The team behind Microsoft Flight Simulator has taken to the official website to post yet another development update of the upcoming simulator set to launch August 18th. Per usual, the team has shared their favorite screenshots and videos from the simulator, but also some important information regarding the Closed Beta and a new Partnership Series.
Closed Beta
The Closed Beta is set to launch next week, July 30th. The team has now started preparing Closed Beta for release next week and will soon be posting full build notes with the build release.
New invitations for the Closed Beta have also been sent out today to new users. The developer mentions that the users that will receive invites between today and July 30th, will be given access to the Closed Beta Preview build.
Partnership Series Update
Today the team has released a teaser for their upcoming partnership series. The next flight simulator giant to join forces with the Microsoft Flight Simulator will be VATSIM.
If you would like to view more details on the Partnership Series, FSElite has tackled the subject in an earlier post that can be viewed here.
A video was also posted by VATSIM, teasing the upcoming collaboration and mentioning that it will be available on August 18th to use with the simulator.
Feedback Snapshot
This week a new feedback snapshot has emerged as always, with more information on current issues, what’s to come next and the most addressed questions from the community.
Weekly Media
Every week, few lucky folks get to showcase their Microsoft Flight Simulator screenshot skills. The screenshots represent the current build of the simulator with all current features. If you would like to have your screenshot showcased, make sure you submit it to the Microsoft Flight Simulator team early.