Some MSFS 2024 players are getting a message saying “loading unusually long” when trying to play the game. Those affected will notice the game gets almost done with the first load before stopping entirely. While there is a potential fix, it can lead to additional issues if performed. However, Microsoft is aware of the problem and is working on it.
Why does MSFS 2024 get stuck while loading?
If you get the “loading unusually long” message when launching MSFS 2024, there’s a good chance it’ll remain stuck. Some players are reporting they waited multiple hours without any results. Microsoft is aware of the issue and released the following statement about it on X:
“We are aware of user reports of long initial loading times into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
With so many users initializing the sim concurrently, we have a large number of server requests. We are working to help resolve the issues as soon as possible.
For users whose initial load is past 90% and no longer progressing, we recommend a reboot. Otherwise we advise waiting to allow the loading to proceed as normal.”
So, the recommended fix, if you get the “loading unusually long” message after launching MSFS 2024, is to restart the game. The same solution might help if the initial load gets stuck after passing 90%. Unfortunately, those who are trying to launch the game are also getting stuck in queues, so even if it loads, you may still be unable to play the game.
The only definitive solution for the loading unusually long bug is to wait for the server load to normalize. The game is heavily dependent on the cloud, so if you don’t have a solid online connection it won’t work properly. Even those who are able to get in are finding bugs, such as not having all their aircraft available.
