Nov 09, 2021 17:00:00

Introducing a mod that replaces the map textures of 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' with Google Maps

Introducing a mod that replaces all map textures in

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020), a flight simulator that allows realistic aircraft operation, with those of Google Maps.

MSFS 2020 Google Map replacement »Microsoft Flight Simulator
https://flightsim.to/file/19345/msfs-2020-google-map-replacement

SweViver (u / SweViver) --Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/flightsim/comments/qpdf5a/ms_fs2020_can_now_load_google_maps_textures/

New FS2020 Google Maps MOD for the entire world! --YouTube


Called 'MSFS 2020 Google Map replacement,' this MOD replaces the Bing Maps images normally used in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) with Google Maps images. The automatically generated trees and structures remain the same as before, only the background image is changed. Also, Microsoft's color correction function, which corrects to natural colors, is not enabled. The modder explains, 'Google Maps images are of higher quality than Bing Maps images and are up to date.'

Swe Viver, who introduced this mod, said, 'Bing Maps often hasn't been updated for more than 10 years in suburbs or small towns. Google Maps has better textures everywhere in the world than Bing Maps. So you can enjoy more sophisticated and sharp landscapes. This mod only loads Google Maps instead of Bing Maps, so there is no impact on loading time or performance due to the introduction of the mod. '