Glider Sim News

-Fix issue where wind was not working on Torrey Pines map or areas with low elevation.

EarlyAccess_2.4.6 - 2D Map for Earth Online (Steam Only)
-The 2D map will now load in when using Earth Online.
-Add a couple more default maps to Earth Online map selection screen including Malcesine, Italy and Torrey Pines, CA - USA. More to come.
-Scale down character slightly for paraglider, speedwing and minwing.
-Reduce the amount of tiles being loaded at a time to prevent internet connection from crashing during the game. Note the bug is being looked at by Unity and hopefully a fix will come soon. Fingers crossed.
-Add altitude to the map select screen for Earth Online.
-Add coordinates to the top of the in-game map so you can share coordinates more easily.
-Fix issue where traveling long distances would cause terrain to appear incorrectly due to the curvature of the earth.
-Fix issue in VR where it would be hard to trigger the calibrated center position sometimes.
-Minor UI changes.

-Fix crash to desktop happening when flying long distances.
-Fix issue where multiplayer rooms would not display when in VR.

Introducing Earth Online Plus: The World Streaming Service:
We are excited to announce the launch of Earth Online Plus, a revolutionary new add-on for Glider Sim that unlocks the entire planet at your fingertips. Powered by Cesium's terrain streaming technology and Google’s Photorealistic 3D Tiles, Earth Online Plus allows you to explore and fly over any location visible in Google Earth, including high-resolution 3D photogrammetry for most major cities.

To discover areas with high-resolution 3D photogrammetry, simply open Google Earth, navigate to the "Layers" section, and select “3D Coverage.” This feature brings an unmatched level of realism to your flight experience, making your adventures more immersive than ever before.


Coming Soon:
In future updates, we will be introducing additional exciting features, such as the ability to save coordinates, showcase featured locations, and an in-game map to enhance your exploration.

Pricing and Trial Information:
Earth Online Plus will include a 30-day free trial for all Glider Sim users. After the trial, access will require a subscription or access pass.

Update on New Pricing. We have reduce the price of Earth Online. It is now as follows:
30 Day Access Pass - $2.99 USD
90 Day Access Pass - $6.99 USD
180 Day Access Pass - $11.99 USD
365 Day Access Pass - $16.99 USD

Don’t forget to share your screenshots on Steam and join our Discord Community to showcase your favorite Earth Online Plus locations. We have a dedicated channel for posting amazing #EarthOnlineData locations.

We can’t wait for you to experience Earth Online Plus!

Link to the Main Store Page

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-Rebrand Earth Online to: Earth Online Plus - World Streaming Service.
-Fix crash to desktop occuring when flying long distances.
-Fix altitude not displaying correctly in Earth Online.
-Fix issue with game not loading with expired pro-tool license.
-Move reposition button so it's easier to find / discover.
-Fix “Press O for Windscreen” not working in VR mode.
-Make the trial period 30 days for current users and newcomers.
-Fix widescreen UI layout to scale appropriately.