Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 closed beta eyes July 30 release
(Windows Phone Central)

Microsoft Flight Simulator`s first closed beta test prepares for take-off, scheduled to drop later this month. The hotly-anticipated next entry in the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise continues to target availability later this year, with alpha testing underway among a tight pool of participants. Following an almost a decade hiatus, the next step for the simulator drew eyes for its cloud-powered unveiling, infusing mapping data for unparalleled accuracy on a global scale. And while Microsoft still hasn`t locked down its release date, it soon kicks off a public-facing closed beta. Microsoft has drafted plans to release its Flight Simulator closed beta on July 30, sticking to its previously-outlined roadmap for external testing. The move represents the next stage in preparing the title for a full-fledged release, shifting the focus to polish, while further expanding to a broader group of applicants. The announcement comes via its latest developer blog, also outlining the rollo...