Prepare for takeoff and fly high once more with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox, Game Pass and PC!
Microsoft Flight Simulator, the acclaimed aviation simulation franchise, returns with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, a groundbreaking new entry that pushes the boundaries of realism and immersion further than ever before.
Available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC, this highly anticipated release invites players to explore a stunningly detailed digital twin of Earth, pilot a vast fleet of aircraft, and embark on a global aviation adventure. And the best thing? Game Pass lets you take to the pilot’s seat for free.
A Legacy of Flight Simulation
As we experienced in our review of the previous Microsoft Flight Simulator, the series has always strived to deliver an unparalleled level of realism and authenticity.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 builds upon this legacy, offering a wealth of enhancements, new features, and a deeper dive into the world of aviation. “Whether you’re soaring above the clouds or watching the sunset paint the sky red,” we said in our review of the original, “Microsoft Flight Simulator is peerless in its attempt to recreate sights from the real world.” And with this new iteration, the experience is even more breathtaking.
Of course, we’ll be sure to let you know some full thoughts in our review of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Fly with Purpose
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is more than just a flight simulator; it’s a platform for exploration, career progression, and challenging aviation activities.
- Aviation Career: Launch your aviation career in any corner of the world, completing certifications, gaining experience, and unlocking access to authentic activities like medevac flights, remote cargo operations, aerial firefighting, and search and rescue missions. Work your way up to becoming an airline passenger transport pilot and experience the thrill of commercial aviation.
- Challenge League: Compete against other pilots in a variety of challenges, including rally races, precision landings, and low-altitude flights. Take on the iconic Red Bull Air Races and the legendary Reno Air Races, including new Roswell courses, and prove your skills against the best virtual pilots in the world.
- World Photographer: Capture breathtaking aerial photographs of natural wonders and famous landmarks, completing unique photo challenges and documenting your adventures in a travel book. Share your stunning images with the community and showcase your aviation photography skills.
Advanced Simulation for the Discerning Pilot
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces a new level of simulation fidelity with enhanced physics, detailed aircraft systems, and a groundbreaking flight planner:
- Enhanced Physics: Experience realistic flight dynamics with improved ground and water handling, soft body physics for cloth and rope simulations, and a rigid-body surface system that accurately models aircraft shapes.
- Detailed Aircraft Systems: Immerse yourself in the intricacies of aircraft operation with realistic electrical, pneumatic, fuel, hydraulic, and avionics systems. Conduct preflight inspections and walkaround checks for a truly authentic experience.
- Flight Planner: Plan your flights with a comprehensive flight planner that supports both IFR and VFR navigation, route planning, fuel and payload calculations, and airport information. Access the flight planner in-game, on mobile devices, or through a web browser for convenient planning outside the simulator.
Explore a Living, Breathing World
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 recreates our planet in stunning detail, offering a truly immersive and dynamic world to explore:
- Enhanced Digital Twin: Discover a meticulously crafted digital twin of Earth with improved elevation data, photogrammetry for over 500 cities, and handcrafted airports, landmarks, and points of interest.
- Land Anywhere: For the first time in the series, land your aircraft anywhere in the world and explore 27 biomes on foot, encountering diverse vegetation, wildlife, and dynamic details.
- Enhanced Visuals: Experience breathtaking visuals with a new photometric lighting system, enhanced weather effects (including new cloud types and auroras), and dynamic seasonal changes that transform the world around you.
- Living World: Immerse yourself in a world teeming with life, from land-based wildlife and livestock to realistic maritime traffic and air traffic patterns.
Choose Your Edition, Take to the Skies
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available in four editions to suit your aviation needs:
- Standard Edition (£69.99 or via Game Pass): Includes over 65 aircraft and 150 handcrafted airports.
- Deluxe Edition (£99.99): Includes everything in the Standard Edition plus 10 additional aircraft and 5 additional handcrafted international airports.
- Premium Deluxe Edition (£129.99): Includes everything in the Standard Edition plus 25 additional aircraft and 10 additional handcrafted international airports.
- Aviator Edition (£199.99): Includes everything in the Premium Deluxe Edition plus the entire fleet of 30 Microsoft-published Marketplace aircraft developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator between 2021 and 2024.
A New Era of Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is pretty much perfect for aviation enthusiasts and anyone who dreams of taking to the skies. With its stunning visuals, realistic simulation, and vast open world, this game redefines the boundaries of flight simulation and offers an unparalleled experience for virtual pilots.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. Choose your edition, take flight, and experience the next generation of aviation simulation.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
