Last year, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS2020) announced the Xbox Series X|S version at the same time as the PC version. At the E3 event this morning, Microsoft officially announced that the Xbox version will be launched next month-July 27. Even more exciting is that November will cooperate with the “Top Gun” sequel movie “Top Gun Marverick” to launch free fighter and aircraft carrier expansion packs.
MSFS2020 Chief Commander Jorg Neumann said that the Xbox Series X｜S version will be provided to Xbox Game Pass members at the same time, and MSFS2020 can be ordered and pre-installed on the same day, looking forward to the same depth as the PC version.
Xbox Series X｜S version MSFS2020 will also have real-time weather, providing more than 37,000 airports, 2 million cities, 1.5 billion buildings and real mountains, roads, rivers, animals, and traffic. Jorg also said that the Xbox Series X｜S version can also enjoy free World Update, including the Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Benelux that have been launched, and the download content that will be launched in the future. In addition, it will also cooperate with accessory manufacturers to launch additional accessories to enhance the immersive gaming experience.
It is known that aviation fans can purchase officially certified third-party production airports and airplanes through the in-game MarketPlace just like the PC version. It is currently unknown whether a large number of free add-ons of the community version can be installed like the PC version, such as the recently popular helicopter Airbus H135 and other aircraft.
The development team also announced that it will cooperate with Paramount Pictures, which has just announced its acquisition by Amazon, to launch a free expansion pack on the day of the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” on November 19 this year. From the promotional videos, we can see that many US military fighters and aircraft carriers have very fine interiors, and there are also air force pilots. Although MSFS2020 cannot conduct air combat, I believe it can also excite aviation fans.
Although many people were eager to try the real scenery of MSFS2020 last year, high-end graphics cards and other computer hardware have been enthusiastic about making friends who want to become pilots have to pay a considerable price. The Xbox Series X|S version is believed to greatly reduce the cost, and it will be quite a threat to the PS5 camp.