PMDG has recently announced a release date for the PMDG 737-800 for MSFS 2024 over on their forums and Facebook page.
PMDG will release the 737-800 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on December 18th, 2023, after 17:00 Zulu (12:00 Eastern Time), according to PMDG’s Robert Randazzo.
The aircraft represents a ground-up rebuild for MSFS 2024, featuring significant upgrades over the previous generation:
Visual Improvements:
- Redesigned virtual cockpit with advanced material rendering
- LIDAR-scanned model updates for enhanced accuracy
- New lighting system and surface textures throughout
Audio Overhaul:
- Completely new 3D sound set
- Engineered by professional sound team
- Led by PMDG’s sound engineer, a qualified 737 captain with extensive real-world flight hours
So, what else is there to know..
What will it cost?
It will be “in line with previous products, but will be finalized upon release”
Is there a discount for Previous Owners? –
“Yes. Will we be offering a substantial discount to both PMDG and Marketplace customers of our MSFS 2020 737 Products. The discount will be the same for all four 737 products and for all customers whether they come to us from PMDG.com or MS Marketplace
It is also stated the other variants will be released in this order –
- 737-600 & 737-900 – January
- 737-700 – February
- 747 – “When it is finished :-)”
Regarding the 777 updates and sounds, it was mentioned they have pulled all dev resources off the 777 in order to get the 737 finished. They also changed tasks on the sound team back in October to facilitate the 737 release and allow more time to collect some 777 recordings that they were not satisfied with. Now that the 737-800 is nearing release, resources have been put back to the 777 so they can clean up some loose ends and address the sound update etc. You can currently expect more 777 progress updates in January.
To read their full update, head on over to the PMDG Forums
