Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally available on Xbox Series X|S via Game Pass, following its initial Windows 10 PC launch. After enduring an almost year-long wait, however, some players are encountering a stability glitch. The Microsoft Flight Simulator crashing on Xbox Series X bug is causing serious headaches, but is there a quick and easy fix? Here’s the latest on crashing to black screen in MS Flight Sim for Xbox Series X and Series S.
Microsoft Flight Simulator crashing on Xbox Series X bug fix
Here’s how to stop Microsoft Flight Simulator crashes on Xbox Series X|S:
- Close the Microsoft Flight Simulator application.
- Fully power cycle the Xbox Series X|S console.
- Check for new MS Flight Sim game updates.
- Disable air traffic in-game.
- As a last resort, delete and reinstall the game.
Following the above steps should solve the MS Flight Sim crash issue on Xbox Series X and Series S. For anyone struggling to disable aircraft traffic within the game, here’s a step-by-step guide:
How to disable air traffic in Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X|S
- Navigate to the MS Flight Sim options menu.
- Under the “General” settings, select the “Traffic” tab.
- Below the “Aviation Traffic” heading, turn the “Aircraft Traffic Type” option off.
Disabling this setting will make the game easier for Xbox Series X|S hardware to run. Thanks to the reduced load, crashes are much less likely to occur. Although users will no longer see additional planes flying alongside them, it’s a worthwhile tradeoff for a smoother gameplay experience.
In order to improve the Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox Series X|S experience even further, it’s worth considering a console-compatible HOTAS. With everything up and running as intended, MS Flight Sim is a “landmark technical achievement.”
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