pilot100 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 SO I'll ask again, Whatever happened to Melbourne, Last I heard Orbx had all the stuff for MSFS Melbourne but couldn't decide whether to do anything with it. Looks like there isn't much on the horizon from Orbx at all judging by the 'upcoming products' section. What is going on is Orbx beciming just a reseller site now? Brian 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sawatzky Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Hi Brian Below is a topic you may not have seen yet, although I do not see Melbourne on the list yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Hi @Doug Sawatzky I think it is because it is mentioned here Also, some shots of the city have been displayed earlier more detailed. I also read that the release was on hold due on some issues on MS behalf and we never heard anything else again about the city Might you know or get the status of that city pack? Thanks Carlos Edited April 7, 2022 by carlosqr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Are you asking about the CBD or the Airport ?? As far as the city goes - I did a video of the CBD - after the Aussie upgrade because I thought Asobo did a good job and and unless you were a local - like i used to be - one wouldn't know the difference - so Orbx doesn't need to waste their time -IMHO However - if its the Airport then that is another matter, Orbx have done a great job on Essendon - but Tullarmarine is a disgrace and Moorabbin - one of the World's busiest GA airports - needs an Orbx replacement - as good as their P3D version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcg6QjETY38&t=5s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot100 Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hi John, I was hoping for YMMB in particular and associated GA airports around the bay - answer is probably not going to happen, certainly not soon. I am using free software which is quite good but Orbx always did a good job and was worth the money IMO especially when they focused on Oz back in the P3D FSX days. However they have other avenues (and revenue streams) to pursue and that is fine, the MSFS market place is now so wide it is probably hard for companies to pick 'winners' for development and they must go for ROI. I was just asking, thats all. Thanks for all the responses. Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalski Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I completely agree. It is getting a little ridiculous now. The sim is nearly two years old and the city, plus ymml and ymmb are abysmal. I am hoping we get some news soon. Also, I could not disagree more with john, regarding the need for a cityscape. The Asobo effort is unremarkable to say the least. I want a Melbourne cityscape to the standard of Sydney and a YMML and YMMB worth flying to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot100 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Hi goalski, Totally agree, sadly I am of the opinion that Orbx is no longer that interested in Australian updates. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternT3 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, pilot100 said: Hi goalski, Totally agree, sadly I am of the opinion that Orbx is no longer that interested in Australian updates. Brian Look at Orbx's partners, they have a fair few partners focusing solely on Australia, so probably the market isn't their for Orbx anymore Edited May 31, 2022 by EasternT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot100 Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Yep, I agree, it's their money so they will go where there is a return, thats OK, it's just dissappointing that as an Aussie based outfit that started here has shifted it focus away. As you say there are other partners working on Australian scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt McGee Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 10:50 PM, pilot100 said: Totally agree, sadly I am of the opinion that Orbx is no longer that interested in Australian updates. Patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt McGee Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 4/6/2022 at 4:51 PM, pilot100 said: What is going on is Orbx beciming just a reseller site now? Orbx has a dedicated "Orbx Release Announcements" sub-forum so you can see what products they have released or updated. It looks to me like they have a constant stream of new scenery and updates being released. I've certainly been busy beta testing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot100 Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 Hi Matt, Yep, they do, but not that much is for Australia, that was my original question, and again I fully support their right to go where the market is, its just dissappointing for some of their Australian loyal customer base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot100 Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 And I should have mentioned in the last post, BTW, I am not commenting about this any further on this issue, it is what it is and thats all there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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