Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 hits turbulence with reports of the game bringing internet connections to their knees – but don’t grab the sick bag just yet

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's technical alpha is raising concerns about high bandwidth usage, with reports of up to 180Mbps in densely populated areas at maximum settings. However, typical usage is much lower, around 30-50Mbps, with spikes over 100Mbps being rare. The game's installation size has been reduced to 30GB, utilizing cloud streaming for detailed areas. While Microsoft increased recommended bandwidth to 50-100Mbps, the full picture remains unclear as the game is still in alpha and offers options like manual caching to reduce streaming needs.