Flight Simulator 2024: A Rocky Launch
The highly anticipated release of Flight Simulator 2024 has been plagued by significant technical difficulties, leaving many players grounded before they could even take flight. Numerous reports detail frustrating download issues and extensive login queues, prompting widespread dissatisfaction with Microsoft's response.
Download Problems Ground Players
A major source of frustration stems from interrupted downloads. Many users report their downloads stalling at various points, frequently around 90% completion. Repeated attempts to resume the download often prove unsuccessful. While Microsoft acknowledges the problem and suggests a reboot as a partial solution for those stuck at 90%, players whose downloads are completely stalled are simply advised to "wait," a response deemed inadequate by many.
Login Queues Exacerbate the Situation
Even for those who successfully completed the download, the journey wasn't over. Prolonged login queues, attributed to server capacity limitations, have prevented many from accessing the game. Microsoft has confirmed awareness of the issue and is working on a fix, but the lack of a concrete timeline has further fueled player discontent.
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Community Reaction
The Flight Simulator community's response has been overwhelmingly negative. While some acknowledge the inherent challenges of launching a large-scale game, many express disappointment with Microsoft's perceived lack of preparedness for the high player volume and the insufficiency of their provided solutions. Online forums and social media are flooded with complaints about the lack of proactive communication and the frustratingly vague "wait and see" approach.
