Helicopters "planned" for Microsoft Flight Simulator next year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Helicopters "planned" for Microsoft Flight Simulator next year Flighty McFlightface. News by Ishraq Subhan Reporter Updated on 20 Jul 2021 24 comments Microsoft Flight Simulator developer Asobo Studio is set to add helicopters to the game. The bad news is they are planned for 2022. The developer stealthily announced the news in its 15th July development update, which revealed a snapshot of the most requested features and reported bugs. The introduction of helicopters was by far the most requested feature with over 1500 votes. We have yet to see any more details about it, but I can't imagine it will be too long before Asobo gives us a glimpse. Other requested features include support for multiple screens, DirectX 12 support, replay functionality, and a myriad of other features. The top bugs include incorrect weather and wind readings, game crashes, low-resolution textures and performance issues on some PCs. The update also announced a partnership with Orbis International, a non-profit organisation that tackles preventable blindness. Players will be able to tour the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a converted aircraft that is literally a hospital, with detailed textures and learn more about Orbis' mission. Unfortunately, players will not be able to fly the aircraft. Asobo has had an busy year, starting off with upgrading its 2019 release A Plague Tale: Innocence for the Xbox Series X/S and Playstation 5. It is also set to release Flight Simulator on the Xbox Series consoles on 27th July, which is also coming to Xbox Game Pass. Flight Simulator certainly has a bright future ahead of it, with more content and events on the way soon and an active community of modders further enhancing the game. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store