Flight Simulator 2020 Will Allow You To Fly Literally Anywhere In The World

Originally released back in 1982, Microsoft's new Flight Simulator is absolutely next level.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, loads of us are crying out for a holiday, but realise that it's just not safe to do so at the moment.

Until a vaccine is found and international borders reopen, we'll just have to play Flight Simulator 2020 because it's so incredible that it's like you're going on holiday.

Thanks to 3D mapping of most of the world, there are trees, grass, building and bodies of water as well as billions of buildings all the same as in real life.

But don't just take our word for it:

It's so realistic that you can see storms that are hundreds of miles away, as well as lightning in the clouds.

You also have 37,000 airports to choose from as you make your way around the globe using the game.

According to Microsoft, you can explore more than two million cities and there have been 1.5 billion buildings mapped out on to it.

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The areas you get to visit aren't lifeless and you can see traffic and animals as well as the change from day to night - all of which will affect your flights.

You will also have to make your way around live real-time weather. This means you'll get accurate wind speeds and directions, rain and storms - you will also have humidity and temperature change to cope with.

Not only does the game offer a wide range of planes - anything from light aircraft to commercial jets - they all scale to your level, giving you interactive instruments, guidance and checklists.

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You can make flight plans for anywhere you like, meaning you can drop by your own gaff if the mood takes you.

The game is out already and available to buy on Microsoft Windows.

It will eventually come out on Xbox One and Xbox Series X too.

So, if you've been begging to hop back on a plane and see the clouds at eye level, this looks like it'll be the next best thing for a while.

For the most basic version, you can expect to fork out AUD$99.99.

Topics: GAMING, Entertainment

Stewart Perrie

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