Announced yesterday via flightsimulator.com, Microsoft are running a technical Alpha later this month, designed to gather feedback on all the new network-related stuff that comprises Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Be warned, you’ll need a pretty capable rig if you’re looking to take part. The PC system requirements are demanding to say the least, with recommended specs asking for at least 32Gb of RAM.
| Min Spec | Recommended Spec | Ideal Spec | ||||
| AMD | NVIDIA/INTEL | AMD | NVIDIA/INTEL | AMD | NVIDIA/INTEL | |
| MIN OS VERSION | Windows 10With Latest Update | Windows 10With Latest Update | Windows 10With Latest Update | Windows 10With Latest Update | Windows 10With Latest Update | Windows 10With Latest Update |
| DIRECT X VERSION | DX12 | DX12 | DX12 | DX12 | DX12 | DX12 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 2600X | Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-10700K | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel it-14700K |
| GPU | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX 5700 XT | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX 7900 XT | GeForce RTX 4080 |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| STORAGE | 50 GB | 50 GB | 50 GB | 50 GB | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| BANDWIDTH | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Space is limited, so act fast if you’re looking to try it out. Be aware though, this isn’t a run at the full game. The actual scope of the test in terms of content will be limited, as the focus is on services only.
If you’re interested in taking part, you can head over and sign-up for the technical alpha now on the Microsoft Flight Simulator website via the Insider Sign-up survey here. Thankfully, at least hard-drive space won’t be as much of a problem now, with the initial install being a modest 30~Gb, with assets streamed in via the cloud.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is scheduled to release November 19th on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and you can look for our review closer to launch.
