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[PC, SUBS] Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Included on Xbox Game Pass PC from Launch (RRP $99.95) @ Microsoft

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[PC, SUBS] Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Included on Xbox Game Pass PC from Launch (RRP $99.95) @ Microsoft
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doweyy on 14/07/2020 - 20:15 news.xbox.com (3849 clicks)
Last edited 15/07/2020 - 15:03 by 1 other user

Greetings everyone, Microsoft Flight Simulator has been confirmed for an August release and it has been confirmed that this will be included in the Xbox Game Pass for PC which is awesome :)

Start preparing for take-off. Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studio are thrilled to announce that Microsoft Flight Simulator launches on August 18, and you can pre-order on Windows 10* or pre-install with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) today.

We have been thrilled and humbled by the support and dedication that has fueled the Flight Sim community for the past 38 years. Since the launch of the very first Microsoft Flight Simulator in 1982, we knew it was finally the right time to develop the next-generation version of Microsoft Flight Simulator. We have the right tools, technology, partners and hardware to release the most realistic and authentic flight simulator to date. Microsoft Flight Simulator features include:

  • Vivid and Detailed Landscapes – 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.

  • A Living World – Earth is vibrant and ever-changing and so is the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator which includes live traffic, real-time weather and animals.

  • Highly Detailed Aircraft – Hone your pilot skills 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.

  • New Checklist System – From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklist.

  • Dynamic Weather – The new weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more.

  • New Day & Night Engine – Experience flight at any time of day or year allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, navigation.

  • Aerodynamic Modeling – A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1,000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.

As always, enjoy :)

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Comments

  • PlagueistheCheap on 14/07/2020 - 20:20
    +11

    YMMB here I come

    • This Guy on 15/07/2020 - 14:28
      +7

      For maximum reality remember to keep the game off for 14 days after arriving at your next destination.

  • beatsntoons on 14/07/2020 - 20:21
    +12

    Genuinely had no desire to play this, but what the heck, it's in my sub. Will give it a go and see if it's any good. Visuals look amazing.

      • ThePasserby on 14/07/2020 - 23:54

        pourquoi??

      • virtual81 on 15/07/2020 - 11:40
        +3

        Sadly if what alpha testers are saying is right then, despite the downvotes you're comment might be pretty accurate.

        No VR - VR take a bit more to implement so a later addition of VR is vaguely understandable.
        No Head Tracking - unforgivable, very easy to implement and should be the minimum standard.
        Bad physics
        Bad controls
        Airports described as 'empty'

        Sounds like they are pushing it out way too early.

        • elementzer0 on 20/07/2020 - 12:50
          +2

          I hadn't heard that and it's definitely a shame. Though I was (am) an X-Plane fan, and wish they would partner with Google Maps and do something similar, FS2020 had the potential to actually be the perfect sim, and would've been worth waiting another year for. On the bright side, it's certainly exciting that there's still room for improvement, as long as someone does actually improve on it.

        • kungfuman on 18/08/2020 - 08:29

          I 100% agree on with the no VR. Microsoft's fear of VR is starting to piss off a lot of people when everyone is on board with VR in many flight sims but Microsoft.

          this may have been good back in 2002 but useless in 2020

          you also can't fly into building anymore it seems in flight simulator.

          I don't agree with you on the controls since its designed to be paired with real flight controls in a real simulator.

          The controls are meant to be based on a real aircraft. I suggest if you want a toy simulator with controls a 2 year old can fly I would play GTA V.

        • lew380 on 18/08/2020 - 13:19

          No Head Tracking! I can't think of anything resembling a Simulator that doesn't support head tracking! This is a hard no deal for me. That being said, these things will be implemented at some point, can't ask for everything at launch these days

      • Abaddon on 18/08/2020 - 20:48

        Depends what kind of flight you are after. DCS World for me (combat aircraft).

        Not sure whether they'll ever do another Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator.

