Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 faces criticism for high internet bandwidth usage, up to 180Mbps in dense areas.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has drawn criticism for its high internet bandwidth consumption, reaching up to 180Mbps in densely populated areas, though typical usage is between 30 and 50Mbps. The game's installation size has been reduced from 130GB to 30GB by utilizing cloud streaming. High data usage can strain users with limited internet plans, prompting suggestions to use local caching and monitor data consumption. The game launches on November 19.