Matching up both the airplane and the location, viewers can see satellite-mapped countryside on the left sticking relatively close to the real world photography on the right. Related: Xbox May Finally Support VR In Shocking Microsoft Flight Sim Leakįor those who want to see the comparison between a real flight and Microsoft Flight Simulator in real-time, YouTube account Tropical Tech 2 shared just such a video that shows just how close the simulation is to the real deal. The developers aren't afraid to get a bit silly on special occasions and include easter eggs in MSF's world, but Flight Sim is less of a full-fledged game and more of a tool that's as fun as a new toy. The results have been astoundingly accurate thanks to the game's reliance on satellite mapping to chart the entire Earth and most of its important landmarks. A few brave souls have even done the comparison in real-time, playing MSF2020 on a capable laptop on a wifi-enabled jetliner.
Something that many fans have tried since the game initially released is mapping out real-life air routes and seeing how accurate they were in the game.
Xbox players still have to wait until Summer 2021 to give it a shot, but those with beefy PCs are already getting the full Microsoft Flight Simulator experience on Game Pass. A state-of-the-art entry in one of Microsoft's most enduring gaming franchises was long overdue, and the final game that players got their hands on in 2020 lived up to that promise. From the moment the game made a surprise appearance at E3 2019, fans and newcomers alike knew that it would be something special. Anyone that's sampled Microsoft Flight Simulatoralready knows that it's a crazy good simulation of air travel, but one side-by-side comparison showcases just how realistic the game can be.