Mojave Sunset Fades into Disarray: Microsoft Flight Simulator Customers Left Grounded by Ongoing Outage

August 15, 2023 - Seattle, WA - Microsoft’s highly acclaimed Microsoft Flight Simulator, a virtual aviation experience that has taken the world by storm, has found itself grounded by a severe outage that has left customers frustrated and grounded.

The latest developments come as a surprise to the thousands of enthusiasts who have immersed themselves in the world of virtual flight, with many reporting difficulties accessing the platform and experiencing crashes, delayed loading, and errors of various kinds.

“We’ve been experiencing technical issues with our servers, which have resulted in a interruption of service to our customers,” a Microsoft spokesperson acknowledged in a statement. “We’re working to resolve this as quickly as possible and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

As of this writing, customers are advised to wait patiently until the issue is resolved, although no estimated timeline has been provided.

The sim, which launched in 2020, has become a critical component of the gaming and simulation community, attracting a diverse range of users, from casual enthusiasts to professional pilots and serious aviation enthusiasts.

With the popularity of the sim showing no signs of waning, the outage has left many wondering what may have caused the technical difficulties, and what steps the company will take to prevent such outages from happening in the future.

“We’re as disappointed as our customers are,” said a representative from Microsoft. “We understand the importance of this service to the flight simulation community, and we’ll do everything in our power to minimize downtime and restore functionality as soon as possible.”

To be kept informed of the ongoing situation, users are encouraged to check the Microsoft Flight Simulator website and social media channels for updates and alerts.

In the meantime, we echo the sentiments of many in the community: hang in there, pilots!