Flight Sim Delay: Login Woes Ground Players

The highly anticipated launch of Flight Simulator 2024 has been significantly hampered by widespread technical difficulties, leaving many players grounded. This article details the reported issues and the largely inadequate responses from Microsoft.

Download Download Problems Ground Players

The game's launch has been turbulent, with numerous players reporting stalled downloads. Many are stuck at approximately 90% completion, despite repeated attempts to resume the download. Microsoft's official response has been limited to suggesting a game reboot for those stuck at 90%, and a vague "wait it out" for others, leaving many feeling unsupported.

Login Queues Exacerbate the Situation

Even for those who successfully completed the download, extensive login queues due to server capacity limitations have prevented access to the game. While Microsoft acknowledges the problem and is working on a solution, the lack of a concrete timeline has fueled player frustration.

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Community Reaction: Disappointment and Frustration

The Flight Simulator community's response has been overwhelmingly negative. While some understand the inherent challenges of launching a large-scale game, many express disappointment with Microsoft's perceived lack of preparedness for the high player volume and the inadequate solutions offered. Online forums are flooded with complaints about the lack of proactive communication and the frustratingly vague advice to simply wait.