Aerosoft has recently announced the release of their highly anticipated Mega Airport Berlin Brandenburg V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The new version of the airport scenery features significant improvements and is now compatible with the latest version of MSFS.
For those unfamiliar with the airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (IATA: BER, ICAO: EDDB) is located in the town of Schönefeld in the south-east of Berlin and serves as the primary international airport for the German capital, Berlin. The airport was initially planned to open in 2011 but experienced numerous delays, with the official opening only taking place in October 2020, after years of delays and controversies surrounding construction and management.
The airport replaced Berlin’s previous airports: Tegel and Tempelhof, and is expected to serve as the main hub for air traffic in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. With its modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology, BER is set to be one of the most important airports in Europe, with an annual capacity of up to 40 million passengers.
Now, with the Mega Airport Berlin Brandenburg V2, MSFS users can enjoy an accurate and detailed virtual recreation of the airport that includes a range of impressive features. One of the key highlights of the new version is the level of detail and accuracy that has been included. Aerosoft has gone to great lengths to ensure that the virtual airport accurately reflects its real-life counterpart. This includes the layout of the airport, the positioning of the taxiways and runways, and the various buildings and structures that make up the airport.
In addition to the visual accuracy, Aerosoft has also included a range of interactive features that make the airport feel alive. These include moving ground vehicles, animated jetways, and a range of other dynamic elements that help to create a more immersive experience.
Another significant improvement in the Mega Airport Berlin Brandenburg V2 is the performance optimization. Aerosoft has worked hard to ensure that the scenery is optimized to run smoothly on a range of different hardware configurations. This means that users with lower-end systems can still enjoy the same level of detail and realism as those with higher-end systems.
Furthermore, Aerosoft has also included a range of optional features that allow users to customize their experience. For example, users can choose to enable or disable certain elements of the scenery, such as static aircraft or ground clutter, depending on their preference.
Changelog:
NEW: Now compatible with Xbox!
NEW: Dense animated custom ground traffic with applicable lights and sounds!
NEW: Apron E extension with new parking positions E21-E35 including static GPUs
NEW: Apron A extension with new parking positions A13-A19
NEW: Honeywell VDGS systems (requires Aerosoft VDGS driver)
NEW: Animated people added to the terminals
NEW: Static aircraft (mainly around maintenance areas)
NEW: Aprons and taxiways now show more signs of usage since the airport has been opened.
NEW: Skydiving center VFR object (07L approach)
NEW: New Easyjet maintenance hangar
NEW: New Hotel building at airport plaza behind main terminal
NEW: Container offices structure between main apron and tower
NEW: Bast fences around tower
NEW: Perimeter fences around the whole airport
NEW: More vehicle parking positions for better compatibility with GSX
NEW: Easter egg
UPDATED: Huge update of ground layout with many little details changed
UPDATED: More parked cars around airport
UPDATED: Improved texture resolution for most buildings
UPDATED: Improved performance: All models have LODs now
UPDATED: Fixed night illumination and detail of apron lights + collision barriers
UPDATED: Position of stand designator signs + added collision barriers
UPDATED: New Wigwag models
UPDATED: Taxiway guidance at main apron updated to have “virtual courts” (road crossing the apron in the north can now be crossed at one location only, has in-concrete flashlights at stop bars)
UPDATED: Stand positions for less collisions with static equipment
UPDATED: More realistic interior lighting of main terminal
UPDATED: All taxisigns updated to reflect the current apron/taxiway layout
UPDATED: Taxisigns now cause light on the surrounding terrain
UPDATED: Removed default road overlays within airport perimeter
FIXED: Renamed Gate A23 to A11 and A24 to A12
FIXED: Airstairs can now be requested via ATC at gates with no jetways connected to them
FIXED: Updated gate names with A/B/C appendix (e.g. B0702 to B07B as in real world)
FIXED: Removed default road lightdots on airside/apron
FIXED: Terminal sign for B14 was duplicated, B15 missing -> now fixed
FIXED: Transparencies for some airport type designators along stop markers
FIXED: Smoothed some bumpy terrain around bridges and terminal landside
Overall, the Mega Airport Berlin Brandenburg V2 for MSFS is an impressive airport scenery that offers a high level of detail and accuracy. With its range of interactive features and performance optimizations, it is sure to be a popular choice among flight simulator enthusiasts.
For customers who previously purchased the product, the update to V2 is free. If you wish to grab a copy, the product is available for purchase from a range of online retailers, including the official Aerosoft, FlightSim and JustFlight. The price may vary depending on the retailer, but interested users can expect to pay around $20 USD.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a highly detailed and accurate virtual recreation of Berlin Brandenburg Airport for MSFS, then the Mega Airport Berlin Brandenburg V2 is definitely worth checking out. With its range of interactive features and performance optimizations, it offers an immersive and enjoyable experience that is sure to impress.
