Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 announced.

[hyperseven]

release: 19/11/2024

 

[sgavan]

This is going to be great, the current has some stability and performance issues but still stunning

 

[wolfie138]

Crikey, 100% didn't expect to see an Optica in there.

 

[andy_mk3]

That does look incredible.

 

[Philtor]

WOW. Will this be available for PC’s? What would be the best way to run it?

Would absolutely love this but not with an Xbox controller. I was used to using a mouse and joystick back in the day with FSX

 

[andy_mk3]

Will this be available for PC’s?

Without a doubt. PC is the primary Flightsim platform.

 

[Philtor]

Likely need a bloody mortgage to buy the PC spec necessary to run this

 

[Stu999]

Hot air balloons are very random but the game looks great.

 

[Philtor]

Looks incredible!

 

[bigmike20vt]

I just hope it supports vr

 

[dholdi]

Since I got rid of gamepass I've had MSFS in my Steam wishlist.
Had an email today that it was on sale and comparing the versions I came across this.
I'm going to wait until this comes out now, the Warthog has made my mind up.

 

[andy_mk3]

I just hope it supports vr

The current MSFS supports it, I would be shocked if this didn't support it.

 

[Gazanimal]

Looks very nice. A cool upgrade and on Game Pass which is a good deal for sure.

 

[Dano]

The current MSFS supports it, I would be shocked if this didn't support it.

We all thought the same about Elite Dangerous too...

 

[imtoooldforthis]

Likely need a bloody mortgage to buy the PC spec necessary to run this

It’s expected to run far better than msfs2020 because of multithreading

They realised they were limited in several major ways with 2020 hence why they have seemingly ditched the ten year support pledge and have brought this new and improved version out.

 

[smallstool]

I can't wait, loved the old msfs - but couldn't get on with the current one.

 

[bigmike20vt]

It’s expected to run far better than msfs2020 because of multithreading

They realised they were limited in several major ways with 2020 hence why they have seemingly ditched the ten year support pledge and have brought this new and improved version out.

i am torn on this, on one hand they have released a lot of updates for 2020.
OTOH there is no doubt they are double dipping on a lot of the promised features for 2020 which are now coming in 2024.

sure i get they say the 2020 engine cant cope with some of the stuff, but as a punter who already hasnt gotten the value out of 2020 due mostly to me buying for some of the features which were meant to be coming later......... but are now coming in the next game, i am not really concerned with the technical reasons.

still, whilst i wont be buying day 1 due to once bitten twice shy etc i will be buying it eventually so long as it runs in vr , the career structure in it is right up my street and is why i play games tbh.

1 off chalenges and free flying does not really do it for me.

 

[Brun]

I can't wait, loved the old msfs - but couldn't get on with the current one.

What makes this appeal if the current one doesn't?

I have very little faith that Asobo can deliver on the 'career' and 'missions' fronts. All their existing attempts at creating content have been half-baked.

 

[smallstool]

What makes this appeal if the current one doesn't?

I have very little faith that Asobo can deliver on the 'career' and 'missions' fronts. All their existing attempts at creating content have been half-baked.

I loved Flight Simulator X and had loads of add-ons (MD-11 etc.). I just never got on with Flight Simulator (2020), just me I suppose

 

[freebooter]

Crikey, 100% didn't expect to see an Optica in there.

I was surprised. I assume they just included some cool looking aircraft for the trailer.