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- Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator
Update 3.2.6 – Hot Fix (Steam Deluxe Version)
-Fixed an issue where the UI was being captured in launch site thumbnails when saving. -Tweaked the thermal generation algorithm to spawn more thermals over dirt, concrete, and rocky terrain. -Reduced haze layer intensi…
Announcement1 changeFixUI/audio - Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator
Update 3.2.5 – Hot Fix
-Added a fog/haze layer to improve atmosphere realism. -Waterfall color now updates based on the time of day. -When joining a multiplayer room, the default starting location is now the host's launch site, including thei…
Announcement1 changeFix - Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator
Update 3.2.4 – Hot Fix
-Increased ambient lighting brightness during the day, resulting in more thermal spawns. -Fixed a multiplayer bug where joining a room would incorrectly teleport the player to coordinates 0, 0 instead of the host's loca…
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Update 3.2.3 – Progressive Time & Atmospheric Day/Night Cycle
-Time now progresses naturally instead of remaining static. -The sun is now positioned accurately based on the selected time of day and time of year. -Added a new global atmospheric shader that simulates Earth's atmosph…
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Update 3.2.1 (Hot Fix)
-Fix issue with stuttering and low performance when using SteamVR as the active OpenXR runtime. -Update to Multiplayer v4.7. -Add more robust ownership checks on game start. -Increase tree brightness on Sun Valley, Id m…
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Update 3.1.2 – Hotfix
-Fix hand controllers being flipped. -Increase environmental lighting brightness on custom maps. -Tweak stall parameters for the speed wing. -Reduce mini-wing auto-turning in ridge lift. -Update logo.
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Update 3.0.6 – Hotfix (Steam Only)
-Fixed an issue where the secondary menu was off-center in VR. -Increased the resolution of 2D maps (MapTiler). Note: higher-resolution maps may take slightly longer to load. -Adjusted the default zoom level on 2D maps…
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Update 3.0.5 – Hotfix (PSVR Fixed!)
-PlayStation VR support fully fixed - verified with PSVR2 hardware. -Improved Earth Online 2D Map zoom behavior in VR (MapTiler). -Added two new waterfalls near Yosemite Valley (Site 1767).
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Update 3.0.4 – Hot Fix
-One final attempt to resolve the PlayStation VR issue. If it’s still not fixed, I’ll purchase a headset so I can debug it directly.
Announcement1 changeFix - Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator
Update 3.0.3 – Hot Fix (Steam Only)
-Remove the starting splash screen so loading in VR is faster and has a less chance of failing.
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Update 3.0.2 – Map Tiler Test (Steam Only)
-Replaced Bing Maps with MapTiler for 2D map overlays (testing as a more affordable alternative) -Significantly expanded zoom-out range on the 2D pause menu map -Improved terrain loading logic for Earth Online -Added ab…
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EarlyAccess_3.0.1 – Hot Fix
-Third attempt at fixing PlaystationVR crashing.
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EarlyAccess_3.0.0 – Hot Fix
-Add a “Exit” button to the Earth Browsing screen and the map screen. -Second attempt at fixing PlaystationVR crashing.
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EarlyAccess_2.9.9 – Hot Fix
-Slight increase to draw distance for high settings on Earth Online Quality 🌍 -Fixed OpenXR not working on PlayStation VR headsets (please let me know if this resolves the issue!) -Reduced engine/motor sounds during mu…
Announcement1 changeFixUI/audio - Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator
Glider Sim goes Deluxe!
Big News! Glider Sim Goes Deluxe 🎉 I'm excited to announce two major updates: New Name: Glider Sim is now Glider Sim Deluxe Earth Online is Now Free: After listening to your feedback, the subscription is gone! Earth On…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator
Version 2.9.5 - Glider Sim Goes Deluxe!
MAJOR CHANGES: - Glider Sim is now Glider Sim Deluxe! All existing players are automatically upgraded. - Earth Online is now FREE - subscription requirement removed for all players! - New logo and branding NEW FEATURES:…
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