In an announcement that took everyone by surprise, Microsoft has just revealed the imminent release of the long-awaited sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. While the 2020 version of this flight simulator has just been a resounding success, the developers have decided to embark on an ambitious new project. The presentation video reveals an enticing overview of the new features offered by this suite, placing particular emphasis on the activities offered.
The official Xbox Twitter account has confirmed that this is indeed a brand new version of the MSFS series, dispelling doubts about a possible MSFS 2020 expansion. This confusion was fueled by the previous announcement stating that MSFS 2020 would be supported for ten years.
The release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is scheduled for the year 2024, without further details on the exact release date. Among the features and planes featured in the trailer, we find:
Activities featured in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 announcement video:
- Aerial firefighting
- Search and rescue
- Cargo transport by helicopter
- Air ambulance service
- Agricultural aviation
- mountain rescue
- Skydiving
- Aerial construction
- Transportation of industrial cargo
- Remote cargo operations
- VIP rental services
- Air races
- Flying gliders
- Scientific Research
- Experimental flights
- Low altitude training
Unreleased aircraft featured in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 video:
- Canadair CL-415 Aerial Firefighter
- Airbus A330
- Agricultural spreader
- Airbus A330 Beluga XL
- Airbus A400M, military transport aircraft
- Astro ONE, experimental personal racing drone
- A10C Warthog
- Cirrus SF50
- Airships
- hot air balloons
This opening to a wider audience, via this mission system, is welcome and reminds us of a certain SnowRunner, who knows how to offer new activities with each update to keep players on their toes.
Too hasty! I've been playing Flight Simulator for years, and I can't wait to fly the new planes they'll bring to us. I'm such a fan that I totally invested in a joystick, a seat and everything needed to be in total immersion.
It's great Estelle, excellent choice!