As part of the Xbox and Bethesda game showcase, Xbox Game Studios finally revealed a release date forMicrosoft Flight Simulatorfor Xbox Series X owners. PC fans have been exploring the skies ofMicrosoft Flight Simulator, but now console fans will get a taste of the simulation game.
Xbox Series X owners who have been waiting forMicrosoft Flight Simulatorto come to console won’t have to wait long according to an E3 trailer that confirmed its release date.Microsoft Flight Simulatorwill be landing on the Xbox Series X on July 27, leaving flight simulation fans just over a month left to wait.
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The footage ofMicrosoft Flight Simulatorthat Xbox showed off during E3 weekend was captured in real-time 4K on the Xbox Series X, giving fans of the next-gen console a good idea of what it will look like. Xbox Game Studios also confirmed a new expansion coming toMicrosoft Flight Simulatorafter the Xbox Series X releaseand it will be free for all fans of the flight simulation game. This expansion focuses on theTop Gunfranchise and it will release this Fall, though no official release date has been set.
Microsoft Flight Simulatorreleased in the Summer of 2020and flight simulator enthusiasts on PC have been enjoying the experience ever since. When the Xbox Series X was unveiled, many flight simulation fans expected the next-gen console to receiveMicrosoft Flight Simulatorin the future, and Xbox Game Studios chose E3 2021 as the time to confirm a release date. Series X owners have been patiently awaiting this visually impressive flight simulation title and it won’t be long before they’ll be able to finally play it.
Microsoft Flight Simulatorhas been available through Xbox Game Pass on PC and a large portion of the Xbox and Bethesda game showcase during E3 2021 focused on titles that arecoming to Xbox Game Pass in the near future.Microsoft Flight Simulatorhas been confirmed as a title that will release for Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X the day it launches for the console.
The addition ofTop Gunand itsflagship jet toMicrosoft Flight Simulatorcould be an exciting crossover. TheTop Gunfilm is set to release later this year and it looks likeMicrosoft Flight Simulatorwill be among the film celebrations.
Microsoft Flight Simulatoris available right now for PC, with the Xbox Series X version launching July 27.
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