Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 has a physical version with 10 discs

If you really, really want a physical version, it’s possible.

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What you need to know

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020is coming soon and while most players will probably be grabbing this 150GB behemoth of a game digitally, thereisa physical edition available in Europe. Microsoft has partnered withAerosoftto make this edition possible. If you’re going this route however, be warned: you’re going to be swapping several discs.

This physical edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 comes on 10 different discs. While many physical releases of games on PC take multiple DVDs, this is one of the highest we’ve ever seen. The physical edition of the game is going to start shipping around August 21, so if you do order it, don’t expect it on launch day.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 has been developed by Asobo Studio in partnership with Xbox Global Publishing. It’s set to be available on August 18. If you’re concerned about whether or not your PC can run this game, check out thePC requirements right here. You can also find the full list of aircraft you’ll be taking to the skiesright here.

Prepare for take-off.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 takes to the skies on August 18, promising a cloud-powered globe, with authenticity on an unmatched scale. It’s headed exclusively to Windows 10 PCs, with preorders now live in three flavors.

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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.