BlueBird Simulations 757-200 Releasing Oct. 23 for MSFS
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BlueBird Simulations confirms the 757-200 will release October 23, 2026 for both MSFS 2020 and 2024 at $80 USD, with the 757-300 and freighter variants to follow later. The developer is finalizing server and distribution infrastructure to handle launch-day demand and working through compatibility issues introduced by MSFS 2024's Sim Update 7 beta. BlueBird has tempered expectations, acknowledging that an aircraft of this complexity may encounter issues across different hardware configurations, with post-launch fixes planned.
Excerpt from Threshold
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BlueBird Simulations has revealed the release date of their highly anticipated 757 for the MSFS Platform.
Without a doubt, this is one of the most exciting releases on the platform, with many thrilled to see the 757 finally brought to life in the sim.
This statement was shared with Threshold in an official press release, and a post was also made on BlueBird’s socials and home page.
The initial release will include both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 versions of the 757-200, with additional variants of the iconic jet to follow in the not-so-distant future.
The 757-300 and freighter are to come later.
Previous information from BlueBird indicated a price of $80.00 USD at launch.
BlueBird simulations also provided an in-depth feature breakdown in their article released on Jul. 19; if you are interested, it can be found here.
In a release statement provided to Threshold, BlueBird states the following:
The wait is nearly over! After a lengthy development cycle, arguably one of the most anticipated aircraft to ever be developed for MSFS is nearing release and for the first time we now know the exact date… Boeings sports car of the sky is nearly with us.
Photo: Screenshot from BlueBird Simulations Discord server
Preparing for Release
BlueBird says that part of the remaining work is focused on areas other than the aircraft itself.
As its first commercial product launch, the developer is preparing the activation, download, web, and server infrastructure required to distribute the 757, with particular attention to ensuring the infrastructure can handle demand on release day.
Sim Update 7, and Tempering Expectations
The recent Sim Update 7 Beta for MSFS 2024 has also introduced several compatibility issues that BlueBird is working through before release, according to the developer.
The developer says this work is intended to provide a stable baseline for MSFS 2024 while the aircraft’s fully native MSFS 2024 version continues to be developed separately.
BlueBird has also tempered the public’s expectations for the initial release, noting that an aircraft of this complexity is unlikely to reach thousands of different systems and hardware configurations without some issues appearing.
The team says it plans to monitor the release closely and issue fixes for problems identified once the aircraft reaches a much…
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