Description of the issue:
When using Photo Mode in Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2024, screenshots are saved correctly in the in-game photo library if the simulator is started in 2D mode. However, if the user switches to VR mode and then back to 2D, Photo Mode stops saving screenshots to the library. A full restart of the simulator is required to restore Photo Mode functionality. This issue significantly disrupts the use of Photo Mode during flights, especially for users who switch between 2D and VR modes for challenges, scenery creation, and documentation.
[PC Only] Did you remove all your community mods/add-ons? If yes, are you still experiencing the issue?
- Yes, all community mods and add-ons were removed. The issue persists.
FREQUENCY OF ISSUE
- 100% - This issue occurs every time the steps below are followed.
REPRODUCTION STEPS
- Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2D mode.
- Enter Photo Mode and take a screenshot.
Screenshot is saved in the in-game photo library.
- Switch to VR mode.
- Attempt to take a screenshot in Photo Mode.
The screenshot may or may not save in VR.
- Switch back to 2D mode.
- Attempt to take another screenshot in Photo Mode.
- Screenshot no longer saves.
- Restart the simulator completely.
- Repeat the above steps to confirm the issue.
YOUR SETTINGS
- VR Headset: Pimax Crystal Light
- PC Only: Not using Developer Mode. No modifications made.
- Graphics API: DirectX 12 (DX12)
- Operating System: Windows 11 (Latest updates installed)
- MSFS Version: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, PC (non-Steam version)