Time moves quickly, too quickly in fact. And casually, the Flight Simulator from Microsoft and Asobo Studio already dates from 2020, which is already 4 years old and the least we can say is that Asobo Studio and Microsoft surprised us with a game, or rather a successful simulation with a clever mix of a new graphics engine, data from Bing Maps but also flight data, air traffic and even the weather. To understand, all the data is real data so that real fans but also new fans could only appreciate the work of Asobo Studio at its true value. Besides, we don’t know if you know, but since then, Microsoft Flight Simulator has served as an official simulation for certain schools and it’s impressive for a video game to serve as an educational basis.
The complaints of the 2020 version
So obviously, everything wasn’t rosy and that’s why we’re going to welcome Microsoft Film Simulator 2024 on November 19. Also, last September, we were able to participate in a hands-on session for the next simulator. flight from Asobo Studio. In the complaints, we obviously talk about the limits of the graphics engine, both in terms of models and cartography, the growing size of the installation, a certain lack of challenges to get back into it or to discover the game in a different way. Also, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 aims to correct and respond to the complaints of the 2020 version.
A new installation
We start with the installation. In the 2020 version, everything was downloaded and installed on your computer or console. In 2024, we will be entitled to a hybrid installation with the vital part installed on our PC or console while the data from the different missions will be installed in real time from the cloud. Please note, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is not a cloud game. We are talking about access to data stored in the cloud which is downloaded when we need it and which will be deleted if we do not use it after a certain period. The advantage of such a choice allows you to save a lot of space on your PC or console but it also allows much faster loading times.
The new engine
As we will have understood, the engine has been revised to take into account not only this new hybrid installation but also to offer a more efficient engine. And the least we can say is that during our first tests, we found Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 very beautiful. The cartography has changed a lot and we find a whole bunch of reliefs that we didn’t have before. Even more interesting, buildings and the like are superbly modeled and it’s a real pleasure to fly over its larger-than-life areas. According to Microsoft, we are talking about a level of detail up to 4000 times higher. Moreover, you can even land anywhere and get out of your aircraft. Crazy crazy.
Depending on your version, you will be entitled to a different number of flying devices and airports at departure. If we settle for the Standard version, we will be entitled to 70 flying devices and 150 airports while the Aviator version offers 125 flying devices and 160 airports. And speaking of flying devices, we have all kinds, from planes to helicopters, and the icing on the cake is that wear and tear is part of the game and we will have to pay attention to the condition of our devices ruffles.
Career and Photo Modes
We found the 2020 version a little weak in terms of content to motivate players to continue or to come back? Asobo Studio and Microsoft have listened to all the feedback and now offer a very comprehensive Career mode. We’re talking about more than three million activities to do during your career, such as playing Death Stranding for example (understanding the delivery of packages from point A to point B), doing helicopter rescue missions, etc. Obviously, not everything is accessible at the start and you will have to pass skill levels such as the licenses in Gran Turismo 7. And we can only remember that it is a simulator and that you will have to be good and competent to advance in the game.
But Career mode is not the only way to progress and have fun in the game. In fact, Asobo Studio offers a new and very interesting Photo mode. It will be necessary, as we understand, to take photos but with mandatory criteria such as seeing your camera from behind, using the wide angle or even having the sun in front. In short, for a beginner like us, this Photo mode turned out to be super fun and allows you to gently introduce yourself to the joys of aviation. On top of that, we discover magical places all over the world. Impressive.
A huge lifespan
And as this is what Asobo Studio has been offering since the beginning, the game will now be offering content regularly with new game areas, new exams, new devices, etc. We also don’t forget the competitions that Asobo promises to organize over different durations in order to keep players connected and motivated. These new challenges will arrive every week and will allow you to compete against the entire community.
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