Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launched this week, and while fans were eager to get airborne, the release didn’t go entirely as planned for Xbox, PC, and Game Pass users. It seems the journey started off somewhat shakily, prompting an apology from the development team at Asobo Studio.
In a swift response, they’ve rolled out a new patch across all platforms, including the Xbox Series X|S, which should smooth out some of the turbulence. The update, labeled Version 1.1.9.0, targets both stability and performance issues, while also tackling several pesky bugs. You can find the detailed list of improvements below:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 1.1.9.0 Update Highlights
PC players should be mindful that outdated packages in the Community Folder might affect how the game runs. If you’re noticing stability issues or longer loading times, try moving these packages to a different folder before restarting the game.
Stability & Performance Fixes:
- Resolved a crash when selecting "As Arrival" in the EFB.
- Fixed a crash occurring when closing and reopening the Camera menu after modifying the Drone focus mode.
- Addressed various other crashes throughout the game.
General Bug Fixes:
- Restored the missing cursor on the Xbox Live sign-in screen.
- Fixed an issue where focus was lost while setting up a new input profile.
- Updated the aircraft selection so it’s accessible through the control menu, though changes can only be made from the home page.
- Corrected a problem where users could get stuck while navigating the menu bar from help pages.
For instant updates and more details from the team, you can follow the official Microsoft Flight Simulator Twitter feed.
The developers also encourage feedback, which can be shared on the Flight Simulator 2024 official forums.
So, how’s your flight been with the new Simulator so far? Have you navigated any significant issues, or tried out this latest patch yet? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments.
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