MSFS Geneva City Photogrammetry Scenery

Delve into the heart of Europe with the Geneva City Photogrammetry Scenery, an immersive and detailed scenery add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020). This freeware mod, meticulously crafted for aviation enthusiasts and virtual pilots, transforms the Geneva cityscape into a vibrant and lifelike environment, perfect for exploratory flights or realistic flight operations.

Geneva, a city renowned for its geopolitical significance and scenic beauty, is recreated with stunning realism in this add-on. Located at the convergence of the Rhône and Lake Geneva, this city is not only a hub for diplomacy and finance but also a gateway to the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland.

Key Features

• Extensive Photogrammetry: The add-on utilizes advanced photogrammetry techniques, rendering Geneva's buildings, streets, and landmarks with high-resolution 3D models. Photogrammetry, a process of using photographic data to generate three-dimensional representations, provides an unparalleled level of detail and realism.
• Enhanced Compatibility: Fully compatible with World Update 6 (WU6), this scenery integrates seamlessly with the latest enhancements and updates provided by MSFS. It also includes specific compatibility features for users of the RED WING HUG and Geneva airport add-ons.
• Dynamic Environment: Experience a lively cityscape with accurately modeled points of interest (POIs), improved colorimetry, and meticulously designed procedural lighting, which significantly elevates the visual fidelity, especially during dusk and dawn flights.
• Optimized Performance: With updates focusing on Level of Detail (LOD) management and reduced package size, the add-on ensures a smoother and more stable flight experience without compromising the frame rate.
• Detailed Installation Guide: The add-on comes with a comprehensive installation manual, ensuring easy integration into the MSFS Community folder, tailored for both standard users and those with specific third-party add-ons.

Technical Enhancements

• LOD Adjustments: The Level of Detail system has been refined, addressing issues related to the scaling and placement of tiles, thereby enhancing the overall visual quality as the user's viewpoint changes.
• Collider Optimization: The inclusion of specific colliders reduces CPU load, contributing to a more efficient simulation experience, particularly in an area as densely modeled as Geneva.
• Improved Water Jet Simulation: The iconic Geneva Water Jet (Jet d'Eau) is meticulously recreated with attention to its orientation and interaction with the environment, adding to the city's authentic skyline.

Installation & Compatibility

For a seamless integration, users are advised to remove any previous versions of the thalixte-geneve folder. The package includes both standard and RED WING-compatible versions, catering to a wide range of user preferences.

• To install the standard version, simple extract the archive and copy the thalixte-geneve folder into your community folder.
• To install the REDWING HUD & Geneva Airport compatible version, simply copy the thalixte-geneve-rw folder into your MSFS community folder.

This scenery add-on does more than just enhance the virtual skies; it serves as a digital homage to Geneva's rich cultural and political landscape. From the bustling financial districts to the serene lakeside vistas, pilots can experience the essence of this global city in remarkable detail.

About the Developer: Thalixte

This mod was developed by Thalixte.

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release.  All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

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The developer of this mod/add-on (Thalixte) has worked hard in order to produce this freeware creation. If you enjoy and make use of this release, why not donate to the developer to help support their projects?

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