Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Smooths Out Xbox Series X|S Update After Turbulent Launch

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 soared onto our screens this week, and while the anticipation was sky-high, the initial release didn’t quite stick the landing on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass.

Asobo Studio, the team behind the game, has already stepped forward with an apology for the turbulent start. In response, a new patch is now available across all platforms, including the Xbox Series X|S, boosting the game to Version 1.1.9.0. This update aims to smooth out the rough patches with improvements in stability and performance along with several bug fixes. Here’s a closer look at what the update entails:

Release Notes for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 v1.1.9.0

For PC players, any outdated content in your Community Folder might be affecting your game’s performance and causing unexpected behavior. If you’re experiencing stability issues or long loading times, it’s advisable to move your Community packages to a different folder before reopening the game.

Stability & Performance

• Fixed a crash when selecting "As Arrival" in the EFB.
• Addressed a crash that could happen when toggling the Camera menu after switching the Drone focus mode.
• Resolved various crashes throughout the game.

General Bug Fixes

• Resolved the issue of the missing cursor on the Xbox Live sign-in popup.
• Fixed a focus loss issue when creating a new input profile.
• The aircraft selection is now accessible through the control menu but only adjustable from the home page.
• Fixed a problem where entering the menu bar from any help page could cause you to get stuck.

According to a tweet from the official Microsoft Flight Simulator account, this update is currently available on all platforms.

As the developers have pointed out, you’re encouraged to provide feedback on various aspects through the official Flight Simulator 2024 forums.

How’s your experience been with Flight Simulator 2024 so far? Have you hit any turbulence, or has the latest patch made a difference? We’d love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to drop a comment below.

Source: flightsimulator.com