Flight Simulator's next World Update will work its makeover magic on the UK in January Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Flight Simulator's next World Update will work its makeover magic on the UK in January And VR support for all devices due in December. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 27 Nov 2020 33 comments Flight Simulator has only just released its latest World Update, this one giving the USA's most iconic landscapes some much-needed attention, but already developer Asobo is talking about its next round of planetary enhancements, confirming it'll be upgrading the UK in January. In a similar fashion to earlier geographical spruce-ups for the USA and Japan, Asobo's third World Update will aim to create a more accurate rendition of the UK using "awesome" new data and aerial images for England, Scotland and Wales, and with a host of new landmarks. In total, as revealed in Asobo's latest livestream, the studio is aiming to introduce 50-60 new points of interest, new procedural buildings (including churches), and improvements for a range of existing airports, such as Land's End, Liverpool EGGP, and Manchester Barton. Additionally, players can expect to see new landing challenges and a new flight. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings And in case you're wondering about Northern Ireland, Asobo says it's currently trying hard to assemble everything needed to improve its digital recreation - and indeed that of Ireland as a whole - although it's not clear if that will be ready for World Update 3. Elsewhere, the developer once again confirmed its commitment to releasing new content updates every month or so; these will alternate between Sim Updates and World Updates, and be interspersed with other, bigger, less frequent content additions further down the line - although it says it isn't yet ready to talk about those "because honestly they take time". Asobo did reveal, however, that this week's World Update won't be the last time the team rolls up its sleeves and digs into the US. Players can expect a US Update 2, and even a US Update 3, some time in the future - which will include improvements to Hawaii and Alaska - "because it's going to take that long to get the whole massive, massive country really processed". Before all that though, Asobo will be introducing VR support for all devices in its 22nd December update, and then it's the UK's turn for a makeover, currently pencilled in for a 26th January arrival next year. And if you'd like to know what else is planned for Flight Simulator, you'll find more information - including word of an imminent water mask update to add more of those gorgeous translucent coastlines seen in trailers - in Asobo's livestream. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 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