Will Microsoft Flight Simulator ever support multiple monitors? This question is on the lips of many gamers but so far this whole thing is shrouded in mystery. In this guide, we’ll explore what multiple monitor support could mean for Microsoft Flight Simulator and what are the chances of this feature being added to future game releases.
Can Microsoft Flight Simulator 2021 display instruments on a separate monitor? Flight Simulator does not currently support separate dual or multi monitor setup. The game does not allow players to display instruments, and views on separate monitors. However, you can stretch the game over two or more monitors.
Recent rumors suggested that Microsoft would add full-fledged multiple monitor support to Flight Simulator a bit later. Being able to play Flight Simulator on two monitors would make for a very nice addition. For example, gamers could use the first monitor for front view and the second one for instruments.
Being able to look outside on one monitor, while keeping an eye on your instruments and navigational equipment on the other screen is actually something that many gamers have requested.
The majority of gamers haven’t lost hope that Microsoft will address this in the future, and add this handy benefit to Flight Simulator.
However, many doubt this will become a reality. Their main reason for backing up this idea is that “the software is designed to mainly run under an Xbox single window environment“. And it does not matter if you use the Xbox beta app to play on PC or you own an Xbox console.
How to Play Flight Simulator 2020 on Multiple Monitors
How can I play Flight Simulator on multiple monitors? If you want to play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on two or three monitors, you can span the display using Nvidia’s Surround from the Nvidia Control Panel, or AMD’s Eyefinity if you are using an AMD video card.
In this manner, you’ll be able to play the game across two or three monitors and it will look like you’re playing on one big, very wide display.
Steps to stretch Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on multiple monitors
For NVIDIA:
- Step 1 – Download and install NVidia’s Control Panel from Microsoft Store
- Step 2 – Go to Settings and click on Configure Surround
- Step 3 – Check the Span displays with Surround check box to enable the feature
- Step 4 – Click Configure to open and tweak the settings of the Nvidia Surround window.
For more information, see NVIDIA Control Panel: To configure my displays for Surround.
Important Notes:
- All the monitors must be of the same size and resolution, and have the same refresh rate.
- Check the maximum resolutions supported by your graphics card. To find out what’s your Surround resolution, take the width resolution and multiply it by the number of monitors you have. For example, for two 24″ 1920×1200 monitors, under Surround, that’s a combined maximum resolution of 3840×1200. So it will be as if you were using one large 3840×1200 wide monitor. Make sure your graphics card support it.
- Have patience, it takes time and to find the right settings and adjust the syncing between the monitors.
For AMD:
- Step 1 – Use Windows Display Settings to configure and arrange your display order
- Step 2 – Right click on your desktop and then click on AMD Radeon Settings
- Step 3 – Click on Eyefinity, and go to Quick Setup to create a new AMD Eyefinity display group based on your previous Windows Display Settings
- Step 4 – Once the AMD Eyefinity display group has been created, follow the on-screen instructions to further configure your display arrangement
For more information on how to configure Windows Display Settings for AMD, see How to Configure Displays in Duplicated and Extended Modes.
If you want to learn more about setting up and configuring AMD Eyefinity, see Set Up and Configure AMD Eyefinity on AMD Support.
References: