Mon, Jan 09, 2012
Five Years After FSX, New Version Will Be Free Download
It's been over five years since Microsoft introduced Flight
Simulator X (as in "ten"), and it was a breakthrough in fidelity,
capabilities and ease of use. In 2009, the team which developed it
was let go, and it looked like "X" might be the end of the line for
the popular series. But in August of 2010 the new Microsoft Flight
was announced, and it debuted on Wednesday - as a free product.
The company says Microsoft Flight (still available only for PC)
will be available as a free download this spring, giving players
the freedom to fly the skies over Hawaii, complete a variety of
exciting missions, test their skills in flying challenges, or find
hidden aerocaches on the island.
Players who sign in to their Games for Windows – LIVE
accounts will automatically receive additional free content,
including a virtual Boeing Stearman, supplementary missions, and
access to Achievements and an Online Pilot Profile. You can also
purchase and download new aircraft, regions and customization
options.
Microsoft Studios says it worked with the personal airplane
manufacturing team at ICON Aircraft to give aviation fans the
exclusive opportunity to fly the all-new ICON A5 before real-world
production starts at the end of 2012. The A5 will be the first
aircraft available to players free.
An exact release date has not been released. Microsoft is still
accepting Beta testers, if you don't want to wait for the official
release.
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