Flight Simulator 2020
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'Microsoft Flight Simulator' comes to Xbox Series X/S next summer
The Xbox family will ad a console exclusive next summer when 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' arrives for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Microsoft starts taking 'Flight Simulator' VR beta sign-ups
Microsoft and Asobo have started taking sign-ups for a closed 'Flight Simulator' VR beta test.
'Microsoft Flight Simulator' is getting a Japan-centric update next week
At its Tokyo Games Show event, Microsoft today announced a major free update to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Appropriately, the update adds a lot to the experience of flying in Japan. Six cities, including Tokyo, are getting improved with 3D photogrammetery, more handcrafted Japanese airports are on their way and 20 landmarks throughout the country are also being added in high resolution.
Microsoft fixed several 'Flight Simulator' installation issues
While Microsoft’s launch of Flight Simulator 2020 has largely been a success (apart from the odd monolith) lots of folks have found that the massive 150GB app can get stuck during installation. To that end, Microsoft has released a patch that’s designed to fix multiple installation issues, along with some minor stability issues.
What's on TV: 'Flight Simulator,' 'Biohackers' and 'Lucifer'
This week's big game release is Microsoft Flight Simulator on the PC. Sports fans can tune in to playoff action from the NBA and NHL, while on streaming, Lucifer is back with the first half of its new season on Netflix. Netflix is also premiering a sci-fi thriller in Biohackers, and the video game documentary High Score.
'Microsoft Flight Simulator' will support one VR headset this fall
It all starts with the HP Reverb G2 this fall.
'Microsoft Flight Simulator' will have an in-game store for mods
Only approved partners can sell their add-ons in that marketplace.
'Flight Simulator 2020' closed beta starts on July 30th
Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2020, which blew our minds with hyper-detailed graphics and real-life weather and traffic conditions, is about to take a big step. The development team has announced (via Windows Central) that the closed beta is set to arrive on July 30th, meaning it’ll move from bug-smashing to a refinement operation.
Microsoft's Flight Simulator won't require a super-powerful PC rig
One of the most anticipated games this year is Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2020. Not only do the graphics look lush and detailed, but it’ll simulate the entire flying world, including all 37,000 real-world airports, real-life air traffic and up-to-date weather conditions. You’d think all that would require quite a powerful PC rig, but Microsoft has just unveiled the machine specifications for Flight Simulator 2020 and you won’t necessarily need the latest and fastest gear.