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Microsoft Flight Simulator heads to Xbox Series X/S this July

Microsoft's impressive flight simulation finally makes its console debut this summer.

Chris Jarrard

June 13, 2021 11:21 AM

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Following a successful launch on PCs last year, Microsoft is now ready to bring over its award-winning Flight Simulator to Xbox Series X/S. The console version was announced today during the Xbox/Bethesda Games Showcase and it will launch on July 26.

The latest iteration of Microsoft's legendary flight simulation series made its formal debut last summer with a release on PC. I was rather smitten with the game, the first AAA budget PC exclusive to come down the pipe in many years, and wrote as much in my review:

We also got a glimpse at a Top Gun: Maverick movie tie-in for Flight Simulator during the presentation. Exactly what this partnership between Microsoft and Paramount entails is yet to be seen, but I suspect that aviation buffs will be satisfied. If you have an Xbox Series S or X and would like to fly the friendly skies, there is no better time than on July 27 when the game releases for the consoles.

Chris Jarrard

Contributing Tech Editor

Chris Jarrard likes playing games, crankin' tunes, and looking for fights on obscure online message boards. He understands that breakfast food is the only true food. Don't @ him.