MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2024
Developer Asobo Studio Publisher Xbox Game Studios Format PC, Xbox Series Release 2024
Even with an opening caption announcing “the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator”, it takes a little while for the penny to drop: this isn’t an expansion, but a standalone sequel. We bristle – until we realise it’s somehow been four years since Asobo’s successful reboot and that it’s not too soon for a followup. Not least given what’s on offer here: encouraging you to “pursue your dream of a career in aviation”, it presents a huge variety of options, from helicopter mountain rescue and cargo-transport operations to crop-dusting missions. There are scientific research quests that ask you to fly close to climatological phenomena, VIP charter flights, and hot-air balloon tours besides. It’s a clever way to encourage you to try out a variety of flying vehicles, giving you time to adapt to their handling and work your way towards mastery.