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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |title = Microsoft Flight Simulator |
+ | |cover = Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Asobo Studio}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} |
− | |||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Zouna|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://github.com/widberg/fmtk/wiki/TotemTech-ToonTech-Zouna-ACE-BSSTech-Opal-Timeline|title=TotemTech ToonTech Zouna ACE BSSTech Opal Timeline|date=2022-01-15}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2020}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 18, 2020}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|microsoft-flight-simulator|91}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|9793/microsoft-flight-simulator|92}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|microsoft-flight-simulator|82}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Relaxed }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Open world, Vehicle simulator }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Microsoft Flight Simulator }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1250410 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.xbox.com/games/microsoft-flight-simulator/ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |mobygames = 149407 |
− | |winehq = | + | |hltb = 70960 |
+ | |lutris = microsoft-flight-simulator | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020 video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 21113 | ||
+ | |igdb = microsoft-flight-simulator | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is compatible with both windows-based PCs and Xbox X/S consoles. [https://www.simulatorhardware.com/flight/best-vr-headsets-for-microsoft-flight-simulator/ It went VR compatible in December 2020 as part of the free Sim 2 update]. On November 18, 2021, the game was upgraded to the '''Game of the Year Edition''' for free for all players on all platforms, featuring 5 new aircraft, 8 handcrafted airports, 6 new Discovery Flights, 14 new tutorials, an updated weather system, early access to DX12 and a dev mode replay system. On May 25, 2022, a free expansion was released featuring F/A-18 Super Hornet livery, challenges and missions themed after the film [[wikipedia:Top Gun: Maverick|Top Gun: Maverick]]. On November 11, 2022, the game was further upgraded to the '''40th Anniversary Edition''' for free, with additional aircraft, airports and 24 classic missions from prior titles in the franchise. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1250410/discussions Steam Community Discussions] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.flightsimulator.com Official Forums] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Microsoft Store | 10 dual layer DVDs. Europe only. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nxn8gf8n9ht | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}, {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1250410 | Steam, account | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Arxan}} and a [https://account.microsoft.com/ Microsoft account] for both singleplayer and multiplayer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Deluxe Edition''' includes everything from the standard edition plus an additional five aircraft and five international airports. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Premium Edition''' includes everything from the standard and deluxe editions and adding an additional 10 planes and 10 international airports. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = Different editions include additional aircraft and airports; this content is not available separately from their respective editions. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the video files in the game folder|ref=<ref>Tested the fix and it works with no issues.</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the replacement files from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1965-msfs2020-intro-skip/ here] and paste them in {{folder|{{P|game}}\Packages\fs-base-videos\Videos}} (Steam) or {{folder|{{P|programfiles}}\WindowsApps\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_1.17.3.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Packages\fs-base-onboarding\logos}} (Microsoft Store). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-FastLaunch}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] (Microsoft Store)<ref>Tested with Steam release. Instructions for the Microsoft Store version inferred from {{Refurl|url=https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53011084/how-can-i-start-an-uwp-application-through-a-batch-file|title=How can I start an UWP application through a batch file? (Stack Overflow)|date=September 4, 2020}}, and {{Refurl|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/start-process?view=powershell-7|title=Start-Process (PowerShell <nowiki>|</nowiki> Microsoft Docs)|date=September 4, 2020}}.</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # For the Microsoft Store version, right-click the desktop and create a new shortcut. | ||
+ | # In the item location field, paste <code>powershell.exe -Command "Start-Process 'shell:AppsFolder\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App' -ArgumentList '-FastLaunch'"</code>. | ||
+ | # Change the default name from 'powershell.exe' to something more descriptive, e.g. 'Microsoft Flight Simulator (Skip Intro)'. | ||
+ | # Opening the newly created shortcut will launch the game without intro videos.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Using the SDK for the Microsoft Store version|ref=<ref>Tested using Xbox Game Pass for PC.</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Launch the game as you normally would and enable the developer mode (options menu > general > developers > toggle developer mode on. | ||
+ | # Towards the top left of the screen, select 'Help' and then select 'SDK Installer'. This will open up a new tab on your browser and prompt you to download the SDK installer. | ||
+ | # Once the installation is complete, navigate to <code>MSFS SDK\Tools\bin</code> (located in your root C:\ drive folder by default). | ||
+ | # Opening 'fsdevmodelauncher.exe' will launch the game without intro videos. You can also create a shortcut from it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft Flight Simulator\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store| | ||
+ | {{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\| | ||
+ | {{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\{{P|uid}}\{{note|Settings are serialized via Xbox SDK, but e.g. input profiles will be plain xml, so can just try opening each file in notepad until the desired file is found.}}}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
− | {{Save game cloud syncing | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Graphics_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Graphics settings}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Hor+}} gameplay and menus.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V08fMopuDuc|title=Microsoft Flight Simulator - PC Ultra Quality (3440x1440)|date=2020-08-19}}</ref> |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Camera X, Y and Z axis can be changed in '''Camera''' settings. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = '''Fullscreen''' option is borderless windowed, there is no exclusive fullscreen option. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Off, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Off, [[FXAA]], [[DLAA]] and [[TAA]]. [[SSAA]] is also available between 30 to 200 in increments of 1. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = true |
+ | |upscaling tech = FSR 2.1, DLSS 2 | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = '''DLSS Frame Generation''' is supported. | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frames can be locked with V-sync. 20 FPS, 30 FPS, 60 FPS. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = true |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |ray tracing = hackable |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/raymarched-reflections/449858/3|title=MSFS2020 and raytracing|date=2022-09-23}}</ref> |
+ | |color blind = true | ||
