Sim Update 10 for Microsoft Flight Simulator brings DLSS support, performance enhancements, and more

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After weeks of testing, and even more weeks of delay, Sim Update 10 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally beginning its rollout. Users should see a prompt for the mandatory update regardless if they use Steam or the Microsoft Store. Sim Update 10 includes a hefty payload, including support for Nvidia DLSS, multi-monitor support, bug fixes, and, most importantly, performance enhancements.

Downloading Sim Update 10 first requires you to update the Microsoft Flight Simulator client to version 1.27.21.0. This will come with a 1GB update first. After you launch the sim client, you’ll see a mandatory update screen that requires you to download over 12GB of data. Additional data will be downloaded afterward, making the total package approximately 17GB.

Once everything is ready to go, you’ll get to enjoy the various improvements and additions that this new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator has to offer. Here are some highlights, starting with graphics/performance.

First up, the update addressed performance issues that were caused by memory leaks and having more than four World Update photogrammetry packages installed. Some third-party aircraft also created performance issues. These have been fixed as well. Additionally, less crashes should be present, but Asobo still describes performance optimization as an “ongoing” process.

Nvidia DLSS support is now here for RTX 20 and 30 Series users. You’ll find it tucked away in the anti-aliasing toggle menu, allowing you to swap between different modes: Quality, Balanced, and Performance.

According to the patch notes, DirectX 12 support has finally received some attention, with better stability, performance, and memory usage. More improvements will come in the future. Asobo warns