  • syousef on 14/07/2020 - 20:22
    +6

    Only Standard edition is included. Deluxe and Premium Deluxe are not. They add more planes and airports.

    Also need that you need Win 10 1909, a relatively recent processor, and a spare 150GB.

    https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/microsoft-flight-simulator

    Minimum requirements
    OS Windows 10 (v. 1909)
    Processor Intel i5-4460, Ryzen 3 1200
    GPU NVIDIA GTX 770, Radeon RX 570
    Memory 8 GB RAM, 2 GB VRAM
    Storage 150 GB
    DirectX DirectX 11

    • Tiges98 on 14/07/2020 - 20:26
      +13

      Honestly not as demanding as I thought it'd be.

      • syousef on 14/07/2020 - 20:28
        +5

        Bare in mind those are minimum's not recommended. I don't think the experience will be very nice on a machine that just meets minimums.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/07/2020 - 20:48
        +3

        This example from the Alpha (from a couple of months back) running on an i9-9900k/2080 shows it struggling to hit 30 fps at 1080p with settings at max: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1RT4y137Ao?from=search&seid…

        (Yes, that poster broke the NDA.)

        I'm personally thinking that my 2080 won't be able to handle this at 4K or when they release the VR update.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/07/2020 - 23:15
          +3

          I'd probably wait for a release review, an Alpha is usually very poorly optimised with lots of debugging still turned on. I understand some of the rendering is taking place in the cloud so it should be easier to run, but hence the required subscription.

          • Agret on 11/08/2020 - 15:08

            @[Deactivated]:

            I understand some of the rendering is taking place in the cloud so it should be easier to run, but hence the required subscription.

            There's no subscription required, you get the standard edition included if you have Games Pass but you can still just buy the game standalone (and have to for the Deluxe/Premium Deluxe Versions) — you don't need to pay a seperate subscription to play the game though.

            This example from the Alpha (from a couple of months back) running on an i9-9900k/2080 shows it struggling to hit 30 fps at 1080p with settings at max

            Keep in mind max settings is probably using a lot of computation power rendering parcticles in clouds and light refractions, reflections, etc. — you don't have to play at max to have it looking great and often the difference between High & Max in games is not very noticeable except for your FPS halving. It's nice to have when you come back to the game in 5-10yrs time and can run it on max without a hitch though as you know you are getting the best possible fidelity.

        • kungfuman on 18/08/2020 - 10:29
          +1

          thats ok most people don't own a 4K VR headset.

          most people will have a oculus rift S or oculus quest to use.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/08/2020 - 21:07

          I’ve been running it on a 3600x and 2080 at 1440 ultrawide on very high/ultra settings and it’s been perfect.

    • Farrba on 14/07/2020 - 20:41

      will this work on macbook pro 2017? i7 16gb.

      • syousef on 14/07/2020 - 20:43

        No Idea I'm afraid. I didn't make the cut for the beta program so I'm finding out at the same time as everyone else, and I'm not a Mac user but it looks like 7th gen i7. If so you should be okay but I wouldn't order till I was sure.

      • edfoo on 14/07/2020 - 21:11
        +13

        Apple computers and gaming are mutually exclusive XD

      • WhyAmICommenting on 14/07/2020 - 21:17

        Probably well enough but not at retina resolution if you have that

      • Ezekiel2320 on 14/07/2020 - 22:34

        With Intel integrated graphics? No

      • Brendoo on 15/07/2020 - 08:26

        Not a chance with a default setup. Add an eGPU to your MacBook Pro with say a GTX 1080 graphics minimum and you should be good to go (get as much graphics power as you can afford, go higher if you can).

    • ozb88 on 14/07/2020 - 21:31

      Is this 100%? I was able to select the Premium Deluxe edition and do the pre-order download on my game pass sub.

    • Phaded on 18/08/2020 - 21:51

      Running 30-40fps on 1080 medium
      I7 2600k @4ghz
      8gb ram
      Gtx 780

      Its definitely doable

  • tommypickles on 14/07/2020 - 20:27
    +1

    Will it support VR headsets (Vive, Oculus, etc)?

