Get ready to upgrade your PC’s memory because Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is demanding a colossal 64GB of RAM for its ‘ideal’ system specs! This is an unprecedented amount of memory for a game, even in 2024. Even high-end gaming PCs with the latest graphics cards and processors often only boast 32GB. So why the hefty requirement?
The answer lies in the game’s innovative use of real-time photogrammetry. In the previous version, Asobo Studio, the developer, implemented a system that streams incredibly detailed city data directly into the game. This means you’re seeing real-world buildings and landscapes rendered in astonishing detail. However, this process requires massive processing power and memory. With only 12GB of VRAM available, a significant portion of this detailed city data spills over into system memory, hence the need for 64GB to handle the load.
Furthermore, the faster your internet connection, the more data the game can stream, requiring even more processing power and storage space. The ideal specs also recommend powerful hardware like the RTX 4080 and RX 7900 XT, which are likely playing the game at a higher resolution, further demanding more space for high-resolution photogrammetry.
Beyond its demanding memory requirements, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is packed with incredible improvements. Asobo boasts a four-thousand-fold increase in environmental detail, promising a virtual world brimming with realism, even down to individual rocks. The game also boasts a significantly reduced download size, now down to just 50GB, thanks to cloud integration and streaming, eliminating the need for massive downloads and World Updates.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to launch on November 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PC and will be available on Game Pass on release day. Preorders are live now for $70. Are you ready to experience the next generation of flight simulation?
