Question Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Question Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been revealed as an exciting update for fans.
Yeah, I noticed the announcement yesterday. Even though I don’t play Sim games, this one really catches my eye. I might try it if I have the right hardware to handle its big graphics and CPU needs.
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I haven’t played the last one before.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 seems stunning. It looks just like a game from today’s standards.
The team says this new simulator is built to use the newest tech in simulation, cloud, machine learning, graphics, and gaming, aiming for the most advanced and immersive flight experience yet. It will also run on the latest version of Asobo’s engine.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3xp-SnZDoY&t=95s
The year 2020 also seems amazing with highly realistic graphics, especially on a 4K system. Many are upset about the announcement since Microsoft mentioned supporting 2020 for ten years. It doesn't seem like that will actually happen. So, is it a sim or a game? The 2024 update appears to align more with gaming trends, and I'm open to it. Outside of hardware expenses, I haven't spent much on software upgrades and probably won't. I regret the frustration of some YouTubers and sim fans who spent money on add-ons based on Microsoft's promise, now that this is confirmed. Most complaints have centered around that. I don't mind much—I plan to carry over my investment to the 2024 version and will check this thread later if needed.
It seems uncertain, but I believe it's a simulation game. The official details state:
"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a standalone simulator and the next-gen follow-up to Microsoft Flight Simulator that debuted in 2020. All current aircraft and airports from Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020), plus most Marketplace extensions, will remain compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024."
So it's an update to 2020.
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My initial view hasn't shifted... it's a simulator running on a PC with the right flight controls... no one is simulating on an Xbox with a controller. That group is just playing a video game.
It makes you think about what they might have done if Microsoft had kept releasing the Combat Flight Simulator series after 2002. That would have been exciting. You can still find warbirds with extra parts for FS2020, but it's not the same experience when you can't use weapons to shoot down opponents. Also, the Russians haven't updated the IL-2 Sturmovik in a decade, so their latest version feels outdated compared to games like War Thunder or World of Warplanes.
It's quite usable with the appropriate hardware... the running meme on many FS pages often shows real-life photos alongside game images, making people debate which is genuine.
It looks impressive.
MSFS tends to be a demanding title, but a 10600k should likely handle it. I began in early 2021 with a 10900k, but only had 24GB VRAM on a 3090.
I’m not sure how well an 8GB card would perform... but it probably wouldn’t be great. These cards are now the new 4GB models, and performance will likely decline further in 2023 and later.
I did get a laugh about playing flying in GTA V as if it were MSFS.
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Yeah, my 10600K is quite powerful, usually seeing less than 20% usage in most games, but my RX Vega 64 isn’t built for a game like MSFS 2020. When I tried it, everything looked very pixelated, with extremely low frame rates and it felt almost impossible to play. (And considering I know how to adjust the game settings to get the best performance), waiting that long just makes the experience really unpleasant.
You're right, a simulator isn't the same as driving in GTA, but flying in GTA V is quite enjoyable and the aircraft are easy to control even with basic inputs like keyboard and mouse.
My point is that I’d prefer more standalone flight games that capture the essence of what GTA V offers in its flying feature. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to play a top-notch flight simulator, but I haven’t found one that works well on any hardware yet.
On the other hand, I’m happy some people are already having fun with flying games if they have the right equipment and controllers.