All the fans who were excited to spread their symbolic wings with the legendary Tom Cruise in Microsoft Flight Simulator’s new DLC gather up; I have some bad news for you!
Initially slated for this year’s November 19 release, Paramount Pictures has postponed the launch of Top Gun: Maverick to May 27, 2022, as COVID-19 cases witness a surge in the US.
Consequently, Microsoft Flight Simulator, too, has delayed its Top Gun-themed DLC to coincide with the movie’s new release date.
Microsoft did the unpredictable by announcing a free Top Gun-themed expansion for its highly popular Flight Simulator during this year’s E3.
Called Top Gun: Maverick, this DLC was confirmed to be a promotional tie-in with Paramount’s upcoming movie of the same name starring Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly.
The film was all set to hit the markets this Holiday Season, but the pandemic had other plans.
The sudden spike of COVID-19 cases and the delta variant meant that fewer people would turn their attention to the theatres. Hence, it was decided that for a better reach and high profitability, Top Gun: Maverick should be delayed.
Given that this relationship between Paramount and Microsoft exists to promote the movie, it makes zero sense for the DLC to drop while the movie’s facing postponement.
In a brief announcement, Microsoft Flight Simulator said
Paramount Pictures recently shifted the release date of Top Gun: Maverick to Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 2022. As we have previously announced, the Top Gun: Maverick expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 10 PC, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass will be released alongside the movie. We look forward to sharing more information in the future.
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Moreover, the nature of this much-anticipated crossover isn’t known to us. All we know is that the expansion promises to deliver an experience that makes one feel “what it’s like to be a US Navy Top Gun.”
About Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Asobo Studio, Microsoft Flight Simulator is an Amateur Flight Simulation game available for Microsoft Windows. It will also be launched later for platforms like Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
By utilizing intricate topographic data from Bing Maps along with real time weather forecasts, one will surely be flummoxed by setting eyes upon the game’s phenomenal optic spectacle. Its almost unjustified to call this masterpiece a simulator when its life-like realistic. From incorporating snow-bested mountain range to clamoring towns and cities, almost every little detail of this gem is breathtaking.
Not only are the graphics authentic, its gameplay too is hair-splitting and diligent. From take off and landing to engine inspection; Everything should be looked into with perfection. One will have to get used to the physics of the game along with figuring out how to travel by utilizing VFR navigation.
Innumerable challenges, dares and missions are also incorporated in order to further spice things up along with a worldwide leaderboard to see and compare the progress of countless other pilots.
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