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technology1 year ago

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces AI Challenges and Underestimated Demand

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 utilized machine learning and AI to create its detailed map data, a task that would have been impossible to complete manually. The development involved 800 people, with AI helping to generate terrain details by marking up 28,000 tiles representing Earth's landscapes. Despite concerns about AI leading to job losses, the project saw team growth. The game, released on November 19, faced initial server issues due to underestimated demand and is available on Xbox and PC, including Game Pass.

gaming1 year ago

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces Launch Day Turbulence Amid New Features

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launched on Xbox and PC, but players are experiencing a 'loading unusually long' message with progress bars stuck at 97%, rendering the game unplayable. Despite pre-loading options, the game is facing significant launch issues, and neither developer Asobo Studio nor publisher Xbox Game Studios have provided a fix or comment on the situation.

gaming1 year ago

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Launches with New Features and Game Pass Access

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers, offering enhanced visuals and new features like World Photographer mode and Aviation Careers. Developed by Asobo Studio, the game builds on its predecessor with improved ground details, new activities, and additional global elements such as helipads and glider airports.

gaming2 years ago

"MSFS Players Demand Time Travel Feature, Developers Show Interest"

Players of Microsoft Flight Simulator are requesting a time machine feature that would allow them to revisit historical weather events and famous flights. The game's developer, Asobo Studio, built the simulation using raw data such as satellite imagery and real-world weather information. While the idea of historical weather is something the team has considered, the necessary data does not currently exist. However, the head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Jorg Neumann, has not ruled out the possibility in the future, stating that the game will continue to evolve and they may figure it out at some point. The latest update for the game, focused on flight mechanics, is now available.

gaming2 years ago

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Accurate Aviation Activities with Improved Graphics and Physics.

During FlightSimExpo 2023, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's head developer and Asobo Studio's CEO presented new gameplay details for the upcoming game, including 16 Pilot Lifestyles, improved "Thin Client," immersive weather effects, improved texture details, and more in-depth systems for piloting aircraft. The game will be released in 2024 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

gaming2 years ago

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Accurate Aviation Activities with Improved Graphics and Physics.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will have a thin client download, a new physics and aerodynamics engine, and improved graphical features such as storms and tornados. The game will also see improvements in aircraft systems and a wear and tear system for aircraft. The current version of the game will continue to be supported, with a new aircraft and a free Cities Update coming soon.

gaming2 years ago

Microsoft announces significantly evolved Flight Simulator 2024 with new features.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been announced as an all-new game featuring a "significantly evolved" version of Asobo's engine. The game will introduce new aviation-based jobs, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, and hot air balloon tour guide. It will also have in-depth air races. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to release on PC and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.