Microsoft Flight Simulator is the Fastest Growing Entry in Series 38 Year History - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 January 2021 / 2,173 Views
Microsoft announced Microsoft Flight Simulator is the fastest growing entry in the history of the franchise that has been going on for 38 years. The game has hit over two million players since it launched on August 18.
The two million players have piloted more than 50 million flights and logged more than 3.5 billion miles flown. This is the same as flying from the Earth to the Sun 19 times, or around the world over 400,000 times.
"Microsoft Flight Simulator is Microsoft’s longest running franchise with a history of 38 years, and we are proud to announce that the latest entry is the fastest to grow to over 2 million pilots," said head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann.
"This was possible thanks to the incredible community of fans, real-world pilots, flight enthusiasts, and virtual travelers who have embraced the new simulation since its arrival on August 18 and made it the biggest game launch in Xbox Game Pass for PC history. On behalf of the entire team, a huge thank you to all the fans who have taken to the skies and are exploring our world while discovering the magic of flight with us."
"As a thank you to all of you – die-hard simmers and newcomers to flight simulation alike – we are pleased to announce that we are preparing a few surprises alongside the VR update launching on December 22," Neumann added.
"Everyone will receive a unique Microsoft Flight Simulator-themed livery for the entire launch plane fleet and simmers will be able to fly with the same cute dog-themed liveries that Rufus and Sam flew in their Pitts Special. Finally, given the time of year, the update will add real-time snow and true-to-life ice coverage to the entire planet."
Microsoft Flight Simulator will launch on the Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2021.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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That’s great, and the number gonna jump once it hits Xbox
With Gamepass and console ports coming, its gonna be even more popular.
It was expected. All the hype and praise surrounding it should have brought attention to many more people. Also, if it’s on Game Pass it is even more accessible to PC gamers
I just can't help but hope that Flight Simulator releases on XSX/XSS with VR Support. This would be the perfect game to showcase the power of the System and VR.
Xbox is best
2 million players, how many games sold?
Why does it matter? Did you forget its on GamePass?
