Flight Simulator: Microsoft

The 2020 entry relies on a procedural generation engine that streams data from the cloud. As you fly, the game downloads terrain data in real-time, overlaying satellite imagery with photogrammetry data in major cities. It uses AI to generate trees, buildings, and grass where none exist in the source data, filling in the blanks to create a seamless world.

While you can play with a standard controller, enthusiasts recommend specific gear for a more immersive "good" experience: Control Methods : Most users prefer a flight stick or yoke for accurate steering, often paired with a throttle quadrant for engine control [42]. : A high-end PC or an Xbox Series X/S Microsoft Flight Simulator

The secret sauce of modern is not the flight dynamics—though those are exceptional—but the map. Previous iterations relied on generic textures and manually built airports. The new generation harnesses the power of Bing Maps to stream the entire world directly to your hard drive. The 2020 entry relies on a procedural generation