Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox gets surprise 27GB day one update

Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox is now live on Xbox Serial X and Xbox Series South, marking its panel debut post-obit a hit PC release in 2022. The expansion brings its footing-breaking virtual planet to Microsoft's latest gaming consoles, leveraging satellite imagery and the firm'southward signature deject technologies to deliver a photorealistic splitting epitome of the globe. And while Microsoft Flight Simulator was previously bachelor for pre-load before its street engagement, a surprise day-i patch has surfaced following its launch on consoles.

Microsoft Flight Simulator already totals over 102GB on Xbox Series 10 and Xbox Series Southward, albeit with an optional offline mode, bringing the download size to 42GB. The championship has now launched worldwide, introducing a new 27GB update for those with the total-fledged download, reducing to 18GB for those who removed the offline mode improver. It appears the update doesn't increment the final install size on either panel.

The day-one download could disappoint those waiting for the new Microsoft Flying Simulator, already launching later than usual, with a novel simultaneous global release. It'southward worth ensuring the update is downloaded on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series Due south if you lot plan to play on launch solar day.

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