Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 makes its historic PlayStation debut on PS5, marking the first time in the franchise's 40+ year history that a Microsoft Flight Simulator title launches on a PlayStation console. Developed by Asobo Studio in partnership with Microsoft Game Studios, this groundbreaking aviation simulator delivers unprecedented realism and authenticity, allowing players to fly anywhere on the globe at any time of day or year. With over 40,000 airports, 60,000 helipads, and up to 125 highly detailed aircraft featuring authentic aerodynamics tested by real pilots, PS5 owners can now experience the world's most advanced consumer flight simulator with full DualSense integration and PS5 Pro enhancements.

Built to unleash the full power of PlayStation 5 hardware, this edition features adaptive triggers that respond to different speeds and surface types, gyro controls for intuitive flight adjustments, and ATC communications through the controller speaker that simulate a real cockpit experience. Whether pursuing an aviation career through dynamically-generated missions, competing in the Challenge League, or simply exploring Earth's most stunning landmarks from the sky, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 represents the definitive aviation experience for PlayStation gamers.

Key Features

Unprecedented Global Exploration and Realism

• Fly anywhere on Earth with the most detailed digital twin of the world ever created, featuring realistic flora, fauna, weather systems, and terrain rendered through advanced machine learning technology

• Land at over 40,000 airports and runways plus 60,000 helipads across all seven continents, each meticulously recreated with stunning visual detail

• Experience real-time, real-world air traffic with accurate flight patterns, allowing you to share the skies with other pilots from around the globe

Immersive DualSense Integration Exclusive to PS5

• Feel adaptive trigger resistance that responds dynamically to air speed and ground surface types, providing tactile feedback that enhances flight immersion

• Hear air traffic control communications through the controller speaker, replicating the authentic cockpit radio experience

• Utilize gyro controls for precise flight adjustments, lightbar support for visual cues, and a customizable touchpad for quick menu navigation

Revolutionary Career System and Activities

• Build your aviation career through an all-new system designed to help new pilots learn different aircraft types while gaining experience and reputation

• Access nearly unlimited dynamically-generated missions across firefighting, search and rescue, aerial construction, agriculture, and more specialized aviation roles

• Compete against other players in the Challenge League, tackle landing challenges, participate in rally races, and test your skills across diverse scenarios

Largest Aircraft Fleet in Series History

• Master up to 125 highly detailed aircraft spanning nimble ultralights, general aviation planes, steerable balloons, sleek business jets, heavy military transporters, and supersonic fighter jets

• Fly the Boom Supersonic XB-1—America's first civil supersonic jet—and break the sound barrier in cutting-edge aircraft technology

• Experience accurate aerodynamics and flight physics across every aircraft, each flight-tested by real pilots for maximum authenticity

PlayStation 5 Exclusive Features & Post-Launch Content

PS VR2 Support Coming 2026:
Experience the entire simulator through PlayStation VR2 headset and Sense controllers with a free update arriving in 2026, delivering unprecedented virtual reality flight immersion.

PS5 Pro Enhancements:
Optimized for PS5 Pro with improved visual fidelity, enhanced resolution, and smoother performance for the ultimate aviation experience.

Ongoing Support:
Free World Updates and Sim Updates will continue post-launch, plus access to a robust marketplace filled with aircraft, airports, and content from talented third-party creators.

Special Crossover:
The Stranger Things expansion launched December 9, allowing players to explore iconic locations from the Netflix series within the flight simulator.

Standard Edition Includes: