Modding is something well known within the PC gaming community. It can allow users the means to add content to games. This content is usually in the form of alternate visuals or added items. During the course of its development, Microsoft Flight Simulator has already been garnering praise with its visuals. A recent development update revealed a new feature for the soon-to-be-released flight sim. The Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace Partner Program will allow approved partners to sell content in-game.
We firmly believe that the new built-in Marketplace provides a great opportunity for you to reach more customers than you may be able to reach today. Our goals and aspirations with Microsoft Flight Simulator are to further expand on the success of FSX, which has sold millions of copies, and that even more people will experience the simulator through Xbox Game Pass for PC. The Marketplace allows simmers to purchase content without ever leaving the simulator, resulting in significantly reduced friction to complete a purchase.
The Marketplace will operate under an Agency model, which means that you, as the content creator, will set the price for every piece of content you submit. Becoming a partner doesn’t alter your ability to sell your content on your own websites and storefronts. Just like with FSX, you can continue to sell your content outside of our Marketplace. Becoming a Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace Partner essentially unlocks another channel for you.
Those interested will need to complete an application and then submit it to Microsoft for approval. Microsoft Flight Simulator is currently available for pre-order and expected to launch on August 17th, 2020.