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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|9793/microsoft-flight-simulator|92}} | {{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== | ||
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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== | ||
+ | {{Image|Graphics_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |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 = true | |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 = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frames can be locked with V-sync. 20 FPS, 30 FPS, 60 FPS. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia with high contrast variants | |color blind notes = Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia with high contrast variants | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Camera_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Camera settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Mouse_sensitivity_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Mouse sensitivity}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Controller_sensitivity_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Controller sensitivity}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Accessibility_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Controller vibration found in Accessibility settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |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 = true | |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== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sound_settings_Microsoft_Flight_Simulator.png|Sound settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Voices, Aircraft engines, Aircraft miscellaneous, Cockpit, Warnings, Other aircraft, Environment, User interface, Music. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |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 = |
Revision as of 17:50, 4 September 2020
Developers | |
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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 |
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] |
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Use the -FastLaunch command line argument[2]
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Using the SDK for the Microsoft Store version[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1250410/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1250410/pfx/[Note 1] |
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.[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 |
Input
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 | [5] | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | [6] |
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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. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
VR support
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11, 12 |
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) | 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 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
- ↑ 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