Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Launches on PlayStation 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS), a renowned flight simulation franchise with over 40 years of history, is now available for the first time on PlayStation 5. This release brings the world’s most advanced consumer flight sim experience to PlayStation with unmatched realism and a diverse collection of aircraft. --- Key Features Aircraft Fleet: Largest and most diverse ever assembled in a flight simulator, featuring up to 125 aircraft. Includes ultralights, general aviation planes, bush trip aircraft, rotorcraft, eVTOLs, airships, steerable balloons, business jets, narrow- and wide-body airliners, heavy military transporters, and fighter jets. PS5 DualSense Controller Integration: Adaptive triggers simulate resistance based on speed and surface type. Air traffic control communication plays through the controller speaker for immersive cockpit feel. Gyro controls, lightbar support, and customizable touchpad enhance flight immersion. Global World and Environments: Fly anywhere on Earth, anytime (day or night, any season). Access over 40,000 airports, 60,000+ helipads, and all seven continents in high detail. Real-time, accurate world air traffic integrated. PlayStation VR2 Support: A free update coming in 2026 will allow the entire game to be experienced through PS VR2 and Sense controllers. --- New Gameplay Systems Career Mode: An all-new system easing new pilots into flying various aircraft types. Nearly unlimited missions worldwide covering firefighting, search and rescue, aerial construction, agriculture, and more. Unlock reputation and exciting missions by gaining experience. Challenges & Competitions: Includes landing challenges, rally races, and the new Challenge League for multiplayer competition. Exploration & Relaxation: Players can explore and photograph famous landmarks and search for exotic animals globally during relaxed flights. Supersonic Flight: For the first time on PlayStation, fly America’s first civil supersonic jet, the Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator. --- Development & Updates Developed by Asobo Studio in partnership with Microsoft Game Studios. Continuous content delivered via free World Updates and Sim Updates. Includes an active marketplace with third-party aircraft, airports, and other add-ons. --- Availability and Pre-Order Bonuses Release Date: December 8, 2025. Pre-Order Bonuses: Receive the Northrop T-38A Talon aircraft. Deluxe/Premium Editions: Early access to the simulator on December 3, 2025. --- Beta Test Invitation The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Beta on PlayStation 5 will begin soon. Participation is limited. How to join: New Insiders: Sign up at Insider Registration, select "PlayStation 5" on the platform survey. Existing Insiders: Update profile survey at Insider Profile, select "PlayStation 5." Selected users will be notified by email. --- Additional Resources & Community Official trailers, aircraft manuals, and collections available on the MSFS media page and YouTube playlists. Active community through forums, Twitch streams, Discord, and more. Events such as Community Fly-in Fridays encourage multiplayer participation. --- Platforms and Studios Developers: Asobo Studio and Microsoft Game Studios. Available on PlayStation 5 / PS5 Pro, with references to Xbox Game Studios and PC platforms (Steam and Xbox). --- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 offers an unparalleled and immersive flight experience with extensive aircraft selection, realistic controls, global environments, and rich mission content, inviting sim enthusiasts new and old