    • vee124 on 14/07/2020 - 20:28
      +5

      Not at this stage, but it's in the pipeline.

    • ecenshu on 14/07/2020 - 20:28

      No VR support at launch which means hopefully they'll add it after…

      • cosmokram3r on 14/07/2020 - 22:34
        +1

        I'll wait until VR support is added. I need maximum immersion

        • OkayFray on 15/07/2020 - 11:35
          +1

          Likewise, I'm really looking forward to this game but I'm happy to wait for it. If VR gets implemented I'll get it immediately though.

          • cosmokram3r on 15/07/2020 - 11:37
            +1

            @OkayFray: Can you imagine the type of PC you'll need though for high quality in VR lol

            • OkayFray on 15/07/2020 - 13:09
              +3

              @cosmokram3r: Just waiting for a day where VR doesn't feel like looking at a CRT through a keyhole!
              I exaggerate, but I'd love to see the state VR is in in 10 years

            • Abaddon on 18/08/2020 - 20:56

              @cosmokram3r: Give us headtracking. I have a nice big readable high framerate display in front of me.

    • WorkingLowJam on 15/07/2020 - 00:32
      +1

      It won't even support basic head tracking like TrackIR on release.

    • realist123 on 06/08/2020 - 07:44

      Only the new HP Reverb G2

  • syousef on 14/07/2020 - 20:31

    Pricing for pre-order on the Microsoft AU store:

    • Standard $99.95
    • Deluxe $139.95
    • Premium Deluxe $179.95

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/microsoft-flight-simulator…

    Definitely go with Gamepass if you're just wanting to play Standard.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/07/2020 - 20:37

      You might be able to buy the upgrade packs for the Game Pass version too, based on some of the comments I've read and as is the case with some other Game Pass games.

      • Mooncakes on 14/07/2020 - 20:49

        Yeah they'll most likely add it like they did with Forza Horizon 4

  • derweep on 14/07/2020 - 20:32
    +3

    Premium Deluxe for $179.95, that's pretty steep but if you really into flight sim, so be it.

    • syousef on 14/07/2020 - 20:35
      -3

      For that price you can get a pretty sweet yoke or joystick or pedals (not all 3) and the older FSX or X-Plane. So even if you're a simmer it's not a straight up choice.

      • Mooncakes on 14/07/2020 - 20:50
        -1

        Apparently planes and airports in Xplane i think it is are like $60 per plane and $30 per airport so that'll add up.

        • syousef on 14/07/2020 - 21:58
          -1

          You can get free planes including those that come with the sim or you can pay USD400 and up for the right to use addon aircraft commercially. MSFS will come with planes as well but the addons won't be free for it either and if you've ever heard of PMDG, you'll now that $60 is dirt cheap..

    • zacsg1 on 14/07/2020 - 20:36
      +5

      I look at it this way, the next flight sim is more than likely over 10 years away so whats an extra $80…

    • kungfuman on 18/08/2020 - 09:00

      people pay more than this for Collectors version of games.

      pretty sure this is not as expensive as people think.

  • plasmapuff on 14/07/2020 - 20:33

    What’s the cheapest way to get a game pass subscription?

    • Mooncakes on 14/07/2020 - 20:50

      Have you upgraded to game pass ultimate before?

      • plasmapuff on 14/07/2020 - 20:52

        No. Coming from PS system

        • 4agte on 14/07/2020 - 21:38
          +4

          12 Month Xbox Live Gold Membership BRAZIL from cdkeys. Can stack up to 3 years. Then convert to ultimate for $1 https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/live/gold/upgrade

          • cashews on 14/07/2020 - 22:01
            +1

            @4agte: By far the best way to get game pass.

          • cosmokram3r on 14/07/2020 - 22:49

            @4agte: How does this work? Do you need an Xbox for it? I just want it for MFS2020 on PC.

