In the latest development update, the team has also mentioned how there have been some "significant issues" after porting marketplace content from Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) to the new entry. So "non-aircraft content" from the existing release is being "temporarily" deactivated:

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“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.”

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.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 developer Asobo Studios says all issues surrounding the game's access and streaming have now been fixed.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is experiencing major problems on Xbox Series X|S and PC just hours after the game's worldwide launch.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 fans were left disappointed at the game's lunch due to server issues. Most players complained about being stuck on installation menus, while those that did get through found that a lot of assets were missing from the game.