Microsoft Flight

The game[2] is offered "free-to-play"; charging gamers for downloading extra content, aircraft or scenery.[3] In July 2012, Microsoft ceased development of the game permanently to re-align its "long-term goals and development plans." The core game, which includes the Icon A5 aircraft and the Big Island of Hawaii scenery area, remains free to download. It can then be expanded with additional downloadable content (DLC) from the integrated Games For Windows Marketplace on Xbox-Live or also from the Steam website.[4][5][6][7][8] In August 2013, Microsoft announced they will be closing the Xbox.com PC Marketplace on August 22, 2013. This will result in all content for sale to cease being sold. Previous items purchased will still be usable, but acquiring new items through the marketplace will be eliminated. It is unknown whether material will be released for free. The Flight software may still be downloadable, however content will not be available for purchase.[9]