            • 4agte on 14/07/2020 - 23:35
              +6

              @cosmokram3r: Create Xbox AU account
              Buy Brazil Gold code from cdkeys.
              Use a BZL VPN. Eg. NordVPN
              Check the VPN is coming up as correct country https://whatismyipaddress.com/
              Redeem GOLD code at https://redeem.microsoft.com/
              Redeem multiple codes if you have them
              Convert GOLD to Ultimate xbox/pc for $1 https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/live/gold/upgrade

              • cosmokram3r on 14/07/2020 - 23:36

                @4agte: Looks like that'll be $45 per 12 months or $60 per 12 months for the game pass direct with AU hmm need to decide if I can be bothered doing all that to save $15

                • 4agte on 14/07/2020 - 23:41

                  @cosmokram3r: If not going to use or share the xbox side of things than you might just be happy signing up for game pass for pc as I think you are suggesting

                  • cosmokram3r on 14/07/2020 - 23:42

                    @4agte: My gf has an Xbox with xbox live. Can I use that to connect to my PC?

                    • 4agte on 15/07/2020 - 00:09

                      @cosmokram3r: No. It isn't a game streaming service. Mainly a game subscription service

                • RogerSa on 15/07/2020 - 08:02

                  @cosmokram3r: it is 45$ per 13 months or 60$ per 12 months. It all took me one minute.

                • RobBoss on 18/08/2020 - 22:26

                  @cosmokram3r: hahah yeah i'll probably just spend the 15

              • RogerSa on 15/07/2020 - 07:57
                +1

                @4agte: I did exactly as above and everything worked great. I've got 13 months (one month additional). Thanks.

              • caleb2003 on 16/07/2020 - 09:48

                @4agte: How to do this when I've had gamepass gold conversion previously which has now expired?

              • cosmokram3r on 16/07/2020 - 22:35

                @4agte: Ended up doing it and it worked a treat. 13 months for $48 and it only took 2-3 min.

                Thanks for the instructions.

              • enigma48 on 27/07/2020 - 17:44
                +1

                @4agte: Thanks for the instructions!

                Have you (or anyone else) got the "You currently have a subscription from a different region. If it still doesn't work, please contact customer support." message when trying to do the Ultimate upgrade?

              • quacka on 09/08/2020 - 23:30

                @4agte: Does this only work on new accounts? I bought 36 months from cdkeys, add it to my account sucessfully and cannot upgrade now.
                Its trying to convert it for me and asking me to pay $15.95 a month :(

          • plasmapuff on 15/07/2020 - 09:53
            +1

            @4agte: Thanks mate. Much appreciated. :)

          • nikoris on 22/07/2020 - 02:39

            @4agte: and what if i upgraded before?

    • ozb88 on 14/07/2020 - 21:33

      Sometimes JB have a buy 3 months, get 3 months free. I loaded up on it last time the offer was on and got about 18 months worth.

      Well worth the money, can play on PC or Xbox - great selection of games in there.

    • Xenocaust on 14/07/2020 - 23:15
      +1

      The official way is only $4.95 a month anyway

      https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/xbox-game-pass/pc-games

  • vee124 on 14/07/2020 - 20:34
    +4

    I've played it, and without breaking NDA, it's worth the money.

    • syousef on 14/07/2020 - 20:36
      +6

      With respect, that's going to be very subjective. People get very different things out of sims, and some people find them too boring to play if they're free.

      Don't get me wrong. At that price I am glad some people are impressed.

    • virtual81 on 15/07/2020 - 11:46

      This is the first post on a public forum that I've seen that has recommended it.
      I'm sceptical.

      • fatal on 19/08/2020 - 18:40

        lmao what, it's a great game mate. People enjoying it are too busy playing.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/07/2020 - 20:40
    -8

    Based on the negs the Hamilton on Disney+ post got (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/549336), I expect the gamers who negged that deal will, for reasons of consistency ("content included with a subcription is not a deal" etc.), neg this deal too.

