Microsoft Flight Simulator gets its first 2020 patch update, changelog notes bug fixes
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What you need to know
Microsoft Flight Simulatoris officially releasing its very firstpost-launch patch update, fixing a variety of issues with a particular focus oninstallation issues. This update should be the first of many in resolving some of Microsoft Flight Simulator’sknown bugs and issues, and to get the best possible experience its recommended that you grab this update right away.
Microsoft notes that if players have any issues installing this update, they should consider a clean install of the game, as this will resolve these problems (one of the primary focuses of this patch update is fixing installation issues).
The changelog for Patch Version 1.7.14.0 includes:
Stability issues
Installation issues
Content manager
Simconnect
Optimization
Marketplace
This patch update doesn’t include any new features or content, and isn’t part of Microsoft Flight Simulator’sextensive feature roadmap, but it is great to see the team hard at work improving an already incredible game. With the number of players having issues simply installing the game, this patch update was especially important.
Does this update resolve some of the issues you’ve been having with the game? Is there another bug or problem you’re facing that hasn’t been fixed yet? Let us know in the comments below!
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 has taken to the skies, promising a cloud-powered globe, with authenticity on an unmatched scale. It’s out now exclusively on Windows PCs, offered in three flavors.
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