Whoa. Okay, so picture this: I’m sitting back sipping coffee, scrolling through some headlines, and BAM! There’s this thing about Microsoft Flight Simulator doing a Jurassic World add-on. Like, what? I had to rub my eyes a couple times. Not dreaming. Nope. Orbx Studios just drops this bomb saying they’re teaming up with Universal. Dinosaurs, planes, the whole nine yards. Seriously though, who thought up this wild ride?
But “step into” Jurassic World? Kinda misleading if you ask me. You’re not actually walking around, unless you’ve got wheels under those feet. It’s more like you’re flying over islands, pretending you’re in some mega drone—or a bird? Anyway, it’s all set on the Muertes Archipelago, just out there chillin’ off Costa Rica’s coast before the 2015 movie’s chaos starts.
And oh! They’ve sprinkled some juicy ground stuff too—like a ferry port and this VIP terminal inspired by Jurassic World. Sounds like prime dino-watching real estate. Release is apparently around August or September for PC, and Xbox peeps, hang tight; it’ll land for you soonish.
Now, those loyal to the old Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 haven’t been left behind, thanks to Orbx—hats off to them! They’re tweaking stuff so both old and new versions (and X-Plane 12, for all you outliers) get in on the action.
Here’s a bummer twist: you’re diving into your wallet for this add-on. No word on cost yet makes it kinda like looking into a foggy rearview mirror. But you’ll definitely need the 2024 edition to even plug this thing in. Once you’ve got that, you can snag the add-on from Orbx or Microsoft’s own store.
And hey, Xbox folk: brace yourselves for some in-game marketplace exclusivity. It’s not like I know if buying it this way costs more or less, though. Only need the “Standard Edition” of MSFS 2024 anyway, which is kinda comforting.
If you’re the type hanging on forums or Discords, Orbx has you covered with a little digital campfire for gossip, prices, and news. Otherwise, circle your calendar for late August or early September to check those updates.
Now, if this seems whack—like what’s a dino park got to do with flight simulation? Trust me, it’s not unprecedented. They stuck Halo’s Pelican in MSFS 2020 once. It kinda flicked a switch between reality and fun in this simulator world—a bit of sci-fi flavor without overdoing it.
Personally, I’m not a Jurassic superstar-fan, but my curiosity’s piqued. Depends on the wallet hit, I s’pose. I mean, my usual flights over my town can only be entertaining for so long before… you know, dino islands start calling. But if it’s too pricey? Families—uh, I mean players—probably will flock somewhere else. Life—and gaming funds—find a way, right?
