Xbox Series X just landed hit game that the PS5 won't get

Xbox Series Ten just landed striking game that the PS5 won't go

Xbox Series X to get Microsoft Flight Simulator

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The Xbox Series 10 and Xbox Serial S volition get i of the most relaxing and beautiful games of 2020, we've just learned. So, if you're tired of the never-ending statement about Cyberpunk 2077, go ready for the all-time version of Microsoft Flight Simulator on the next-gen Xbox — which information technology doesn't seem like is coming to the PS5.

The news broke on Th afternoon, with a web log post from Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flying Simulator, who specified that the game will take off in Summer 2021, and that we're to expect seriously loftier quality feel. And some folks will get it for free, too.

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Neumann alleged that "Simmers on Xbox Series Ten|S tin wait the same level of depth equally the PC version," which makes sense when you remember how the new Microsoft consoles have been referred to as PC-like. The new Xbox versions volition also go the same World Updates, DLC and upgrades that the PC version is getting.

As our Xbox Series X review noted, Microsoft's new panel is not lacking in speed or ability at all, which is why we're not entirely surprised that we're seeing large promises well-nigh Microsoft Flight Simulator on the Series X.

Only nosotros'd be curious to see how well the demanding flight simulator will perform on the less powerful Xbox Series Southward. Neumann didn't specify whatsoever performance differences betwixt the Xbox Series X and Series S. But the latter is probable to run Microsoft Flying Simulator at a 1440p resolution with a few settings dialled back, While the total 20 teraflops of graphics power in the Xbox Series X could deliver a smoothen flight sim experience at 4K.

Nowhere in Neumann's mail was a PS5 version mentioned, and none has been rumored since the PC release. And while this might not exist the big traditional AAA game that's got tons of action and could sell consoles, it's the kind of console exclusive that could leave PS5 owners (who don't have adept gaming PCs) wonder what they're missing.

Flight Simulator is a Microsoft outset-party game, so non a prime number candidate for a PS5 version. But the Redmond company seems more open to letting its games spread to other platforms these days, so never say never.

Every bit a PC game, Microsoft Flight Simulator impressed the heck out of us when nosotros played information technology over the summer as a manner to travel when travel is impossible. In one post Tom's Guide's Mike Andronico noted: "When you're flying over New York or California from a distance, information technology feels like you're looking down at the real affair."

Of class, this visual allegiance was only possible thanks to a pretty decent gaming setup, as he played on a desktop PC with an Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU — and Microsoft itself recommends a GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon Seven for the best results.

Oh, and to make matters sweeter? Microsoft Flying Simulator volition be available via Xbox Game Laissez passer at launch.

Henry is a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past six-plus years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Mag. He's as well covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other manufacture veterans.