Initial load screen 3 minutes plus

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On a fresh boot of the game, xbox series x, the initial splash screen takes 3 minutes or more before getting to the logos, demo, update check and final loading screen.
Can be upwards of 6 minutes before getting to the menu.

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i experienced the same issue yesterday the 14th. I had to restart MSFS several times over the course of an hour to finally fly. This happens around 1300 HRS EST almost everyday. I noticed over 3000 + just on VATSIM alone. Is there some type of load balancing inside AZURE happening???

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So its 1432 HRS EST July 15th and i have been attempting to launch MSFS for past 90 min at just hangs. I have restarted the .exe over a dozen times to no avail. How is MS routing this AZURE traffic on the east coast of USA??? Same issues when i attempt to play OFFLINE. PLEASE HELP

In the morning and evening hours EST there are no issues. Are the MSFS AZURE servers at maximum during business hours???