Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Be Locked Away for Many People as ‘Ideal’ Specs Are Unobtainable for Most
Players eager to experience Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 might be disappointed with the system requirements for the upcoming title.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 received a disappointing update.
- While it does build on the original in many ways, it may be incompatible with lower-end PCs.
- This locks out many players who may not be able to upgrade their systems in time for its November release.
Fans of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 may be disappointed with the reveal of the official specs required to run the game at its ideal graphical settings and resolution.
Developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios, this follow-up to 2020’s Microsoft Flight Simulator is all set to build on what made its predecessor great while adding a bevy of new content and features that could see it achieve greatness in its own right.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s Ideal PC Specs Are Among the Clouds
Flight Simulator 2024 generated a lot of excitement when it was first announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2023, considering how its predecessor was very well-received both critically and commercially. However, the recent reveal of the ideal specs needed to experience the upcoming title at its best may have disappointed a few players looking to take the pilot’s seat.
It is indeed disappointing that Microsoft has been unable to optimize the game to work on older systems at a time when indie developers are managing to create visually astounding titles that can be played on older GPUs and CPUs.
Flying to New Heights While Leaving a Few Players Grounded
While the upcoming game brings a lot of things to appreciate, such as the addition of firefights and agricultural flights alongside a career mode that is sure to keep its players busy, fans of Flight Simulator on older PCs will certainly be disappointed with the requirements needed to enjoy the game in all its glory.
The post below and responses to it are the perfect showcase of how the revelation has not been well-received by players.
Although the word “ideally” could be taken with a pinch of salt, another player added details on the game’s minimum requirements, which could still be a disappointment for many players.
Another player pointed out that the lower-end Xbox Series S may also struggle to run the game, although players may hope that it is optimized well enough to run well on the console.
Another response to the post from a disgruntled player sheds light on how modern games are beginning to push the boundaries of the hardware requirements to play them, with the lines between games and reality being blurred by the visual and graphical prowess of modern-day engines.
While Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is sure to be popular among those who are fortunate enough to have systems that can run it, it is saddening to see a promising title being out of reach for those who may not be able to upgrade their PCs in time for its release.
