Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was released on PC and Xbox yesterday but early players have struggled to load or even finish installing the game. Users have reported a range of issues — including post-installation loads stalling before completion,

If you tried to get some flight time in Flight Simulator 2024 today only to find yourself staring at a loading screen, you’re not alone. The official X page for Microsoft’s flight sim @MSFS_Support posted an update that several users are reporting “long initial loading times.

Like the first Asobo Microsoft Flight Simulator, the 2024 edition uses cloud streaming to deliver high-quality maps without cramming hundreds of terabytes into your drive. While the principle itself is solid, it means that playing the game is reliant on the Microsoft server infrastructure.