Flight Simulator PC Hands-On: A Generational Leap In Graphical Realism

An astonishing jump in graphical realism, Microsoft's new Flight Simulator delivers unprecedented visual fidelity and truly next generation visuals. In this video, Alex Battaglia discusses the technological make-up of the new engine - and the significant performance cost in delivering this generational leap.

[trblemayker]

While it's a great looking game, what's even more impressive is that it eats up less space than Modern Warfare.

[RemixedVoice]

My eyes watered when I watched this video... My grandfather introduced me to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002, I really wish he could have seen and played Flight Simulator 2020. Thanks for this video DF!

[khizarjamil]

Well, at least that jet engine noise my PC makes whenever I play a graphically intensive game will feel at home for this!

[yashwinning]

This isn't just a game, this is a snapshot of our entire world that people years from now might be able to explore.

[victorvieira]

So, 7 years later, they finally delivered on the whole "power of the cloud" premise? I'm not gonna lie, I think it was probably worth it, because this looks unbelievable.

[wumbolgy]

Me looking at the previous flight simulator in early 2000s as a kid: I'm gonna fly over my school and my house.

Me looking at this as a college student: I'm gonna fly over my school and my house.

[BradJohannsen]

New slogan:

But can it run Microsoft Flight Simulator?

[gtdmg]

Tech: current gen
Quality: 2x next gen

Hats off to the developers of this game. I salute them for making everyone enjoy the sky again in this pandemic.

[stewardappiagyei]

Ive never had as many "holy sh*t that looks incredible" moments as while watching this video.

[richardnixon]

They don’t even need to add sounds for the jet engines since everyone’s fans are gonna be pinned at 100% the whole time😂

[KidGloves]

So is this the power of the cloud that Microsoft touted years ago? Looks amazing.

[kevinkane]

Notice how Alex throws down all the peripherals he used on the bed, then gently sets down the expensive flight yoke 😂

[zerosick]

2007: Can it run Crysis?
2020: Can it run Flight Simulator 2020?

[gamesforyou]

Can't wait to fly an airplane directly into my house.

[yoman]

First 'Plague Tale' and now 'Flight Simulator'
Asobo Studios is killing it!

[StephanieHua]

I wanna know if Flat-Earther's get a FLAT-EARTH setting in options. Along with their "Ice Wall" at the "edge" (with White Walkers)

[evanwest]

I can't get over how incredible this game looks.

[geniusn]

Good lord this game is a technical masterpiece. This is such a good looking game and it's really awesome how there are no pop-ins and the view distance is HUGE!!

[guyfawkes]

What's the recommended specs?

Game studio: Oh, they haven't been released yet. The actual hardware that is.

[BackwardsCombatable]

The lights in the cities at night is unreal. I can't even fathom how they achieved that many light sources with such high density and are able to render in real time.