The Game of the Year Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator will be released on November 18th and will have DirectX 12 support. According to Microsoft in its blog, the update will bring five new aircraft, in addition to 8 more airports, new tutorials and new discovery flights.
Earlier this year, Asobo Studio, the current developer of the Microsoft Flight Simulator game, released an update that brought major performance improvements to the PC platform. With the new update, which arrives in the middle of next month, gamers gained support for DirectX 12, which should further improve performance on some PCs, as it brings improvements to processor (CPU) utilization.
What will change with DirectX 12 support in Microsoft Flight Simulator
With DirectX 12 support, it will be possible to implement Ray Tracing technology effects (see what it is here). Asobo will also add, through the November update, an updated weather system and a replay engine in developer mode.
Xbox will celebrate 20 years in 2021 and Microsoft has prepared several surprises!
What's New in Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition?
The new Microsoft Flight Simulator update will make available the Reno Air Races mode, where players will be able to compete against their friends and other pilots online in competitive multiplayer mode. The Reno Air Races Expansion Pack is the first major expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator and features the famous STIHL National Championship Air Races.
Microsoft Flight Simulator will return
Special broadcast on November 15th
On November 15th, in celebration of Xbox's 20th anniversary, Microsoft will host a special broadcast. Xbox Game Studios Director Matt Booty says:
"While we're not announcing any new games, this anniversary broadcast will be a special look at 20 years of Xbox. We'll share more details soon, stay tuned."
