Microsoft is inviting PC gamers to participate in the upcoming Technical Alpha for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This pre-release testing phase is designed to evaluate the game’s new services and infrastructure ahead of its November launch.
While the Technical Alpha won’t offer the full breadth of content planned for the final release, participants can expect to experience free flights, career challenges, and discovery flights. The primary focus of the alpha is to gather data on core services such as content streaming, multiplayer functionality, world map navigation, live air traffic, weather systems, and more.
Interested in joining the Technical Alpha? Be prepared to share your PC specifications with the development team. Meeting the minimum system requirements is crucial for selection, ensuring that testers have the necessary hardware to provide meaningful feedback.
Minimum System Requirements:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
- GPU: Radeon RX 5700 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
- VRAM: 4GB
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 50GB
- Internet Connection: 10Mbps
The Technical Alpha will run for a limited time, with specific dates to be announced later this month. The official launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 remains scheduled for November 19, 2024, on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
To register your interest in the Technical Alpha and learn more about the program, visit the official Microsoft Flight Simulator website.
