In a post on the Playstation Blog, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been officially announced for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. This highly anticipated entry brings the acclaimed flight simulation franchise to PlayStation consoles for the first time. Players can prepare to explore a carefully recreated world with up to 125 advanced aircraft and unprecedented detail when it launches December 8.
Key Features
- Largest and most varied fleet in franchise history with 125 aircraft including ultralights, jets, rotorcraft, eVTOLs, airships, balloons, military transporters, and fighter jets
- Immersive use of DualSense controller with adaptive triggers, gyro controls, and customizable touchpad
- ATC voices through the controller speaker for a realistic cockpit feel
- Worldwide exploration of 40,000 airports and 60,000 helipads
- Real-time air traffic, multiplayer, and new career system with missions from firefighting to aerial construction
- Challenge League for competitive flying and relaxed free flight modes
- Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator makes its debut in the series
- PS VR2 support scheduled for release in 2026 via free update
- In-game marketplace with regular updates and content expansions
- Pre-order bonus includes the Northrop T38-A Talon aircraft
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro launches December 8 and is available for pre-order now from the PlayStation Store. For those who pre-order the Deluxe, Premium Deluxe or Aviator Editions, you will also receive early access to the simulator on December 3rd.
Coinciding with the PS5 launch, for the first time, players will be able to break the sound barrier in America’s first civil supersonic jet, Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator XB-1.
The price is listed as follows –
- Standard Edition – £69.99
- Deluxe Edition – £99.99
- Premium Deluxe – £129.99
- Aviator Edition – £199.99
