The long-awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now accessible for Xbox Collection X/S and PC alongside Recreation Move Final and PC Recreation Move. Sadly, it appears to have run right into a snag at launch with complaints of lengthy preliminary loading instances. Some customers additionally report loading previous 90 p.c with none additional progress.
Microsoft and Asobo Studio are conscious of the problems, per the official MSFS Help account on Twitter. “With so many customers initializing the sim concurrently, we’ve got a lot of server requests. We’re working to assist resolve the problems as quickly as attainable.” The account additionally recommends rebooting if the preliminary load doesn’t transcend 90 p.c. The one different resolution is to attend for the sport to load usually.
The problems are widespread sufficient to warrant an “Overwhelmingly Unfavourable” response on Steam, with 18 p.c of the 968 consumer opinions (and rising) giving it the thumbs-down. Different notable points embrace no mouse management within the consumer interface, although urgent Alt + Enter seemingly brings up the cursor. Keep tuned for extra updates and attainable options within the meantime.
We’re conscious of consumer studies of lengthy preliminary loading instances into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
With so many customers initializing the sim concurrently, we’ve got a lot of server requests. We’re working to assist resolve the problems as quickly as attainable.
For customers whose…
— MSFS Help (@MSFS_Support) November 19, 2024
