Comments from players around social media lament the same problems with loading into Microsoft's simulation game as progress bars halt at 97%.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is officially out today, and fans are eagerly hopping into their virtual cockpits to take to the skies once again. Or at least, they're trying.

Players trying to load Flight Simulator 2024 on their Xbox Series X/S or PC are seeing some absurdly long initial loading times.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is cleared for takeoff, ready to give aircraft fanciers and digital globetrotters

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players have been experiencing problems getting into the game at launch.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Players have experienced hours-long login queues and some have been unable to finish installing the game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 officially launched today, but it's basically been a complete bust trying to play or even get into the game so far. Loading queues and interminable loading screens are all we've seen so far.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is having a hard time. Its launch has been marred with myriad technical issues.