+ | |color blind notes = Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia with high contrast variants | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Camera_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Camera settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Input settings== | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Mouse_sensitivity_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Mouse sensitivity}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Image|Controller_sensitivity_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Controller sensitivity}} |
+ | {{Image|Accessibility_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Controller vibration found in Accessibility settings}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol<ref>{{refurl|url=https://catalogue.d-box.com/en/video-games/195252/|title= Flight Simulator 2020 - D-Box Catalogue|date=November 5, 2023}}</ref>, but must have "Enable Automatic Start with Game" enabled in the Motion Code setting in D-BOX Game Center.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://support.d-box.com/en/knowledge/how-to-activate-microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-add-on|title= How to activate D-BOX in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - D-Box Knowledge Base|date=November 5, 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = 0% to 100% in increments of 1. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Can be done through binding. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= -100% to 100% for both sticks in increments of 1. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Left stick can be inverted for both Y & X, right stick can inverted through binding it to different camera angles. |
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-08-19|comment=Tested the game using Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> |
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-08-19|comment=Tested the game using Sony's PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> |
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Supports flight sticks and rudder pedals. |
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = Found in '''Accessibility''', 0 and 100 in increments of 1. |
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Microsoft Flight Simulator keyboard bindings.png|Keyboard bindings | ||
+ | Mouse_bindings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Mouse bindings | ||
+ | Controller_bindings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Controller bindings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Sound_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Sound settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Voices, Aircraft engines, Aircraft miscellaneous, Cockpit, Warnings, Other aircraft, Environment, User interface, Music. |
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Option to turn ON or OFF. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.26.5.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-26-5-0-world-update-x-usa-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.15.7.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-15-7-0-world-update-iv-france-benelux-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.17.3.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-17-3-0-world-update-v-nordics-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.15.7.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-15-7-0-world-update-iv-france-benelux-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.31.22.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-29|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-sim-update-12-1-31-22-0/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Norwegian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.17.3.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-17-3-0-world-update-v-nordics-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.24.5.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-24-5-0-world-update-viii-iberia-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Mexican Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.26.5.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-26-5-0-world-update-x-usa-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.17.3.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-10|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-1-17-3-0-world-update-v-nordics-now-available/}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 1.31.22.0.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-29|comment=https://www.flightsimulator.com/release-notes-sim-update-12-1-31-22-0/}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |vr only = false | ||
+ | |htc vive = false | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = false | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = unknown | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |openxr = true | ||
+ | |openxr notes = VR support was added in a patch on December 22, 2020. Non-OpenXR-compatible headsets requires the OpenXR runtime to be set to SteamVR.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/how-to-switch-back-to-openvr-api-varjo-aero/578969/2|title = post on "How to switch back to OpenVR API? (varjo aero)" -Flight Simulator forum|date=June 15, 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = true | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = true | ||
+ | |trackir notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/07/30/microsoft-flight-simulator-steam-track-ir-and-vr-support/|title=Microsoft Flight Simulator to Launch on Steam on August 18; TrackIR and VR Supported|date=2020-07-30}}</ref> | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = true | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gaming.tobii.com/games/microsoft-flight-simulator/|title=IMMERSE YOURSELF LIKE NEVER BEFORE in Microsoft Flight Simulator with the Tobii Eye Tracker 5|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = false | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = DX12 support added as of patch 1.21.13.0 GOTY Edition. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 (1903) |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-4460 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 150 GB |
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 570 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minDX = 11 | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-8400 |
− | | | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 16 GB |
− | | | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 590 |
− | |notes = | + | |recVRAM = 4 GB |
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:50, 16 March 2024
Developers | |
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Asobo Studio | |
Publishers | |
Xbox Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Zouna[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 18, 2020 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 91 |
OpenCritic | 92 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Relaxed |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Simulation, Open world, Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Microsoft Flight Simulator |
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person simulation, open world and vehicle simulator game in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is compatible with both windows-based PCs and Xbox X/S consoles. It went VR compatible in December 2020 as part of the free Sim 2 update. On November 18, 2021, the game was upgraded to the Game of the Year Edition for free for all players on all platforms, featuring 5 new aircraft, 8 handcrafted airports, 6 new Discovery Flights, 14 new tutorials, an updated weather system, early access to DX12 and a dev mode replay system. On May 25, 2022, a free expansion was released featuring F/A-18 Super Hornet livery, challenges and missions themed after the film Top Gun: Maverick. On November 11, 2022, the game was further upgraded to the 40th Anniversary Edition for free, with additional aircraft, airports and 24 classic missions from prior titles in the franchise.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | 10 dual layer DVDs. Europe only. | |||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Play Anywhere | |||
Steam |
- All versions require Arxan Anti-Tamper DRM and a Microsoft account for both singleplayer and multiplayer.
