Flight Simulator Black Screen

If you haven't already, we recommend performing the steps mentioned on this link Game freezes or stops responding on a Windows 10 device | Xbox Support

You can find the solutions mentioned in this link to be helpful: Loading issues (stuck on loading screen, long loading times, stuck on black screen, etc...) – Microsoft Flight Simulator Support

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Hello airetrix,

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing a black screen issue when launching Microsoft Flight Simulator on your PC. This can be caused by various factors, such as incompatible drivers, corrupted game files, or insufficient system resources.



To better assist you, I need some more information from you. Please answer the following questions:



- What is the model and specifications of your PC?

- What version of Windows are you running?

- Do you have the latest updates for Microsoft Flight Simulator and your graphics drivers?

- How long have you been facing this issue?

- Does the black screen occur right after launching the game or during gameplay?

- Do you hear any sound or see any error messages when the black screen happens?

- Have you tried any troubleshooting steps so far? If yes, what were they and what were the results?

Here are some steps you can try to resolve the problem:



- Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can check them here: Microsoft Flight Simulator | Xbox

- Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version. You can find them on the manufacturer's website, such as NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel.

- Verify the integrity of the game files using the Xbox app. To do this, open the Xbox app, go to My games & apps, select Microsoft Flight Simulator, click on the three dots icon, and choose Repair.

- Run the game as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the game shortcut or executable file, select Properties, go to the Compatibility tab, check the box next to Run this program as an administrator, and click OK.

- Disable any background programs that may interfere with the game, such as antivirus software, overlays, or streaming applications.

Kindly visit the links below for additional help:

How to fix a black loading screen – Microsoft Flight Simulator Support (zendesk.com)

How to troubleshoot crashing on the loading screen issues – Microsoft Flight Simulator Support (zendesk.com)

We're looking forward to hearing from you. If there are any inquiries about our description or if there are any misconceptions, do reply to the post.

[quote user="Domuhnic"]

never really got into flight simulators, I tried, just not my cup'o tea.

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Well, these games aren't flight simulators though.

If you want a combat flight simulator go check out the Digital Combat Simulator series.

But because I'm not that into flight simulators, arcade-like games such as the ones Gaijin make are perfect for me.

I don't have to look around a screen flippin' switches, turnin' dials, and I don't have to purchase a super-serious joystick to enjoy blasting things.

Hello Afruzu how are you?

My name is Ezequiel I'm an Independent Consultant.

What appears when you try to connect your internet on your Xbox? Are there any error codes or warnings?

Yes you can play this game offline, however you need to download content from it so you can play offline.

1-Open "My Games & Apps" on the Xbox console by choosing the "My Games & Apps" tile on the Xbox Dashboard or by opening the Xbox Guide and choosing the "My Games & Apps" option.
2-Find Microsoft Flight Simulator in the "Games" section of "My Games & Apps". Note: If you are installing or pre-installing Microsoft Flight Simulator, the game will immediately appear in the "Games" section and you can do this during installation.
3-Open the Microsoft Flight Simulator "More Options" menu by highlighting Microsoft Flight Simulator under "My Games & Apps" and pressing the "Menu" button on your Xbox controller.
4-In the Microsoft Flight Simulator "More options" menu, navigate to the "Manage games and add-ons" option and open it.
5-On the Microsoft Flight Simulator "Manage Games and Add-ons" screen, highlight and open "Microsoft Flight Simulator" on the right side of the screen.
In the "Microsoft Flight Simulator" menu, navigate to and select the "Manage installation to (storage device)" option.
7-On the Microsoft Flight Simulator "Manage Installation" screen, navigate to the "World - offline mode" add-on in the Microsoft Flight Simulator base game. Note: Selecting the "World - Offline Mode" add-on will install it, while unchecking it will either uninstall the add-on or prevent it from being installed.
8-After making the changes, navigate and select the "Save Changes" option on the right side of the screen.
9-Your Xbox will automatically update the Microsoft Flight Simulator installation in the background.

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