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We tested the update on a mid-range system (RTX 3060, Ryzen 5 5600X, 32GB RAM, 1440p resolution). The improvements are tangible.
| Metric | Update42 49 | Update42 50 | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Launcher cold start | 11.8 sec | 3.2 sec | 72% faster | | Simulator load time (heavy scenery) | 94 sec | 63 sec | 33% faster | | Average FPS (Tokyo Haneda approach) | 42 fps | 58 fps | 38% higher | | 0.1% Low FPS (micro-stutters) | 18 fps | 42 fps | 133% smoother | | RAM usage (launcher only) | 340 MB | 88 MB | 74% reduction | feiying simulator launcher update42 50
The headline feature of update42 50 is the proprietary QTS engine. Previously, users with 4K orthoimagery experienced stuttering during rapid camera movements. The new algorithm predicts camera trajectory and pre-caches textures two frames ahead. We tested the update on a mid-range system
The developers have acknowledged three non-critical bugs that will be addressed in a hotfix (Update42 51) expected within 14 days: Ryzen 5 5600X
The launcher’s main dashboard has been decluttered.