Community feedback on performance was mixed but generally positive regarding frame rates: Optimization:
As the game continues to grow and evolve, one thing is certain – Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 remains a leading platform for flight simulation, offering a realistic and engaging experience for pilots and aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
Pre-1.9.3.0, ATC was arguably broken. Controllers would give you descent instructions from FL350 to 2,000 feet in a single step, then yell at you for "exceeding descent rate."
Patch 1.9.3.0 for , released on September 29, 2020, primarily introduced the first major region-specific overhaul, World Update I: Japan . It included significant aerodynamic refinements, aircraft-specific fixes, and visual enhancements for several high-fidelity planes. World Update I: Japan Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 patch 1.9.3.0
: Improved ocean rendering (waves and foam) and edited water masks to display actual aerial imagery near shores, though some users reported these were still missing in certain areas.
This is a delicate topic. If you were getting 35 FPS over Tokyo, you still got 35 FPS. However, it massively improved frame time consistency (1% lows).
There was a broad consensus that the patch was a step in the right direction. Many celebrated the performance improvements and the sheer quality of the free Japan DLC. One post on the AVSIM forums succinctly captured the feeling: "Loving this update after investigating further - sim is smooth and AA seems back to normal ... thanks Asobo" . Community feedback on performance was mixed but generally
: Restored the control sensitivity configuration screen, which previously failed to display curves correctly for flight sticks and yokes.
When took to the skies in August 2020, it captivated the world with its unprecedented scale and beauty. However, the simulation community quickly clamored for improvements in performance, stability, and regional accuracy. Released on September 29, 2020 , Patch 1.9.3.0—known officially as World Update I: Japan —marked the first major content and stability update for the simulator, offering a significant overhaul of Japanese scenery and crucial engine fixes .
This allowed pilots to practice specific instrument approaches or VFR flying conditions on demand, transforming the simulator from a "world replica" into a rigorous training tool. If you were getting 35 FPS over Tokyo, you still got 35 FPS
Released on September 29, 2020, —commonly referred to as the World Update I: Japan —marked a significant milestone in the early life of the simulation. This patch was a critical turning point, aiming to resolve numerous stability issues identified after launch while adding a massive amount of high-fidelity content to the simulator's virtual world.
Fixed a bug where certain planes would crash if they lacked a fuel leak system and addressed fuel consumption mass calculation errors. Avionics and Autopilot Improvements
: Resolved a fuel consumption bug where the active reduction of fuel weight failed to accurately lower the total mass of specific aircraft.
Beyond visual candy, patch 1.9.3.0 implemented crucial fixes to the underlying flight physics engine and control mechanics.