Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s upcoming crossover,Jurassic World Archipelago, could be the perfect thing to revitalize interest in the game.Microsoft Flight Sim’s latest installmentwas released last year, bringing several new aircraft to the long-running flight simulation series, along with improvements to its mechanics, accuracy, and physics for greater realism.
The series has never been a stranger to crossovers: first came a plane fromTop Gun: Maverickin 2022. Later that yearcame a Halo crossover, allowing players to fly the iconic Pelican. The 2024 edition ofMSFSgot its first crossover expansion that same year, introducing a playable Ornithopter and the planet Arrakis. These were all fun additions beloved by fans of the respective crossover franchises, butMicrosoft Flight Simulator’s next crossover might be even more perfect.
Everything We Know About Jurassic World Archipelago
New Locations & More
Jurassic World Archipelagois the newly-announced, dinosaur-themed expansionforMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024. Although it doesn’t yet have a release date, or any more than a simple teaser trailer, here’s everything we know about this unexpected crossover.
Jurassic World Archipelagowill allow players tovisit a wide variety of locations from the blockbuster film series: Isla Nublar, Isla Peña, Isla Sorna, Isla Tacaño, Isla Muerta, and Isla Matanceros. The expansion also adds two real-life locations in Costa Rica: Herradura Bay Marina and Isla Muerta.
As you fly over the parks, you’ll see them open for business:dinosaurs roam the land and water, while you’ll share the sky with flying pteranadons. You’ll watch the monorail cut through dense jungles, and explore the ruins of the dinosaur cloning facility at Isla Sorna.
Nine dinosaur species have been confirmedso far, with more to come:
You can also take off and land at custom airfields and helipads, decorating your aircraft with custom Jurassic World liveries.“Unique flight activities”(from developerOrbx Studiosofficial website) will change the way you play - although exactly how remains to be seen.
Why Jurassic World Archipelago Could Be A Surprise Hit
A Match Made In Heaven
Jurassic ParkandMSFSmight seem like an odd couple, but really, the pairing makes a lot of sense. There are a lot ofJurassic Worldvideo game adaptations, butfew of them allow you to peacefully enjoy the sights and sounds of the living dinosaur theme park. Usually, they attempt to portray the chaos of attractions gone wrong.
ButanMSFSexpansion will allow you to peacefully appreciate the dinosaursfrom a very safe distance: the sky. Its unique perspective will probably also help players understand the sheer scale of gigantic creatures like the T. rex.
And if you really do want to get in on the excitement, it sounds likeJurassic World Archipelagowill also have unique rescue missions for a more involved kind of prehistoric gameplay. If nothing else, though,your planes will look pretty cool with the Jurassic World liveries.
And, sinceMSFSexpansions are typically released for free, you likely have nothing to lose by trying this one out. It may seem a little unusual, butJurassic World Archipelagomight just be the perfect crossover forMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024.
