Microsoft is holding a technical alpha for the upcoming version later this month Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release. The technical alpha will take place over an unspecified weekend in October to test the game's core services before its debut on November 19th. Participants in the test phase need a powerful PC gaming device to try it out Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 before its release as this alpha test will not be available to Xbox players.
Free flight and a limited number of careers, challenges and discoveries will be accessible during Technical Alpha, along with a limited number of aircraft. “The technical alpha version was designed to collect feedback on specific areas and features, and the scope of what is available is limited,” says the Microsoft Flight Simulator Team. You can register for the alpha test here.
The current version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is already a demanding game on PC, and this 2024 edition should increase the PC demands even further. Recommended specs include 32GB of RAM, an Intel Core i7-10700K, and an RTX 2080. But ideally, Microsoft says you'll need up to 64GB of RAM, an RTX 4080, and an Intel Core i7-14700K if you want to play along maximum settings.
Once Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 With next month's releases you can fly an ambulance, be part of a mountain rescue team or act as a search and rescue worker. There are even VIP charter services, skydiving, air racing and hot air balloon rides.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will also be smaller, with the installation size reduced to around 30GB. Microsoft is using its latest cloud streaming technology to stream highly detailed areas on a trajectory, reducing the amount of pre-installation. Testing this cloud streaming technology is a big part of it Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 technical alpha later this month.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be released on November 19th on PC and Xbox Series S/X.