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Microsoft is holding a technical alpha later this month for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024<\/em> release. The technical alpha will be held<\/a> over an unspecified weekend in October to test the game\u2019s core services ahead of its debut on November 19th. Participants in the test phase will need a capable PC gaming rig to try out Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 <\/em>before its release, as this alpha test won\u2019t be available to Xbox players.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Free flight and a limited amount of career, challenges, and discovery will be accessible during the technical alpha, alongside a limited number of aircraft. \u201cThe technical alpha has been designed to gather feedback on specific areas and features, and the scope of what is available is limited,\u201d says the Microsoft Flight Simulator <\/em>team. You can sign up for the alpha test here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The current version of Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em> is already a demanding game on PC, and this 2024 edition looks set to raise the PC requirements even further. The recommended specs<\/a> include 32GB of RAM, an Intel Core i7-10700K, and an RTX 2080. Ideally though, Microsoft says you\u2019ll want up to 64GB of RAM, an RTX 4080, and an Intel Core i7-14700K if you want to play at max settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Once Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024<\/em> releases next month, you\u2019ll be able to fly an air ambulance, be part of a mountain rescue team, or act as search and rescue. There\u2019s even VIP charter services, skydive aviation, air racing, and hot air balloon trips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n