The company announced the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the sequel to the critically acclaimed flight simulator, in an exciting announcement during the Xbox Games Showcase. This new installment promises to take the flying experience to new levels by leveraging the latest in simulation, cloud, machine learning, graphics and gaming.
The trailer, released on June 11, was a brief teaser to introduce the new installment, leaving fans eager for more details in the coming months.
One of the most frequently asked questions is whether Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be a standalone sequel or a paid upgrade for existing players.
According to the information provided by Asobo, The new simulator will be a standalone experience and next-gen sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator, released in 2020. However, players will be able to enjoy the continuity of their current aircraft and airports, as well as almost any store-bought add-on.
In this context, Asobo states, “With a few exceptions, Almost all add-ons that work in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) today will work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Add-ons purchased from the Simulator Marketplace will no longer need to be purchased again in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.”
The company also confirmed that it will continue to provide support for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) even after the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Players can expect constant updates, including aircraft and avionics improvements, simulator updates, city and world improvements. and a free ‘Dune’ DLC.
From unprecedented precision to stunning graphics, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 promises to take realism to a whole new level. The developers say that all this will be possible thanks to the significant development of the graphics engine created by Asobo Studio.
Gamers will have multiple options to access Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 as it will be available on Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows 10/11 and Steam from day one. Thanks to this wide availability, the Microsoft Flight experience will be accessible to many enthusiasts.
As the release date approaches, Microsoft promises to share more information about this exciting flight simulator in the near future.
Source: Exame
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