Online functionality may be disabled in the game settings. Poor internet connection or insufficient bandwidth can prevent connection. System firewall or antivirus software may block the game. Outdated game version can cause connection problems. Server downtime or maintenance may affect connectivity
Server issues and slow internet connection can cause download problems. Game settings limitations and Windows download settings may affect speed. Network congestion and Windows Auto-Tuning feature bugs can cause issues
Available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud platforms. Features over 37,000 airports, 2 million cities, and 1.5 billion buildings. Includes real-time weather, wind, temperature, humidity, and lighting. Offers interactive instrument guidance and checklists for piloting
New update fixes crashes but some players still get stuck on update screen
Bruce Artwick began Flight Simulator development in 1977. Sublogic Corporation initially distributed simulators for various computers. Microsoft acquired IBM PC version in 1982, renamed it Microsoft Flight Simulator
Use a VPN to connect to different datacenter or bypass ISP throttling. Switch from WiFi to LTE or wired connection for better performance. Restart download if it slows down. Disable power saving mode and unnecessary startup utilities