The world was an entirely different place in the early-1980s, as was the technology and hardware available. Indeed, it has been almost 40 years since the first Microsoft Flight Simulator was released back in 1982, so it is hard to disagree with the developers that it is “the right time to develop the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator”.

The release will be available for PC as well as Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta).

August 8th Update: Development & Control of Flight Simulator Xįinally, after all the waiting, Microsoft Flight Simulator is set to be released on the 18 th August 2020 courtesy of Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studio.

The Next Generation Of Flight Simulation, “For You, With You!”.

Weather Preset Pro: Advanced Weather Add-on.

Tutorials & Walkthroughs Digital Guide Product.

Editions, Pricing & Airports/Aircraft Included.

Official Pre-Order Launch Trailer Video.

You can jump to the individual sections of this article using the links below: At first, we thought it was a hoax (like our 2014 April fools joke) however the video was verified and had been released on Microsoft's official Xbox YouTube channel. The announcement was made via a YouTube video previewing the new sim.

This is a developing story so be sure to bookmark this page - it will be updated regularly with more information as and when it becomes available. We weren't expecting this announcement - given the history of Microsoft's attempts to revise its historic Microsoft Flight Simulator package (aka Microsoft Flight). The official name for Microsoft's latest simulator is simply 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' or abbreviated as MSFS. Announced by Microsoft at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019 (E3 2019) is their new flight simulator package set for release in 2020 for both PC and Xbox.

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