Microsoft Flight Simulator 2022 gets August 18 release date, preorders live

Microsoft Flight Simulator targets an August 18 release, marking the arrival of its next cloud-powered entry in the earth of virtual aviation. The hotly-anticipated entry tackles the simulation genre on an unparalleled scale, leveraging in-firm satellite information, and AI to create a faithful representation of the earth. Farther layered with foliage mapping, real-fourth dimension weather, and other external sources, information technology positions Flight Simulator as i of Microsoft's conceptually ambitious projects on the horizon.

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With Microsoft Flight Simulator launching in mere weeks, preorders have simultaneously gone live, with iii flavors up for grabs. The 3 Flight Simulator editions farther characteristic the same base of operations content, with an accurate world, with the same worldwide visual allegiance, and advanced flight models. The Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Edition ships with xx planes and 30 handcrafted airports, available for $60 as a i-fourth dimension purchase, or through its Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.

Microsoft also sells a Deluxe Edition, with an additional five planes and airports for $90, while the Premium Deluxe grants ten further planes and airports for $120. Nosotros also see a limited physical disc-based release, sold through Aerosoft in Europe.

The Legend Returns

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2022 Box Art

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2022 takes to the skies on August xviii, promising a cloud-powered globe, with authenticity on an unmatched calibration. It's headed exclusively to Windows 10 PCs, with preorders now live in three flavors.

Microsoft is just talking its Windows 10 release through its integrated storefront at launch but tells Windows Key information technology hasn't ruled out other platforms like Steam for a later date. "We have nothing new to share regarding additional versions, merely our goal is to have 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' bachelor on equally many platforms equally possible," a Microsoft spokesperson said.

For the latest on Microsoft Flight Simulator, don't miss our roundup of everything you need to know, including our latest on the closed beta, and the pinnacle features to watch.

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