OK, there are aspects of the sim I've never really looked into, so please forgive my ignorance when I ask this.

Does Inibuilds have some sort of contract with MSFS saying they must release their planes to the marketplace before they are allowed to add them to IniManager or sell them directly? Was that part of the deal when they included default planes in the sim?

I'd really like to get the A380, but I really don't like the marketplace and much prefer to have my addons in a devs own manager if they use one.

Also, I've heard it said that you can only use marketplace planes in career mode. Is that true? I don't use it, but that might change at some point in the future. (It's a very small chance though.)

If I was to purchase it on release day through the marketplace would I be able to add it to IniManager when it eventually becomes available there or will I forever be stuck with the marketplace version?

I like you prefer not to use Marketplace, infact the only thing I have from there is the ATR and that's because there was no other choice.
My understanding of Marketplace purchases is that becaasue of the DRM included in them you can't migrate them to a 3rd party seller even if it is the developers own product. So for me I'll be waiting for it to be released in the IniManager.
Having typed all that I've just seen this thread and Kyles reply so ignore my post 😂

"Yes, you will be able to transfer over your Marketplace A380 to the iniManager.

Thanks!

Kyle - Community Manager

iniBuilds Ltd. | inibuilds.com"

Edited Friday at 10:04 AM4 days by BrianT

That's a shame, and it sounds like I'll have to wait then. Like you, the ATR is the only thing I ever bought on the marketplace. Whenever possible I like to buy direct from devs no matter what the game/software is as I would much rather they get all the money rather than some third party taking a cut for not doing much at all.

Edit: Just saw your edit! Maybe I'll go for it if true, but I also might still wait if the marketplace is taking a cut of the money.

Edited Friday at 12:41 PM4 days by frostycab

Any idea when it will release on the Inibuilds website?

5 minutes ago, deepakvrao said:

Any idea when it will release on the Inibuilds website?

We do not know atm but it will be a free transfer if you buy it on Marketplace.

If you do not take into account that publishing on the marketplace is currently the only 100% protection against piracy, there are other features - all content is stored in the cloud and does not clutter your computer))))

ps - I don’t believe in the sincerity of those who claim they only buy through the inibuilds app.))))