Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Lands on PS5 This December
▼ Summary
– Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to PS5 on December 8th, as announced during Sony’s State of Play event.
– The PS5 version will feature DualSense controller support, including adaptive triggers, gyro controls, and audio through the controller speaker.
– A free PS VR2 update for the game, enabling full playthroughs with Sense controllers, is planned for release in 2026.
– A beta test for the PS5 version is now open for sign-up, and preorders for the game have also begun.
– This release is part of a broader trend of Microsoft bringing previously Xbox-exclusive games, like Forza Horizon 5, to PS5 and other platforms.
The highly anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is officially scheduled to land on the PlayStation 5 this December. Sony confirmed the December 8th release date during its recent State of Play presentation, marking another major Xbox title making the jump to the rival console. The announcement also included exciting news for virtual reality enthusiasts, with developer Asobo Studio confirming that PS VR2 support is currently in development.
Players on PS5 can expect a deeply immersive experience tailored to the platform’s unique hardware. The game will take full advantage of the DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers, and communications from air traffic control will be routed through the controller’s built-in speaker. Asobo Studio has detailed that gyro controls, lightbar support, and a fully customizable touchpad will further heighten the realism of piloting various aircraft. For VR fans, a free update planned for 2026 will enable the entire game to be played using the PS VR2 headset and Sense controllers.
Asobo Studio is already inviting players to get an early look at the title. A beta test for the PS5 version is now open for registration, allowing selected participants to try the game before its official debut. Those eager to secure their copy can begin pre-ordering the game starting today. The PS5 version will also benefit from the same ongoing support as other platforms, receiving regular free world and simulation updates to keep the experience fresh.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 first launched on Xbox and PC in late 2024, introducing a wealth of new aviation careers beyond standard flight. Players can engage in activities like hot air balloon tours, aerial firefighting, and commercial airline operations, alongside roles in air ambulance and aerial advertising services. This PS5 release continues a significant trend of Microsoft-published games expanding to Sony’s console, following the arrivals of titles like Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Hellblade II, and Gears of War Reloaded. In a reciprocal move, Sony’s Helldivers 2 recently became a best-seller on Xbox, demonstrating a growing cross-platform strategy.
Looking further ahead, Microsoft’s expansion isn’t limited to PlayStation. The company has also confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is slated for a release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console sometime in 2026.
(Source: The Verge)
