With the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 alpha already available for players to try, gamers are understandably jumping at the chance to soar through the skies of the stunning-looking title. However, despite an initial install size of a mere 30GB, the game is proving to put an unexpectedly high strain on users’ internet connections thanks to its constant downloading of new environment data.
Even with the best gaming router around, the sheer amount of data you could be downloading via Microsoft Flight Simulator is enough to both put a strain on your home network and quickly max out your data allowance for those not on an unlimited data plan. Not to mention, you’ll need a fast enough connection in the first place. 180Mbps is equivalent to 22.5MB/s, which is well inside most modern broadband connection speeds but could be a limiting factor for those with older and slower connections.
Evidence of this high internet usage can be seen in the video below which shows a whole host of real-time data as the player flies around. CPU, GPU, and RAM usage are tracked, along with CPU and GPU temperature and that all-important “internet download rate.”
My father said that anything is interesting if you bother to read about it - Michael C. Harrold
Thanks. That's useful. In the past they've occasionally detailed specific areas, but left other areas relatively plain. I'm glad they're not doing that here.
Have they said anything about repeating the 'no upgrades' policy that they got so much flak for with FS2020?
If not, be sure to get the pack you want. With 2020 there was no way to upgrade - get the $129 version, decide that you want the aircraft from the $199 version, and you have to buy the $199 version at full price.
Blackhawk wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:42 pm
Have they said anything about repeating the 'no upgrades' policy that they got so much flak for with FS2020?
If not, be sure to get the pack you want. With 2020 there was no way to upgrade - get the $129 version, decide that you want the aircraft from the $199 version, and you have to buy the $199 version at full price.
There is as of yet no mention of a "no upgrades" policy, but then there are also no DLC listed on the page. Since there is no pre-order bonus I could find, I'll wait till release day or afterwards.
My father said that anything is interesting if you bother to read about it - Michael C. Harrold
Blackhawk wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:42 pm
Have they said anything about repeating the 'no upgrades' policy that they got so much flak for with FS2020?
If not, be sure to get the pack you want. With 2020 there was no way to upgrade - get the $129 version, decide that you want the aircraft from the $199 version, and you have to buy the $199 version at full price.
I'm only pointing out that specifically the difference between the 129 and the 199 version is 30 payware aircraft - so I'm going to guess you can pay for the payware aircraft later - - but you may (still) be right.
I already have the wife's concurrence (permission? grudging acceptance?) to spend the $199 bucks... Christmas is coming and I figure she's planning to spend a lot more than that
However, I'm still dubious until I see some impressions here from you folks.
My father said that anything is interesting if you bother to read about it - Michael C. Harrold
