Game Rant chats with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 CEO Sebastian Wloch about how the sim makes life easier for brand-new virtual pilots.

In the latest development update, the team has also mentioned how there have been some "significant issues" after porting marketplace content from Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) to the new entry. So "non-aircraft content" from the existing release is being "temporarily" deactivated:

J ust like its predecessor, with the entirety of planet Earth available to explore, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a whole lot to do. 2020’s Microsoft Flight Simulator was

After a rough launch plagued by server issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now running a lot smoother. Players can finally take to the skies over the simulated earth that Asobo has created. You can go anywhere you please as the game streams insane amounts of satellite data to recreate cities and famous landmarks.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the latest in the decades-long series of flight sims, with more aircraft types, detail and new activities.

At its launch on November 19, 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is also available to users with an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, commonly listed for a far lower monthly price than its $69.99 MSRP and the best way to try a game if you're unsure of its appeal.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is preparing to land in your home in less than a week, launching on November 19, 2024. This highly anticipated entry in the flight simulation series promises significant improvements over the 2020 version, highlighted by the introduction of a Career Mode featuring a variety of flight-based missions.

Career Mode in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 begins with the very basics and working towards a first solo flight. Once completed, the Private Pilot License for Airplanes is unlocked and the first batch of missions becomes available. From here, it’s down to you to unlock the rest.

“We knew the excitement was high for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, but frankly, we completely underestimated how high, and it has really overwhelmed our infrastructure,” series head Jorg Neumann said. “We’re really sorry, we want to apologize.”

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on Steam and the Microsoft Store today. Developed once again by Asobo -