    I enjoyed Hamilton, and am very much looking forward to this!

  • priceaintright on 14/07/2020 - 21:17

    Anyone have any idea if Cashrewards/Shopback consider Xbox Live Games as Xbox Games for that 5.5% cashback?

  • spuderump on 14/07/2020 - 21:23
    +13

    Do I have to serve 14 day quarantine if flying into Melbourne Airport?

    • garvani on 14/07/2020 - 21:35

      You can't fly into Melbourne airport. In the game or real life 🤣

      • [Deactivated] on 14/07/2020 - 21:38
        +2

        You can fly into MEL, it just won't be a handcrafted airport.

    • kungfuman on 18/08/2020 - 08:35
      -2

      you should fly a bomber and fix the problem of Melbourne right away in flight simulator………… too much??

  • garvani on 14/07/2020 - 21:28
    -4

    Edit. Found my answer.
    Yes 29970 airports just for show, only 20-40 you can take off from.
    Also zero Australian airports. However safe to say one will eventually come as a DLC
    I am disappointed

    • doweyy on 14/07/2020 - 21:36
      +3

      Seems like Sydney Airport (YSSY) is included in the standard edition? Its in the list on the linked page.

    • downbythecreek on 14/07/2020 - 21:36
      +1

      Sydney International is available.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/07/2020 - 21:36
      +8

      The 30-40 airports included with the game packs are "handcrafted", meaning they're manually modelled with a high degree of fidelity. The layouts and visual appearance should be pretty true-to-life. The ~37,000 other airports are procedurally generated based off satellite imagery/aerial photos (and other data).

      Edit: Replying to edited comment.

      • garvani on 14/07/2020 - 21:39
        +2

        Correct you are. Sydney is there, sorry don't sure how I missed it. It's a start, here's hoping a lot more come out

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 14/07/2020 - 21:37

      I read today that Sydney is included in the standard edition. Will try find link

      Edit. Guys above me beat me

    • zombrex on 14/07/2020 - 22:04
      +3

      That does not sound correct. My understanding is you can use all airports in the game.
      But some are much more detailed and true to life because they have been handcrafted.
      Happy to be corrected if I am wrong.

    • ozb88 on 14/07/2020 - 22:08
      +3

      This is not true. All airports available to use, only 20-40 will be as high detail as what you see in the trailers.

    • vee124 on 14/07/2020 - 22:08
      +5

      Its not "just for show" there are 37,000 airports available to land and takeoff with them being hand created. The one seen between editions are merely super detailed. Think of default airports being a 9/10 compared to P3D or X-Plane, with the detailed being 10/10.

      All other airports are designed with azure and Bing maps telemetry, combined with crowdsourcing from the alpha forums. These have still been "hand crafted" but to a lesser degree.

      Ive played it.

  • Tuttle on 14/07/2020 - 22:32

    Will be epic once Orbx improve Aus from default (that's if there's still a decent market in them doing their home country first before the bigger markets..)

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 14/07/2020 - 22:47
    +1

    When this was announced I was really hoping, despite not believing, that it would come to Xbox. When I saw "Xbox Game Pass" in the title I was like YEEEEEAH but here I am with my Chromebook sitting in envy for the first time in, basically ever, of computer gamers. Enjoy, you (profanity).

    • manbearpig on 15/07/2020 - 10:19

      It's bound to come to Xbox Series X, and based on Microsoft's policy going forward, if they make one for Xbox Series X then they'll have to release it on Xbox One too.

      • TheDukeOfNukem on 15/07/2020 - 12:29
        +1

        Is it though? Is it really? It's not really a series renowned for it's console presence.

  • toughgamer on 14/07/2020 - 22:49

    Omg omg omg omg omg

    Need to talk to wife about getting a joystick
    Also just bought an ultrawide for dis shit.

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