Version 2 of Pyreegue Dev. Co's ground texture enhancement package, ALES, has been released today, bringing a raft of changes over the initial addon launched in May 2019.

Following today's news, ALES version 1 has been removed from sale.

The primary new features of the new version include a custom installer, which makes it easier to select and install then various runway and taxiway texture choices available in the package. UK-style markings make their debut in ALES too, as do Canadian runway textures.

Here's the full feature list:

• Custom installer for easy operation (Win10 x64 Only/Manual installation for MacOS and Linux)
• 2K/4K resolution options
• Laser scanned surfaces for incredible detail
• Every ground polygon in X-Plane is replaced with a HQ one
• Multiple runway textures for various regions(by choice) and runway age (10 in
• total)
• Multiple tire skid textures (4 in total)
• USA Runways: New/Old
• Euro Runways: New/Old (Including UK markings)
• Canadian Runways: Standard
• Taxilines: New/Old
• Custom helipads for every region of choice: Canada, USA, Europe.
• All draped signs replaced
• Rain effects for every polygon surface (.pol) (Default runways do not support this feature)
• All textures have been made based on real world images of runways, aprons,
• taxilines and helipads to ensure ultimate replicas.
• High resolution decals for stunning details up close
• 12 asphalt surfaces replaced and 8 more added for rain effects
• 12 concrete surfaces replaced and 8 more added for rain effects
• Multi-platform support - Win/MacOS/Linux
• Vulkan/OpenGL compatible
• DDS image format for optimized rendering and better performance

Last week, our very own Sol Vashez got to share his experiences with version 2 of the addon in a video review - check out what he thinks of the addon in that video here.

ALES' v2 price sits at $20.95 USD, though owners of v1 are able to upgrade for $5 USD using the coupon code in their initial order. Purchase it on the Threshold Store here.