Hey everyone!
I guess you saw yesterday's trailer, I’m very excited to announce that VoiceATCSimulator v0.6, a major milestone in the development of the project, will go public in the development branch on March 21st.
The main feature is Navigraph integration, which effectively unlocks the entire world for controlling. From now on, you are no longer limited to predefined areas — you can control anywhere. It’s important to clarify that a Navigraph subscription is not required to use this feature. If you don’t have a subscription, you will simply operate on an older AIRAC cycle. The simulator remains fully functional either way.
Another big step forward is the introduction of realistic traffic generation. Traffic now follows realistic routes generated through a dedicated route generation algorithm, and aircraft spawning behavior is designed to be much closer to real-world operations.
This version also brings substantial UI changes. Panels have been restructured and reorganized to provide a cleaner layout and a more realistic feel. The goal was not just to improve aesthetics, but to make the experience closer to what controlling actually feels like.
Finally, modding has been completely reworked. Since procedures are now already included in the simulator, modding shifts away from procedure creation and toward defining where you control — meaning sectorization and customization at the moment. This opens the door to much more in the future.
There will be more info in the modding channel as release is closer. I will be releasing first in the development branch — check the FAQ for information on how to switch — as the amount of changes is huge and thus there might be instability. This update represents a big step toward the long-term vision of VoiceATCSimulator, I really hope you enjoy it!