeing things, but yep, Microsoft Flight Simulator is about to get a Jurassic World add-on. Sounds bonkers, right? This is an Orbx Studios and Universal team-up. Like, is this real life or just fantasy?
Okay, so “stepping into” Jurassic World isn’t quite what’s happening. You’re mostly flying over the Muertes Archipelago, chillin’ off Costa Rica, right around where the 2015 movie kicks off. And there’s this whole vibe with upgraded airports and all, dinosaur-style VIP terminals or something. I bet that’ll be a fun takeoff point, with dino sightings from above. The add-on’s rumored for PC by late summer, Xbox not far behind—fingers crossed it’s not vaporware.
Oh, and this isn’t some freebie. It’s a paid gig, though nobody’s spilling the beans on the price yet. Here’s the trick: gotta have Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to make it happen. Which means if you haven’t upgraded from the 2020 version, this might just tempt you. Or warn you—depends on your current setup. Orbx is trying to get it working on X-Plane 12 too, so more folks can join the dino fest.
For the penny-pinchers—yep, there’s a catch. Buy it directly from Orbx or through MSFS 2024. Console folks, listen up: Xbox players get it through the in-game marketplace only. Price mystery aside, the bright side is, all you need is the Standard Edition of MSFS 2024. No Deluxe this or Premium that. Relief, right?
Keeping up with updates feels like a minor quest. So, maybe stalk their Discord or hang out on their forums. As more info leaks out, end of August or early September is your huckleberry for when things go live.
Oh, did I mention the Halo Pelican ship popped up in MSFS 2020? A little slice of sci-fi that showed us Cloud 9 from way up high. So, the dino crew isn’t completely out in left field if you think about it. Even if real-life purists might grumble, there’s space for some fictional escapades in your flight sim playlists—especially when kitted with a slick joystick.
Not a Jurassic devotee here, but if my wallet can handle it, I’m curious. If it’s a fair deal, could be a fun break from my usual skyline jaunts. Guess we’ll see if life’s wallet finds a way, right? If not—well—there’ll always be another herd to follow.
