Flight Simulator gives Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden makeovers Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Flight Simulator gives Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden makeovers In today's Nordic countries World Update. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 18 Jun 2021 26 comments Flight Simulator is primed to make its highly anticipated Xbox Series X/S debut in just over a month, but, before that, there's another huge World Update for PC players, arriving today and giving makeovers to the sim's rendition of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Developer Asobo is promising pilots the chance to explore "vast fjords, riveting urban vistas, domineering peaks, and centuries-old iconic castles" in its new Nordic countries update, which also brings landscape enhancements, improved regional architecture, five new airports, improved data for 100 airports, and over 78 new points of interest. Once the World Update is downloaded (first update the sim, then grab the World Update from the in-game Marketplace) players will also have the opportunity to tackle five new bush trips - one for each of the new Nordic countries - plus five new landing challenges, focussed on Denmark's Bornholm, Iceland's Ísafjörður, Sweden's Stockholm Arlanda, Norway's Svalbard, and Finland's Vaasa Airports. Watch on YouTube Microsoft Flight Simulator - Nordics World Update Trailer. Asobo says two more World Updates will launch this year, with six more coming in 2022. In other Flight Simulator news, Asobo has chatted (during tonight's Xbox Extended Showcase) about some of the new features it'll be introducing alongside the Xbox Series X/S edition on 27th July. These extras are designed to make the experience more accessible to newcomers, and include a new Flight Assist option enabling players to select a point of interest or airport and have their AI co-pilot automatically take over the journey while they soak up the sights. Other assists include a Land Anywhere option, making it easier to touch down, as well as a new Recover option, which can be activated if players get in trouble while airborne. Watch on YouTube Flight Simulator - Xbox Series XS Gameplay Trailer. Elsewhere there are new labels on the map to make finding interesting world features easier, new and improved tutorials (boosted from the original eight on PC to 22 shorter but more focussed lessons, complete with a performance indicator system), plus more Discovery Flight options to get players started. These cover "ten of the most compelling places on Earth", including Mount Everest, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and the Egyptian Pyramids. Flight Simulator's console launch will, as we learned during Microsoft's Xbox E3 showcase, be followed by a free Top gun expansion pack later this year. Asobo remains tight-lipped about specifics but teases that there might be another plane alongside the F-18 seen in the trailer. "And we're going to go fast," it adds, "we're going to be in the Danger Zone". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store