Microsoft somehow made its Flight Simulator look even better, and the next-gen sim finally has a release date
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 upgrades every aspect of the game, and it’s coming later this year.
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WhenMicrosoft Flight Simulatorarrived on the scene, it seemed impossible that any flight sim could ever achieve the same levels of visual fidelity and approachability, but Asobo Studios is insisting on one-upping itself. During theXbox Games Showcase 2024, we were treated to a ton of gorgeous new footage of the upcoming flight sim, as well as an official release date for the next generation of flight sims.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024is arriving across Xbox and Windows PC on Nov. 19, 2024, and it’s looking to be a spectacular showcase for the platform.
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In the above trailer, you’ll get to enjoy over two minutes of gorgeous footage, showcasing how Flight Simulator 2024 is even better looking thanks to satellite data andMicrosoft Azure. The real upgrades come in the form of all-new ways to live out your dream of becoming a pilot, as Flight Simulator 2024 will feature a ton of various piloting jobs that you can carry out in meticulous detail, including commercial flights, search and rescue, agriculture, firefighting, and much more.
Of course, the question on many peoples' minds since the initial announcement has been “When?” Fortunately, today’spackedshowcase gave us the answer. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 comes toXbox Series X|S, Windows PC,Xbox Game Pass, andXbox Cloud GamingonNov. 19, 2024. Considering how good this game looks, though, you may want to consider upgrading to one of thebest pre-built Microsoft Flight Simulator PCs.
In addition to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, we also got brand-new looks at more upcoming first-party Xbox Game Studios titles likeAvowed, thenext Gears of War game, and even fresh gameplay for theFable remake.
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