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Review: ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’

Latest high-tech software version is everything to everyone—really.

'Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024' (MSFS2024) is a comprehensive next chapter in the storied franchise. [Courtesy: MSFS2024]
'Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024' (MSFS2024) is a comprehensive next chapter in the storied franchise. [Courtesy: MSFS2024]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS2024) is a significant evolution built "by the community, for the community," featuring a brand-new, cloud-streamed software architecture for enhanced performance and expandability.
  • It introduces a major overhaul in visual and environmental realism, including advanced mapping techniques, dynamic seasons, improved ground interaction, and new weather and atmospheric effects.
  • Aircraft systems modeling is extensively deepened with features like hydraulics, electrical circuits, wear and tear, and a new electronic flight bag (EFB), aiming for the "most realistic piloting experience."
  • A comprehensive new career mode offers diverse missions, aircraft ownership, and casual challenge/photography modes, designed to engage both seasoned simmers and new players.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS2024) is a comprehensive next chapter in the storied franchise that builds on the successes of MSFS2020 and adds more, much more, to the flight simulation experience.

There’s a great deal to be excited about.

Sean Siff

Sean Siff is a private pilot who has worked in marketing in the aviation industry. He’s an active flight sim user as he works to stay current in the airplane.

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