Microsoft has put Flight Simulator into Flight Simulator
Microsoft heard you like Flight Simulator, so they put Flight Simulator into your Flight Simulator.
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What you need to know
The latest version ofMicrosoft Flight Simulatorbuilds on the foundation of classic PC games. But if high-end graphics and visually stunning gameplay get boring — or if you just want to play an older version of Flight Simulator — Microsoft has a treat for you. The 40th Anniversary update for Microsoft Flight Simulator includes the entire original Flight Simulator as an easter egg. In fact, there are actuallyfourolder versions of Flight Simulator available.
To enable the original versions of Flight Simulator, load up in a DA62 and then switch to cockpit view. After that, you need to set the ELT to the on position.Reddit users HughsMDflyer4shared a screenshot of the easter egg as well as the instructions to enable it, and here’s how.
Once you’ve switched the ELT to on, you can choose between Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0, 3, 2, or 1. Rather than being still images, the games are fully playable versions of the original titles.
If you prefer modern features, the 40th Anniversary update for Microsoft Flight Simulator also includes helicopters and gliders. Here are the highlights, as outlined in theupdate’s release notes:
The release notes include a complete list of all of the changes.
The Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition is available as a free update for current players. It’s playable on the Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, and throughXbox Cloud Gaming.
You can play Microsoft Flight Simulator and hundreds of other titles through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Many games that come with the subscription, including Microsoft Flight Simulator are playable on Xbox Series X|S, PC, mobile devices, and Xbox One.
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