Take Microsoft's reimagined sim for a test flight.
Microsoft Flight Simulator holds a special place in the hearts of many a PC gamer, and fans of the sim now have the opportunity to get their foot in the door for the franchise's rebirth. Registration for the Microsoft Flight beta, scheduled for take off in January 2012, is now open.
Posting on the game's official website, Microsoft Game Studios announced the upcoming beta and provided information for those interested in registering for the test Flight. (Windows Live ID required.)
"We will be sorting through your applications over the coming month and will get back to qualifying participants with additional details throughout our beta phases in January," Microsoft stated.
Fans will notice "Simulator" has been dropped from the long-running franchise's title, and for good reason. Microsoft Game Studios says Flight is "inspired by" MSFS, and it is creating an "entirely new breed of virtual flight" that will appeal to players of "all interests and skills."
From Microsoft:
Microsoft Flight Simulator holds a special place in the hearts of many a PC gamer, and fans of the sim now have the opportunity to get their foot in the door for the franchise's rebirth. Registration for the Microsoft Flight beta, scheduled for take off in January 2012, is now open.
Posting on the game's official website, Microsoft Game Studios announced the upcoming beta and provided information for those interested in registering for the test Flight. (Windows Live ID required.)
"We will be sorting through your applications over the coming month and will get back to qualifying participants with additional details throughout our beta phases in January," Microsoft stated.
Fans will notice "Simulator" has been dropped from the long-running franchise's title, and for good reason. Microsoft Game Studios says Flight is "inspired by" MSFS, and it is creating an "entirely new breed of virtual flight" that will appeal to players of "all interests and skills."
From Microsoft:
With Microsoft Flight we're approaching the virtual flight genre from the ground up, with the focus on the universal appeal of the experience of Flight. We believe the simplicity of Microsoft Flight perfectly captures that vision while welcoming the millions of existing Flight Simulator fans. The new Microsoft Flight retains the full fidelity simulation longtime fans have come to expect while offering all players a whole new look and feel, a wide range of new game play and challenges, persistent experiences and social connectivity.Microsoft Flight is a digital title that will feature a free-to-play business model.
