[Xbox @ E3 2021] Microsoft Flight Simulator Headed to Xbox Series X Next Month

Were you one of the many whose PC was left chugging when trying to use Microsoft Flight Simulator? Should you have an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console then you may be in luck from 27 July 2021, with Microsoft releasing their latest flight simulator on their latest gen consoles.

The console will be available to purchase both as a standalone game and included as part of an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Those with the latter can pre-install the game now, and have it teasingly taunting you on your home screen for the next month.

This will be the first time that a Microsoft Flight Simulator game has been available on consoles, and will bring over 37 thousand airports, 2 million cities, 1.5 billion buildings and more to the platform.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator team also announced a free Top Gun: Maverick expansion in partnership with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the launch of the new “Top Gun: Maverick” movie so you can experience first-hand what it’s like to be a U.S. Navy Top Gun. The expansion pack and the movie will premiere on November 19, 2021.

Promoted features of Microsoft Flight Simulator include:

• 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.
• Earth is vibrant and ever-changing, and so is the world of “Microsoft Flight Simulator” which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals. 
• Fly in an ever-evolving digital world, as free, monthly updates continually enrich the simulation. World Updates graphically enhance specific regions of the planet while Simulation Updates deepen the authenticity of the flight experience.
• Hone your skills as a pilot 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.
• The new weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather, including accurate cloud cover and cloud layers, wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more.
• From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual piloting to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklists.
• Experience flight any time of day, or any day of the year, allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, and navigation.
• A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1,000 control surfaces per plane allows for a highly accurate flight model for each aircraft.
• No pilot gets left behind regardless of skill level, with all-new tutorials, enhanced landing gear, Discovery Flights and more. Anyone can experience the thrill of flight!
• Experience “Microsoft Flight Simulator” with friends and family on whichever platform you prefer with the introduction of cross-play and cross-save on all available platforms. Online multiplayer on Xbox console requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold subscription (sold separately).
• Buy the digital version of “Microsoft Flight Simulator,” and experience the simulator on Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10 PCs at no additional cost.