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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Addressing a Turbulent Launch

The highly anticipated release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 experienced a rocky start, plagued by server instability, bugs, and widespread login issues. In response, Microsoft Flight Simulator head Jorg Neumann and Asobo Studio CEO Sebastian Wloch released a video acknowledging the problems and outlining their solutions.

The Unexpected Surge in Players

The developers candidly admitted to underestimating the sheer volume of players eager to experience MSFS 2024. This unexpectedly high demand overwhelmed the game's servers and supporting infrastructure. The core issue, as explained, stemmed from the server's data retrieval process. While rigorously tested with 200,000 simulated users, the actual player count far exceeded expectations, causing the system's cache to repeatedly collapse.

Addressing Login Queues and Missing Content

Attempts to alleviate the login queues by increasing capacity proved temporary, with the cache frequently failing and leading to extended loading times, often stalling at 97%. The missing aircraft and other content reported by players were directly attributed to this server overload and the resulting incomplete data delivery.

Negative Steam Reviews and the Path Forward

The overwhelming negative player feedback on Steam reflects the severity of the launch issues. However, the development team assures players that solutions are actively being implemented. They've reported improvements in stabilizing server performance and managing player logins, aiming to provide a smoother experience moving forward. A sincere apology was issued, along with a commitment to ongoing updates and communication through official channels. The team expressed gratitude for player patience and feedback.