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How to join Microsoft’s Flight Simulator Insider Program
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Update:Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was released on August 18th 2020 and can bedownloaded from the Microsoft Store.
Unfortunately, people already haveproblems downloading, installing, and running the game so far.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 first unveiled at E3 2019
Microsoft unveiled a new Flight Simulator game for Windows and Xbox One. It’s the first new addition to the FS series since 2006.
Flight Simulator fans have rejoiced the announcement of a new FS game.
Although Microsoft has not confirmed a release date for it,playerscanplay a fewtest flightsof the gamefrom August 2019 if they sign up for the Microsoft Flight Simulator Insider Program.
Thus, Microsoft has confirmed that it will release the first batch of game content for the Microsoft Flight Simulator Program in August 2019.
That means Microsoft will be unveiling the first Flight Simulator preview builds shortly.
Then selected Insiders can provide some feedback for the early FS preview builds. Microsoft will also give Insiders surveys and newsletters and provide exclusive forums for them to post on.
Not every Insider can take part in all the preview builds. Microsoft strives to ensure that all its Insiders participate in the program, but the big M also selects Insiders for preview builds.
The Insider program FAQ states:
Our goal is ensure that everyone participates in the Preview Program. But that doesn’t mean everyone will participate in every build of the Preview Build Program.
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How to enroll in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator Insider Program
Then some selected Insiders can take to the skies in Flight Simulator preview builds!
With the exception of a Flight Simulator trailer (above) that shows off some impressive visuals, Microsoft has provided scant details for thegameas of yet.
Thegame’s first preview builds will likely reveal a lot more about Flight Simulator’sgameplay.
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