Update (Thu 10th Jun, 2021 16:15 BST): Just to add to the confusion, Japanese website Impress Watch has been reporting today that Microsoft Flight Simulator will be released for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on July 20, even going as far as to provide screenshots of the trailer they saw as part of a pre-E3 2021 press video.
Multiple outlets have seen this trailer, but only Impress Watch is reporting the specific date of the release:
"In this video, it was supposed to 'do not talk about game titles', but as an 'exception', the video and release date of 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' for Xbox Series X and Series S were released.
The release date is "July 20th". Of course, it is subject to "all-you-can-play" on the Game Pass."
Obviously, this contradicts the GameStop Ireland listing from yesterday (which has since been removed), so it's anyone's guess right now what the exact release date will be. In any case, we'll almost certainly find out this Sunday.
Original story (Wed 9th Jun, 2021 22:45 BST): Well, well, well! Eagle-eyed fans have spotted this evening that Microsoft Flight Simulator has appeared with a June 15 release date for Xbox Series X at GameStop Ireland, potentially hinting at a very exciting shadow drop.
This appears to be the only retailer that has listed the game thus far, and you can see a snap of it below:
https://twitter.com/IdleSloth84/status/1402726419495632904
There are a couple of reasons to doubt this listing, however, with the first being that it's only the Irish version of GameStop that is reporting this date so far, and it also mentions that the game is by Aerosoft rather than Asobo Studio, but legit listings have often been known to feature mistakes like these as well.
If it is true, Microsoft will likely be saving the huge announcement for the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase this Sunday, and it would definitely serve as one of the highlights of the event! Hopefully we're almost ready for take off..
Do you think this listing is the real deal? Give us your thoughts down in the comments below.
[source gamestop.ie, via watch.impress.co.jp]
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I’m all in on Microsoft flight simulator. Are you guys planning to touch upon PSO New Genesis and the new chapter Blackwood for Elder Scrolls Online. They both just released and these were huge reasons I got back into Xbox.
I need to get cracking with my backlog, I'm so short on time
I believe that it will take off in June.
I can't wait to nose dive into my neighbours house.
I am excited to try this game.(and abandon it 6 hours later because its too technical and I don’t understand anything on the screen)
Played it on the PC, I tried using the XBox controller which was frustrating enough that an hour later I climbed into the loft to dig out my HOTAS. I'm hoping there is some kind of joystick support on the console.
@robe I'm sure I read somewhere that it will have full support for all flight controllers compatible with Xbox. I bought the Thrustmaster HOTAS especially for this title so I'm hoping it's true. Can't see any reason why it wouldn't be as you can't really want to play this with anything but a HOTAS as a minimum IMO
Gonna be a lot of disappointed people when they load this up expecting Crimson Skies only to struggle to even leave the runway!
I'm joking of course, but you know there's going to be people who miss the word 'Sim' in the game title.
@AlienigenX I found it to be really accessible when I played it on PC, I'm not a sim player in any meaningful way, but it's so easy to just fly around anywhere you want (literally). All the talk is of the ground scenery (understandably) but the clouds and lighting are truly remarkable, just cruising around with some decent music on is seriously amazing, with no technical knowledge needed. I just sold my XSX for a PS5 Digital + XSS combo, but this and FH5 are the 2 games that could get me switching back in the near future.
@blinx01
Hang on, you mean this isn't a light hearted plane game like Goat Simulator?!
(Haha)
@hawkeyed2604 love to hear this, “fly anywhere with good music” is what I want in this game. I just hope my series S arrives soon.
I’m super excited for next week if this is true. My only concern is that we haven’t seen any footage from it running on Series X/S.
@Nightcrawler71 The Development roadmap on flightsimulator.com has stated for a while now that there will be a trailer (tba) released today (10/06). Not seen anything yet but I'm wondering if that will be the release trailer for the Xbox version
All I want to do is go for a casual fly, see the sights, and crash down into my neighbours house...in my underpants, with a jar of mayo by the side, and maybe a captain's hat. Gonna be a wild summer
June 15 would be awesome.
The fact we're getting Xbox stuff leaked via japanese insiders gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Also, that twitter avatar is really cute. 💚
June 15th seems more likely which falls on a Tuesday. Games traditionally release on either a Tuesday or Friday whereas July 20th is on a Sunday so that seems unlikely. I’d be over the moon if it gets announced at E3 that it’s releasing next week on Tuesday.
Been waiting for this for a long time. i wonder how big the game will be though
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