Just a few moments after the release of their rendition of Dublin Airport (EIDW) for Microsoft Flight Simulator, MK-Studios has taken to their Facebook Page to share their development roadmap for the upcoming year, 2021.
So, 2020 is about to end soon. Finally, I’d say! It’s been a very challenging time for all of us and I hope you’re all safe and healthy.
Mateusz Stabryla – MK-Studios CEO
There are numerous sceneries currently planned to be released in 2021 as MK-Studios is aiming to convert all their current sceneries to the new simulator alongside developing new ones. In 2021, we can first expect the scenery of Keflavik Airport (BIKF) to be released for the new simulator. This should happen sometime in January.
After that, Palma de Mallorca Airport (LEPA) release is scheduled to happen just a month later in February/March 2021. It was mentioned in this part of the Facebook post, that not all the sceneries for the new platform will be direct ports. The developers are as well making some improvements to them. These include, for example, in the case of Dublin Airport (EIDW) scenery, reworked jetways, updated layouts, and fixed small issues.
Furthermore, three previews were shared showcasing the upcoming Rome Fiumicino Airport (LIRF) that is scheduled to be released, based on the roadmap, in Q1/Q2 2020, and can be seen below. The same amount was as well shared showcasing the Ponta Delgada Airport (LPPD) scenery.
In addition, some sceneries were mentioned for the first time in the roadmap. Including São Pedro Airport (GVSV), Porto Airport (LPPT), and Palanga Airport (EYPA). All information available in the roadmap can be seen below in a nicely organized table.
Roadmap
| Name | Commentary |
|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada – LPPD | As mentioned some time ago, we started to work on Ponta Delgada. Most of the modeling is done now and we’re moving to the terrain part. Release Q1 2021. |
| Fuerteventura V2 – GCFV | Work in progress, release Q1 2021. We’ve done the whole modeling as well now. |
| Rome Fiumicino – LIRF | The modeling is now 80% done, release expected for Q1/Q2 2021. |
| Keflavik – BIKF – MSFS | Work in progress, release expected in January. |
| Rovaniemi – EFRO | Ho ho ho! Expected in the second half of 2021. |
| São Pedro – GVSV | Let’s bring Capo Verde islands to P3D and MSFS! |
| Porto – LPPR | Who doesn’t like Porto? We do! Work will begin as soon as Rome is out. |
| Cork – EICK | We’re back to Ireland! |
| Palanga – EYPA | This will be a side project for us to test some new technics. No timeline. |
| Helsinki – EFHK – MSFS | Planned sometime between Q1 and Q2 2021 |
| Lisbon – LPPT – MSFS | Planned Q2/Q3 2021. |
| Vagar – EKVG – P3DV5 MSFS | P3D V5 update planned for January. MSFS version in the second half of 2021 when custom mesh will be supported in the sim. |
At last, a map was included in the post showcasing all different sceneries MK-Studios has in their portfolio while differentiating those which are already released and those that are currently in-development.
