Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is Coming to PS5
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– Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be released for PlayStation 5 on December 8.
– The game will feature support for the immersive features of the DualSense controller, including adaptive triggers and gyro controls.
– Microsoft is also developing support for the PlayStation VR 2 headset for this title.
– This is part of a broader Microsoft strategy, including an internal “Latitude” plan, to bring more first-party Xbox games to rival platforms like PlayStation.
– This move aligns with a company mandate to increase margins and follows previous Xbox game releases on PlayStation, such as Sea of Thieves.
PlayStation 5 owners will soon have the chance to experience one of the most detailed flight simulations ever created, as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is officially confirmed for a December 8 release on the platform. This significant announcement was a highlight of Sony’s recent State of Play presentation. In a move that further bridges the gap between traditional platform rivals, Microsoft also confirmed that development is underway to bring full support for the immersive PlayStation VR 2 headset to the title.
Developers have gone to great lengths to tailor the experience specifically for the PlayStation hardware. A key focus has been leveraging the unique capabilities of the DualSense wireless controller. Pilots will feel the adaptive triggers respond with varying resistance depending on whether they are taxiing on different runway surfaces or adjusting controls mid-flight. To heighten the sense of realism, air traffic control communications will broadcast directly from the controller’s built-in speaker, mimicking the audio experience of a real cockpit. Additional features like gyro controls, lightbar support, and a fully customizable touchpad are all integrated to deepen the player’s connection to the aircraft.
This is not an isolated case of Microsoft software appearing on a Sony console. The company has already successfully brought several other major titles to the PlayStation ecosystem, including the shared-world adventure Sea of Thieves, the critically acclaimed racing game Forza Horizon 5, the survival title Grounded, and the upcoming Gears of War: Reloaded.
This strategic shift is reportedly driven by a broader corporate initiative at Microsoft aimed at boosting profitability across all its divisions, including Xbox. An internal strategy, referred to by some as “Latitude,” is said to be focused on expanding the reach of first-party games beyond Microsoft’s own hardware. Some industry analysts are now predicting that this could eventually lead to all of Microsoft’s major game releases becoming available on the PS5.
The official confirmation of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for PlayStation 5 aligns with earlier industry reports that speculated about its arrival. Consequently, while welcome news to simulation fans, today’s announcement did not come as a complete shock to those following the evolving relationship between the two gaming giants.
(Source: NewsAPI Gaming Hardware & Accessories)
