Glider Sim
EarlyAccess_2.4.8 - Earth Online Access Pass now available for purchase
-Price is set to $10 for 30 days and $24 for 90 days.
-Replace topo map with bing maps (Earth Online Only).
-Make the in-game map infinite in size (Earth Online Only).
-Make in-game map 3D with the ability to tilt the map (Earth Online Only).
-Make flight path 3D so you can see the vertical component to your flight (Earth Online Only).
-Fix issue with VR "Calibrate Center Position"sometimes not being directly in front of the user at times.
-Increase the level of detail distance for Earth Online Maps.
-Add UI buttons for recenter, zoom and tilt in-game map.
-Update UI weather icons.
-Add Oahu Hawaii to Earth Online Map select screen.
-Add custom controls overrides for hang glider input.
-Fix issue where you couldn't reposition the glider in operator mode.
EarlyAccess_2.4.7 - Hot Fix
EarlyAccess_2.4.6 - 2D Map 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.
EarlyAccess_2.4.5 - Hot Fix
-Fix issue where multiplayer rooms would not display when in VR.
Introducing Earth Online Plus - World Streaming Service for Glider Sim
We are excited to announce the launch of Earth Online Plus, a revolutionary new module 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. While we are finalizing pricing, we expect it to be around $10 per month, with discounted 3- and 6-month passes available. As much as we’d love to offer this for free, the costs of licensing from Google and Cesium make this a premium feature. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to bringing you unparalleled, globe-spanning adventures!
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. Join us here on the Discord Community
We can’t wait for you to experience Earth Online Plus!
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EarlyAccess_2.4.4 - Earth Online Hot Fix + Extend free trial to 30 days!
-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.
EarlyAccess_2.4.3 - Earth Online (Hot Fix)
-Fix localization issue with coordinates not loading properly where countries that use “,” instead of “.”
EarlyAccess_2.4.2 - Earth Online (Expansion Pack)
-Learn more about Earth Online here: https://5drealities.com/games/GliderSim_Earth.aspx
-Click the “Start Free Trial” button to start your 14 day free trial to Earth Online. After that a paid monthly subscription will be required. Subscription information coming soon but will most likely be between $10 to $15 USD / month.
-More info and introductory video to Earth Online will be posted soon.
-Update to the newer Unity 2022 Game Engine.
-Update to Universal Render Pipeline.
-Rename Glider Sim Pro to Pro Tools.
-Update Pro Tools Menu and move it to the main menu.
-Update to Multiplayer 2.7.
-Please report bugs as a lot has changed… including the entire graphics engine.
EarlyAccess_2.4.0 - Sun Valley Hang Glider XC Challenge 1
-Add 3D world model to Menu Select Level Screen.
-Add Challenges Completed to Menu Select Level Screen.
-Fix override controls checkboxes not saving on game shutdown.
EarlyAccess_2.3.9 - Quick Fix
-Reduce speed and sink ratio for the paraglider. To more accurately represent a real to life Class A paraglider.
-Tweak ridge lift algorithm to produce more lift on shallow cliffs.