Hello, Pilots!
To celebrate crossing the million-user milestone, we’ve prepared something never seen before in 2.7 version of the simulator. Highlights are:
NEW ORQA WHOOP & FREE CONTENT
The brand-new ORQA Whoop, soon hitting the market with a complete redesign, is now available for free in the simulator! This update gives all players the chance to experience the thrill and feel of ORQA’s latest micro drone before it even launches.
Along with it, players get 8 Whoop race tracks, a new challenge, and access to the Indoor Gym map (which were part of the DLC)—all for free! - and no, this isn’t an April Fools’ joke!
Meanwhile, the NewBee Whoop is being deprecated and replaced with complete ORQA product. With Dream-X and the new ORQA Whoop, all players can now fly our drones completely free and get ready for the real thing one day!
This is something never seen before in the world of simulators! A unique chance to fly both regular and micro drones—completely free!
NEW OIL RIG MAP
Our goal has always been to deliver as much content as possible while keeping the experience accessible for casual players. That’s why we’re making the Oil Rig map - completely free!
Now, you can fly all types of drones in this prop-filled environment, bringing a fresh new challenge and tons of fun. We hope you enjoy the experience and push your flying skills to the next level!
DLC REFRESH: MICRO DRONE EDITION
Big changes are coming to the Whoop section in the Micro Drone Edition DLC! We’ve got big plans for the Whoops, which have proven to be an excellent entry point into the world of FPV.
With our commitment to providing access to the free ORQA Whoop, we’ve decided to upgrade the existing whoop oriented DLC with fresh content.
First and foremost, we’re changing the name from NewBee x IRC Drone DLC to Micro Drone Edition DLC—this shift allows us to enhance the content and provide more flexibility for future updates. Get ready for an even better experience!
Changes and additions to the Micro Drone Edition (from 2nd of April):
- Two new micro drones Bolt and Cloud have been added, each offering a unique flying experience.
- 4 new night-themed tracks for a fresh challenge and immersive experience.
- Japan Pack extension brings the distinct atmosphere of Japan and its culture, perfectly optimized for Whoops.
- Parking garage remains part of the DLC
An exciting new feature: each of the new additions can now be purchased individually as items, instead of having to buy the entire DLC. However, keep in mind that purchasing the DLC provides a financial benefit, offering better value than buying each item separately.
As we’re adding even more exciting content, the price of the DLC will increase from $5.99 to $9.99 USD. But don’t worry—this small price bump brings you a huge amount of extra value with all the new features and content! It’s still a great deal for everything you’re getting.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2384660/FPV_SkyDive__Micro_Drone_Edition/
JAPAN PACK 🇯🇵
For the first time, we’re aiming to create something truly spectacular with the most attractive item in the Whoop lineup. In collaboration with WTW (Wednesday Tokyo Whoopers) organisation, one of the most active communities of Japanese FPV drone pilots we’ve created a unique Japan-inspired environment tailored for micro drones.
We’ve prepared for you the Japan Garden map and 4 custom tracks featuring unseen gate designs to bring a fresh and exciting experience.
Get the Micro Drone Edition DLC or the Japan Pack separately today and don’t miss the chance to try something extraordinary—something that will keep you glued to your favorite controller and simulator!
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1278060/view/572625355297260730
Detailed 2.7 update changelog:
- Performance boost up to x2*
- Optimized UI logic for better game performance and reduced system load
- 8 racing tracks, Day Gym, and ORQA Whoop now free for all players
- User settings no longer stored in local files
- NewBee x IRC Whoop DLC renamed and redesigned as Micro Drone Edition DLC
- Added Japan Pack with 4 racetracks and a Garden map
- New content added to Micro Drone Edition DLC, with standalone item purchases now available
- Two new micro drones added: Cloud and Bolt
- New Oil Rig map added—free for all drone types (regular and micro)
- Updated Error debugger which will show blinking red square in top left corner of the screen in case of critical error. In case you are experiencing red blinking square in the top left corner of the screen, make sure to rapidly click on the square and open Console list and send us bug report in Discord with a screenshot of console with visible error title and message.
*Based on benchmark testing of each map and their draw call, tris count, vert count, cpu main time and FPS data (average FPS improvement is 70%)
As we approach another milestone—5,000 members on Discord—we’ve got some exciting activations lined up that you’re sure to love! Join our community today: https://discord.gg/g5dvZS6neu