Microsoft Flight Simulator returns after 14 years with features like live weather, traffic and more

Microsoft is launching a new version of its Flight Simulator video game with features like live weather and traffic along with a massive world map. The development comes after a 14-year hiatus for the game. The game allows anyone to role play as a pilot. According to a report by CNN , the game sees players selecting a flight route that begins on a runway. Players are able to achieve liftoff by gaining momentum, and once in the air, they have to balance speed and momentum while avoiding obstacles like buildings. [caption id=“attachment_8724691” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] Flight Simulator. Image: Steam[/caption] The report adds that the Microsoft Flight Simulator is actually an update to the company’s oldest franchise ― the 38-year-old ‘Flight Sim’. In an interaction with CNN, Jorg Neumann, head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, said that he feels like the world maybe shrank a little, adding that the shutdown certainly had a psychological impact. Newmann added that instead of “dumbing down” flight physics they will help gamers fly the plane and make it physically accurate. [caption id=“attachment_8724771” align=“alignnone” width=“1920”] Flight Simulator[/caption] It is available for free if you have the PC/Xbox game pass. The pricing of the Flight Simulator starts at Rs 3,999 for the standard version on both the Microsoft Store and on Steam . If gamers want to access more planes and hand-crafted airports, they need to buy either the Rs 5,999 deluxe version or, for even more of those, the Rs 7,999 premium version. [caption id=“attachment_8724781” align=“alignnone” width=“672”] Image: Microsoft Store[/caption] The base version allows players to land at 36,000 airports and enough of planes to keep them occupied.