Version differences
- Deluxe Edition includes everything from the standard edition plus an additional five aircraft and five international airports.
- Premium Edition includes everything from the standard and deluxe editions and adding an additional 10 planes and 10 international airports.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | Different editions include additional aircraft and airports; this content is not available separately from their respective editions. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Replace the video files in the game folder[2] |
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Use the -FastLaunch command line argument (Microsoft Store)[3]
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Using the SDK for the Microsoft Store version[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1250410/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1250410/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay and menus.[5] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Camera X, Y and Z axis can be changed in Camera settings. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen option is borderless windowed, there is no exclusive fullscreen option. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Off, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Off, FXAA, DLAA and TAA. SSAA is also available between 30 to 200 in increments of 1. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | FSR 2.1, DLSS 2.0 DLSS Frame Generation is supported. |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frames can be locked with V-sync. 20 FPS, 30 FPS, 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) | [6] | ||
Color blind mode | Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia with high contrast variants |
Input
- The game support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol[7], but must have "Enable Automatic Start with Game" enabled in the Motion Code setting in D-BOX Game Center.[8]
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | 0% to 100% in increments of 1. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Can be done through binding. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | -100% to 100% for both sticks in increments of 1. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Left stick can be inverted for both Y & X, right stick can inverted through binding it to different camera angles. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | [9] | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | [10] |
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Tracked motion controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Supports flight sticks and rudder pedals. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Found in Accessibility, 0 and 100 in increments of 1. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voices, Aircraft engines, Aircraft miscellaneous, Cockpit, Warnings, Other aircraft, Environment, User interface, Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Option to turn ON or OFF. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Added in 1.26.5.0.[11] | |||
Dutch | Added in 1.15.7.0.[12] | |||
Finnish | Added in 1.17.3.0.[13] | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Added in 1.15.7.0.[14] | |||
Korean | Added in 1.31.22.0.[15] | |||
Norwegian | Added in 1.17.3.0.[16] | |||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | Added in 1.24.5.0.[17] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | Added in 1.26.5.0.[18] | |||
Swedish | Added in 1.17.3.0.[19] | |||
Turkish | Added in 1.31.22.0.[20] |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Headsets | |||
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OpenXR | VR support was added in a patch on December 22, 2020. Non-OpenXR-compatible headsets requires the OpenXR runtime to be set to SteamVR.[21] | ||
SteamVR | This game might be playable through SteamVR's support for the OpenXR API. | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the OpenXR for Windows Mixed Reality. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse | |||
Tobii Eye Tracking | [22] | ||
TrackIR | [23] |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11, 12 | DX12 support added as of patch 1.21.13.0 GOTY Edition. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Wwise |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 (1903) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4460 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
Intel Core i5-8400 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon RX 570 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 590 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Settings are serialized via Xbox SDK, but e.g. input profiles will be plain xml, so can just try opening each file in notepad until the desired file is found.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1250410/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1250410) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ TotemTech ToonTech Zouna ACE BSSTech Opal Timeline - last accessed on 2022-01-15
- ↑ Tested the fix and it works with no issues.
- ↑ Tested with Steam release. Instructions for the Microsoft Store version inferred from How can I start an UWP application through a batch file? (Stack Overflow) - last accessed on September 4, 2020, and Start-Process (PowerShell | Microsoft Docs) - last accessed on September 4, 2020.
- ↑ Tested using Xbox Game Pass for PC.
- ↑ Microsoft Flight Simulator - PC Ultra Quality (3440x1440) - last accessed on 2020-08-19
- ↑ MSFS2020 and raytracing - last accessed on 2022-09-23
- ↑ Flight Simulator 2020 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
- ↑ How to activate D-BOX in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - D-Box Knowledge Base - last accessed on November 5, 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-08-19
- Tested the game using Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-08-19
- Tested the game using Sony's PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 controller connected through a USB cable
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-29
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-10
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-29
- ↑ post on "How to switch back to OpenVR API? (varjo aero)" -Flight Simulator forum - last accessed on June 15, 2023
- ↑ IMMERSE YOURSELF LIKE NEVER BEFORE in Microsoft Flight Simulator with the Tobii Eye Tracker 5 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Microsoft Flight Simulator to Launch on Steam on August 18; TrackIR and VR Supported - last accessed on 2020-07-30