Going forward, it will be interesting to see what happens, not only with FSX, but also with Prepar3D. While everybody is excited about the next-gen Flight Simulator 2020 recently announced by the company, the truth is that, even if it’s an old 32bit app, FSX continues to be the simulator used by many, and having it back at Microsoft, despite all the stories we remember, may be a better option than to have it with DoveTail Games. It also states that “more on our FSX plans coming soon…” suggesting that those still using the simulator should keep an eye on what’s coming from Microsoft in the coming weeks.
The letter published by Microsoft ends with a note: Today, with a bit of bittersweet sentiment, we say “Welcome Home” to an old friend. A new flight simulator that, now, will received by the classic Microsoft Flight Simulator X, the last version created by Microsoft and, for some years, left “orphan”.
It does not stop there, apparently, as the company also says that “we look forward to sharing our next steps with the community in the very near future.”Īs suggested in previous articles, Dovetail Games is leaving the flight simulation area, and this announcement makes me believe, even more, that the unexpected shutdown of Flight Sim World, last year, is all related to Microsoft preparing the path to the introduction of Flight Simulator 2020. Those expecting fresh news about Flight Simulator 2020 may have been a bit disappointed by today’s news, but for those who have invested a lot in Flight Simulator X and still use it, there are good news: the agreement Microsoft entered with Dovetail Games that allowed FSX to appear on Steam has ended, and as the partnership agreement ends, Dovetail Games leaves the field - as I have suggested they would do - and going forward, Microsoft will take over support of Flight Simulator X. Support and future developments will be made under Microsoft’s banner. Microsoft announced today that as part of its plans to develop Flight Simulator 2020, Flight Simulator X returns to the company.
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