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Microsoft officially unveiledMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024during Sunday’s Xbox Games Showcase, showing off the breathtaking landscapes in the sequel to one of 2020’s hottest games.The previousMicrosoft Flight Simulatortook the world by storm in 2020 following its launch, riding a wave of positive reviews for its impressive graphics and realistic settings. The 2020 flight simulator won “Best Sim/Strategy Game” at the 2020 Game Awards and even saw nominations at the next year’s show. Now, a new entry in the long-running franchise is on the way.
WhileMicrosoft Flight Simulatorexploded in popularity with its 2020 entry, the franchise has been one of the gaming juggernaut’s longest-running series. The franchise began in the early 1980s, simply referred to asFlight Simulator 1.0, for the IBM PC. The franchise has seen more than ten entries largely as a PC exclusive, withMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2020becoming the first game in the franchise to release on console. Now, a brand-new flight simulator is coming to PC and Xbox consoles later this year.
Microsoft officially revealedMicrosoft Flight Simulator2024during the Xbox Games Showcase, showing off the stunning views within the game.Flight Simulator 2024will offer players a variety of different ways to play the game, between commercial flights, air ambulances, remote cargo ops and plenty more. The trailer shows off some of the most iconic landmarks players can find within the game, from the Eiffel Tower to the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. Asobo Studio also confirmedthe release date forMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024, with the game set to launch on PC, Xbox consoles, and Game Pass on November 19.
Microsoft Shows Off Stunning Flight Simulator 2024 Trailer
The trailer introduces a multitude of different aerial vehicles players will be able topilot withinMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024. Alongside the standard planes players can take on their global travels, players will also have the option to operate cargo planes, helicopters, and hot air balloons among others.Flight Simulator 2024also revealed that players will be able to land within the game, showcasing one particular scene with the player photographing a moose in the forest.
The highly-anticipated launch ofMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024comes asFlight Simulator 2020has received regular updates since its release. Microsoft and Asobo Studio would add a variety of planes and helicopters to the game following its initial release, as well as several historical airplanes for players to pilot.Flight Simulator 2020’s 40th anniversary updateeven added the ability for players to play olderFlight Simulatorgames when using a specific plane.Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024looks to take players on another breathtaking adventure around the world.
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From light planes to wide body jets to gliders and helicopters, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition features 37 airplanes, gliders, and helicopters with unique flight models, 25 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 14 heliports and 15 glider airports.Explore Your WorldVivid and Detailed Landscapes - Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world that is our planet with over 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more.Living World - The Earth is vibrant and ever-changing and so is the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator, which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.Earn Your WingsAircraft - Hone your pilot skills in a variety of aircraft from light planes to commercial jets with comprehensive flight models. Every aircraft includes highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation.Checklist System - From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklist.
