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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Asobo Conception Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 18, 2020}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 18, 2020}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|microsoft-flight-simulator|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|microsoft-flight-simulator|94}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|9793/microsoft-flight-simulator|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|9793/microsoft-flight-simulator|92}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|microsoft-flight-simulator|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|microsoft-flight-simulator|90}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1250410/discussions Steam Community Discussions] | {{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 | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Microsoft Store | 10 dual layer DVDs. Europe only. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nxn8gf8n9ht | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nxn8gf8n9ht | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1250410 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1250410 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} '''Deluxe Edition''' includes everything from the standard edition plus an additional five aircraft and five international airports. | {{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. | {{ii}} '''Premium Edition''' includes everything from the standard and deluxe editions and adding an additional 10 planes and 10 international airports. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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 <code>{{P|game}}\Packages\fs-base-onboarding\logos</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-FastLaunch}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]<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|userprofile}}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==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 = true | |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]], [[TAA]]. Super-sampling is also available between 30 to 200 in increments of 1. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |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 = true | |hdr = true | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia with high contrast variants |
}} | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Camera_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Camera settings | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==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}} | ||
| + | {{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 = | ||
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|full controller = true | |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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|other button prompts = generic | |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 = | ||
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|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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 | ||
|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
| + | |recDX = 11 | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 4 September 2020
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Asobo Studio | |
| Publishers | |
| Xbox Game Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Asobo Conception Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 18, 2020 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 94 |
| OpenCritic | 92 |
| IGDB | 90 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC |
| 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 |
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|
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.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
10 dual layer DVDs. Europe only. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Game Pass for PC | |
|
| Steam | |
|
- All versions require a Microsoft account for both singleplayer and multiplayer[citation needed].
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.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Replace the video files in the game folder[1] |
|---|
|
Use the -FastLaunch command line argument[2]
|
|---|
|
| Using the SDK for the Microsoft Store version[3] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1250410/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1250410/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay and menus.[4] | ||
| 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, TAA. Super-sampling is also available between 30 to 200 in increments of 1. | ||
| 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) | |||
| Color blind mode | Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia with high contrast variants | ||
Camera settings
Input
Mouse sensitivity
Controller sensitivity
Controller vibration found in Accessibility settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | [5] | |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | [6] |
|---|
| Tracked motion controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | Supports flight sticks and rudder pedals. | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | Found in Accessibility, 0 and 100 in increments of 1. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Keyboard bindings
Mouse bindings
Controller bindings
Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
VR support
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11, 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Wwise |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 (1903) | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Intel Core i5-4460 |
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Intel Core i5-8400 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon RX 570 Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon RX 590 Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1250410/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1250410) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Microsoft Flight Simulator to Launch on Steam on August 18; TrackIR and VR Supported - last accessed on 2020-07-30