During the FSExpo announcement seminar, MicroProse announced the development of the B-17G flying fortress for MSFS.
About The Developer
MicroProse was founded in 1982 by Sid Meier and Bill Stealey in the United States and became known for simulation and strategy games such as “F-15 Strike Eagle,” “Pirates!,” “Civilization,” and several games about the B-17 Flying Fortress.
In 2018, Australian simulation software entrepreneur David Lagettie purchased the MicroProse brand and revived it as a full publisher of video game and simulation titles. The company announced several new games and plans to continue its focus on combat-based simulations. MicroProse remains active in the gaming industry, developing both new titles and remakes of classics.
About The B-17
The B-17 Flying Fortress is a World War II-era heavy bomber developed by Boeing. Known for its durability and strategic importance, it was primarily used by the United States Army Air Forces in the European and Pacific theaters of World War II.
It was employed for daylight strategic bombing campaigns against German industrial and military targets. First flown in 1935, the B-17 saw extensive action, earning a reputation for being able to sustain heavy damage and still complete missions. Over 12,000 of these were produced, contributing significantly to the Allied war effort. The aircraft was retired from U.S. service in 1945, following the end of World War II.
About The Add-On
The add-on will be available in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and the upcoming 2024 version of the simulator. The early list of features includes accurate models, and textures, both interior and exterior, representing a late-1942 B-17G. It contains sound effects recorded from a real aircraft. Multiple liveries, reflecting different historical paint schemes. The realistic flight model based on aircraft manuals and extensive documentation.
The full list of features, pricing, and release date are yet to be announced.
