VGChartz's Evan Norris: "In a normal year, simulation games take a backseat to "AAA" action/adventure games, high-octane shooters, and epic role-playing games. 2020 was no normal year. Those who had the luxury of playing video games wanted escapism, and that's precisely what they found in this slate of simulation nominees.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town allowed players to experience life on a farm from the comfort of their homes. Spiritfarer, a deft mix of platforming, exploration, and crafting, helped put the beauty and fragility of life in perspective. Microsoft Flight Simulator, a technical masterpiece with astounding realism, became, in the words of aviation journalist Paul Sillers, "the safest way to fly this year". Then there was Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which transported beleaguered players to an idyllic island, perpetually safe and welcoming."
Today, Microsoft and Asobo Studio released a brand-new City Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
You want me to get all this stuff a second time!?
Aerosoft announced that its Bombardier CRJ is coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 alongside a massive update of the MSFS 2020 version.
