“We knew the excitement was high for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, but frankly, we completely underestimated how high, and it has really overwhelmed our infrastructure,” series head Jorg Neumann said. “We’re really sorry, we want to apologize.”

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, a new installment of the flight simulation series that Microsoft launched Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs yesterday, has been experiencing a shaky take-off with long loading times,

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has "overwhelmingly negative" Steam reviews due to launch issues, including endless load times caused by server issues.

Like the first Asobo Microsoft Flight Simulator, the 2024 edition uses cloud streaming to deliver high-quality maps without cramming hundreds of terabytes into your drive. While the principle itself is solid, it means that playing the game is reliant on the Microsoft server infrastructure.

Thanks to a myriad of technical and server issues, 'Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024' failed to take off on launch day.

At its launch on November 19, 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is also available to users with an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, commonly listed for a far lower monthly price than its $69.99 MSRP and the best way to try a game if you're unsure of its appeal.

The newly released Microsoft Fight Simulator 2024 is experiencing turbulence, as many players are unhappy with its launch state.

Microsoft has revealed that player counts for MSFS 2024 across the globe have begun to increase, putting continuous strain on the servers and exacerbating current issues.