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A little Skybound Studios update

An update on Santarém's progress, multi-platform expansion, and studio growth at Skybound Studios.

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Santarém Airport Progress Update & Release Window

Santarém Airport Progress Update & Release Window

An inside look at our progress on Santarém (SBSN) for X-Plane 12, featuring custom mesh, high-res ortho, hand-placed foliage, and a late October release target.

Why MSFS Changed the Flight Simulation Scenery Market

Why MSFS Changed the Flight Simulation Scenery Market

An analysis of how Microsoft Flight Simulator reshaped audience sizes, scenery development economics, and commercial platform priorities from 2020 to 2026.

Now Available: Ancona Airport for X-Plane 12 & MSFS

Now Available: Ancona Airport for X-Plane 12 & MSFS

Experience Marche Airport in high fidelity with bespoke PBR texturing, custom ground clutter, and native engine features across X-Plane 12 and MSFS.

Counting Down to Ancona: LIPY Launches in 5 Days

Counting Down to Ancona: LIPY Launches in 5 Days

Skybound Studios is just 5 days away from releasing Ancona Falconara Airport (LIPY) for X-Plane 12. Here is a look inside the development.

Development Update: Ancona Falconara Airport (LIPY)

Development Update: Ancona Falconara Airport (LIPY)

A complete ground-up rebuild of Ancona Falconara Airport, featuring high-fidelity custom ground textures, 3D terminal architecture, and asset models provided by Barelli MSFS Addons.

Introducing Inverness Airport V2: The New Skybound Flagship

Introducing Inverness Airport V2: The New Skybound Flagship

Experience the ultimate gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Built natively for X-Plane 12 in a premier collaboration with Mango Studios.

Join the Team at Skybound Studios: Seeking Scenery & 3D Developers

Join the Team at Skybound Studios: Seeking Scenery & 3D Developers

Skybound Studios is expanding its development team for X-Plane 12 and cross-platform scenery projects. Apply now!

Inverness Airport V2 Nearing Completion

Inverness Airport V2 Nearing Completion

A major overhaul of Inverness Airport for X-Plane 12 is entering the final stages of development.

The Road Ahead for Skybound Studios

The Road Ahead for Skybound Studios

An overview of current projects, future plans and the direction of Skybound Studios.

Caernarfon Airport V2 Released

Caernarfon Airport V2 Released

A major overhaul of Caernarfon Airport is now available for X-Plane 12 through Mango Studios.

Skybound Studios & Mango Studios Collaboration Announcement

Skybound Studios & Mango Studios Collaboration Announcement

Skybound Studios officially announces a new collaboration with Mango Studios, beginning with updated versions of Caernarfon and Inverness Airport for X-Plane 12.

Caernarfon Airport V2 Nearing Completion

Caernarfon Airport V2 Nearing Completion

A major overhaul of Caernarfon Airport for X-Plane 12 is entering the final stages of development.

Welcome to Skybound Studios

Welcome to Skybound Studios

The first development update.