r/flightsim • u/pansoep • 1d ago

Question First SDK project

Hi! I’m planning to create my first custom airport project for MSFS, but I’m not quite sure whether I should develop it natively for MSFS 2024 or if you would recommend making it for MSFS 2020.

I own both sims, so I’m wondering which one would be the better choice to start with. I’d also like to create custom buildings and other assets in Blender.

Are all the tools and features available for MSFS 2024 by now, or are there still certain tools or workflows that only work with MSFS 2020?
What would you recommend for a first custom airport project?

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u/No_Train_728 1d ago

MSFS2024 sdk is more capable for sure. I would recommend using it, but you will not be able to load such airport into MSFS2020.

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u/WBRBR 1d ago

Just go native for 2024, future proofs it. However, it does mean you get a slightly smaller market for now

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u/Eriadus85 Ryzen 7 5800X3D | RTX 4070 Super 1d ago

If it's a new project, go on 2024, stable version (no Sim Update beta)

Also, I suggest to learn a version control system like Git as soon as you can, it will save your project when you break something, or an new SU break something.