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During their presentation at E3 2021, Microsoft and Asobo Studio showed off the first look at Microsoft Flight Simulator for the Xbox Series X|S. This sim has been available for a little while now on PC but it's finally making the leap to the Xbox platform on July 27, 2021.
This release will only be for the Series X|S, but will be available to those with Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft says that you can pre-order and even pre-install the game now on your console in preparation for next month's release. Though the download size was recently reduced, it's still going to be a fairly hefty download, so you might as well start now.
Microsoft Flight Simulator retails for $59.99 for the regular version, $89.99 for the Deluxe Edition, and $119.99 for the Premium Deluxe Edition.
Features:
- Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world that is our planet with more than 37 thousand airports, 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more.
- Earth is vibrant and ever-changing, and so is the world of “Microsoft Flight Simulator” which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.
- Fly in an ever-evolving digital world, as free, monthly updates continually enrich the simulation. World Updates graphically enhance specific regions of the planet while Simulation Updates deepen the authenticity of the flight experience.
- Hone your skills as a pilot in a variety of aircraft from light planes to commercial jets with comprehensive flight models. Every aircraft includes highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation.
- The new weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather, including accurate cloud cover and cloud layers, wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more.
- From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual piloting to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklists.
- Experience flight any time of day, or any day of the year, allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, and navigation.
- A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1,000 control surfaces per plane allows for a highly accurate flight model for each aircraft.
- No pilot gets left behind regardless of skill level, with all-new tutorials, enhanced landing gear, Discovery Flights and more. Anyone can experience the thrill of flight!
- Experience “Microsoft Flight Simulator” with friends and family on whichever platform you prefer with the introduction of cross-play and cross-save on all available platforms. Online multiplayer on Xbox console requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold subscription (sold separately).
- Buy the digital version of “Microsoft Flight Simulator,” and experience the simulator on Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10 PCs at no additional cost.
