This week, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 embarked on its journey into the gaming world, but the launch didn’t quite soar as planned for players on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass. The folks at Asobo, the development team behind the game, quickly acknowledged the hiccups and have since rolled out a fresh patch spanning "all platforms," including Xbox Series X|S. This latest update, labeled Version 1.1.9.0, aims to boost the game’s stability and performance while tackling a host of pesky bugs. Here’s a closer look at what this update entails:
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Stability & Performance Enhancements:
- A crash no longer occurs when selecting “As Arrival” in the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).
- Resolved a crash linked to shutting and then opening the Camera menu after tweaking the Drone focus mode.
- Addressed several additional crash scenarios throughout the game.
General Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the disappearance of the cursor during the Xbox Live sign-in pop-up.
- Resolved an issue that caused a loss of focus when creating a new input profile.
- Aircraft selection, accessible through the control menu, can now only be modified from the home page.
- Fixed a problem where players could get stuck when trying to access the menu bar from any help page.
According to @MSFSofficial on Twitter, "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 v1.1.9.0 is available now on all platforms."
The team encourages players to share their experiences and any lingering feedback through the official Flight Simulator 2024 forums.
Engage with the Community:
How has your flight experience been since takeoff with Flight Simulator 2024? Any significant issues you’ve faced? Have you tried out the newest patch yet? Feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments below.
This content draws from [flightsimulator.com](source link).
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