If we get to a stage that MS started doing a subscription based service to use Flight Sim then I would reluctantly have to look at alternatives. Individuals are already paying a fortune for add-ons, hardware, Navigraph subscriptions etc etc. Some people may be delighted to pay for subscriptions for everything in life but in many countries, the cost of living is really starting to bite hard for many. This constant drive to force everyone to subscribe monthly/annually to stream movies, sport, music and gaming platforms or miss out is getting beyond a joke. Yes, I appreciate that the companies have expenses to cover to provide these services but the reality is, they are making a tidy sum as it suits them to host it online and for you not to own it locally (if you know what I mean). If we go down this route with flight sims, then sadly, I fear some people will be driven away from the MSFS product offering, not through choice, but simply because they can't afford to be shelling out every month on non-essentials.
