Thousands Grounded as Flight Simulator 2024 Login Soars

The highly anticipated launch of Flight Simulator 2024 has been significantly hampered by widespread technical difficulties, leaving many players grounded. This article details the reported issues, including download problems and extensive login queues, and Microsoft's response (or lack thereof).

Download Download Delays Ground Players

Numerous players report stalled downloads, frequently halting around the 90% completion mark. Repeated attempts to resume the download process often prove unsuccessful. While Microsoft acknowledges the problem and suggests a reboot as a partial solution, players experiencing completely stalled downloads are only advised to "wait," a response deemed inadequate by many.

Login Queues Exacerbate the Problem

Even for those who successfully completed the download, lengthy login queues due to server capacity limitations present a major hurdle. Players report prolonged waits, preventing access to the game's main menu. Microsoft has confirmed awareness of this issue and is working on a fix, but lacks a concrete timeline for resolution.

Community Reaction

[1] Image from Steam.

The Flight Simulator community's reaction has been largely negative. While some understand the inherent challenges of launching a large-scale game, many express disappointment with Microsoft's apparent lack of preparedness for a large player influx and the insufficient solutions offered. Online forums and social media are flooded with complaints about the lack of proactive communication and the frustratingly vague "wait and see" approach.