Almost three decades after the debut of Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0, Microsoft Game Studios brings you Microsoft Flight, a fresh perspective on the long-standing genre. Thanks to a free-to-play release model and a huge variety of gameplay options to experience, Microsoft Flight welcomes everyone, including long-time fans, to experience the magic of flight!
In Microsoft Flight, players view the world from above in a visually stunning and realistic representation of the earth, complete with region-specific weather patterns, foliage, terrain and landmarks. Players can choose to take the helm using highly rendered, accurate cockpits and authentic piloting procedures, or simply use their mouse and keyboard to control the plane in an exterior view. More experienced players can tailor the flight controls to match their skill level, making Microsoft Flight easy for beginners while still challenging for the most accomplished PC pilots.
Like the exact opposite of a real commercial airline, free-to-play Microsoft Flight gets gamers up in the air and flying as quickly and painlessly as possible -- or at least as painlessly as Games for Windows Live will allow. It does a commendable job of showing newcomers the ropes, and letting them freely take in the sights of beautiful Hawai'i... and that's about all. Free content is as thin as the air at 30,000 feet, and Flight will need more than this to fulfill its huge potential of reinvigorating interest in the neglected genre. Read More »
Microsoft sends word that its free-to-play flight sim is less than a month away from spreading its wings. Amusingly, the ESRB has labeled Microsoft Flight as containing "Mild Violence" and "Crude Humor." Given that this is a non-combat flight sim, I'm interested to see how they've managed to work in violent flatulence. Some kind of experimental new propulsion system, perhaps? If you haven't heard much about it yet, check out our preview while you wait, and watch the latest "Webisode" making-of video below. Read More »
We've known for quite awhile that Microsoft has been working on the newest entry in its Flight Simulator franchise -- we just didn't know much about it. That all changed a few weeks ago when we had a chance to see Microsoft Flight in action on a guided tour of its upcoming beta. Read More »
Microsoft Flight Simulator holds a special place in the hearts of many a PC gamer, and fans of the sim now have the opportunity to get their foot in the door for the franchise's rebirth. Registration for the Microsoft Flight beta, scheduled for take off in January 2012, is now open. Read More »
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Also known as: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2012, Microsoft Flight Next
Release Region: United States
Release Date: February 29, 2012
Publisher: Microsoft
E for Everyone Crude Humor, Mild ViolenceRelease Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: TBA 2012
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Region: Japan
Release Date: TBA 2012
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Region: Australia
Release Date: February 29, 2012
Publisher: Microsoft
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