A new version of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series was announced by the company. The new flight simulator was shown at E3, the showcase was also paired with the company releasing a 4K trailer which in order to show off the program. The new version of Flight Simulator will be powered by Microsoft Azure, which uses cloud-based artificial intelligence to generate the simulation.
The company has been releasing versions of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series since 1980. Continuing to make changes to its product, the most recent edition, which came in 2014, was released on Steam. Microsoft still names the product as, 'Microsoft Flight Simulator for PC,' however this upcoming edition will be released on Xbox Game Pass as well as PC.
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The Microsoft Flight Simulator Series is Getting a New Edition
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