Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

November 19, 2024

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

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.

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Critic Reviews (38)

Agus Berry Press Start Nov 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an incredible feat when you look behind at all the issues it currently has. It&s;s ambitious and quite possibly a leap in terms of simulations but your experience will often differ a lot depending on …"

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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a pretty solid product but very rough around the edges at the time. It may be a simple expansion for MSFS 2020, but a great career mode saves the day."

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Alex Varankou New Game Network Nov 2024
60.0 /100

"Although still impressive and unmatched in its scale, the 2024 sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator can&s;t be carried by its novelty alone. The added career mode seems competent on paper, and being able to step outside your aircraft adds immersion. …"

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Alfonso Cánovas Areajugones Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a simulator that, despite its flaws, continues to be one of the best flight simulation experiences out there today. The improvement in graphics and detail is impressive, and the level of realism is hard to …"

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Allisandra Reyes Game8 Nov 2024
66.0 /100

"MSFS 2024 on PS5 is a mixed bag. When everything works, it’s a near-perfect simulation playground with stunning visuals and complex flight mechanics. But technical issues and buggy career progression significantly temper the experience. For newcomers or casual pilots, patience …"

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Andrea Giongiani IGN Italy Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"What could have been a diamond is ruined by abysmal voices in Italian and several bugs that have not been solved a month after release. A real shame."

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Ayhem Algezzawe Eternal Games Nov 2024
80.0 /100

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a realistic flight experience that does not try to simplify reality for you, but rather tries to transport you to it. It is a technical, artistic, and educational game at the same time that combines …"

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Ben Wilson GamesRadar+ Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is more of a live service than a standalone game, one that continues to recover from a catastrophic launch. It relies so heavily on streaming its assets and world textures from the cloud that it&s;s plain …"

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Bruno Henrique Vinhadel PSX Brasil Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a good entry point for the franchise on PlayStation, even if it still has some old problems and lacks the surprise and impact of 2020. It remains a niche game, and the shift to a …"

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Carlos Hernandez Too Much Gaming Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

28.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a solid simulator with rough edges that disrupt the flow of learning and experiencing modern flying. Those new to the world of flight simulation will be overwhelmed and frustrated. But for those well-versed in the …"

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Chris Melnyk Smash Jump Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"The game provides a masterful way of experiencing the iconic flying simulator series not just on console format, but for the PS5. With so many bad actor clones of the genre out there, it’s great to see this one should …"

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Chris O&s;Connor Impulsegamer Nov 2024
88.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"If you prefer very simple flight mechanics then you might want to give it a miss. Either way I&s;d recommend checking patch notes for whether you are comfortable grabbing a copy, or at least wait for a sale if you …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Nov 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"The prospect of playing this game on a portable device like the Steam Deck is tempting, but it isn&s;t possible at the moment. The game will get through the opening company logos, but the game will try to have you …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Nov 2024
80.0 /100

"There&s;s something unique about Flight Simulator 2024 that keeps you coming back, even if you&s;ve never been drawn to planes. It&s;s a shame that we&s;re met with such inconsistent performance and glitches along the way, because everything else is as …"

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Dani Mateo TodoJuegos Nov 2024
94.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"With more than 125 aircraft, thousands of airports, and real-time weather, Flight Simulator 2024 dazzles on console, although it demands patience, time, and a willingness to learn."

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Dariusz Matusiak GRYOnline.pl Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

20.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an unique feat of engineering with elements of a game. We get another graphical revolution that – as revolutions tend to do – is quite bumpy. But at the same time it allows you to …"

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Gabriel Fuentes Generación Xbox Nov 2024
68.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Everyone here in this newsroom and the loyal readers of this website may know about my fanaticism for Microsoft Flight Simulator, either because of how I talk about the production or because of the number of notes I have dedicated …"

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Hayden Nelson MKAU Gaming Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on the PS5 delivers an impressive and ambitious experience that brings the full scale of the simulator under control in a way that’s both exciting and visually breathtaking. The DualSense features add a surprising amount …"

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Jan Ole Peek Shacknews Nov 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"If there is a piece of good news here, I feel confident that Asobo will continue to resolve these issues, and, given enough time, we&s;ll end up with a Microsoft Flight Simulator that is as stable as 2020 was and …"

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Johnny Hurricane Gamers Heroes Nov 2024
80.0 /100

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an absolute must for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Not only does it feel great, it will leave pilots with a strong feeling of wanderlust and a yearning for their next flight."

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Jon Scarr Cloud Dosage Nov 2024
66.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adds impressive visuals, realistic mechanics, and a structured career mode to the series. However, technical issues like long loading times, server instability, and frame rate drops hold it back. While the game delivers rewarding moments, it’s …"

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Lamine BENYAHIA Just Play it Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator makes its way to PS5 with major enhancements, combining the joy of exploring the world virtually with a range of flight challenges suited for both professionals and newcomers. It offers PlayStation players the opportunity to experience an …"

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Len Hafer PC Gamer Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 fulfills the promise of being the most true-to-life and detailed game of its kind."

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Lorenzo Mango Everyeye.it Nov 2024
80.0 /100

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a complex, comprehensive and realistic simulator that is just as ambitious as the game that came before it and brought so many people closer to the world of aviation."

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Luis Avilés Seasoned Gaming Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

65.0

"With plenty of modes, both intricate for experts and approachable to newcomers, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a highly ambitious experience easy to recommend."

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"aveats aside, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 offers a wide array of structured activities, plenty of guidance and, you know, the whole world to explore. It’s a great point of entry for armchair pilots and pretty satisfying for all but the …"

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Matt Wales Eurogamer Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

35.0

"It might not have quite the same wow factor second time around, but Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 builds on its astonishing predecessor with intelligence and precision - making an already impressive achievement richer and more welcoming."

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Mert Gökhan Oyungezer Online Nov 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"It&s;s not possible to recommend Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in its current state. It will be fixed of course, but for now you don&s;t need to uninstall Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 from your PC or console."

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Its combination of detailed career missions and free-flight exploration lets you enjoy the skies at your own pace."

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Peter Dragula SECTOR.sk Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Flight Simulator 2024 is an interesting title not only for aviation enthusiasts, but also for players who want to explore the world from above and admire its beauty. The new title has many attractive features, such as photography, different pilot …"

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Philip Watson CGMagazine Nov 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

31.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the best title in the franchise and provides a non-intimidating onboard ramp to the simulator franchise, but game crashes and performance issues can be frustrating."

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Rafał Gubała GameOnly Nov 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is undoubtedly a game of its own kind. On one hand, it maintains the complexity expected from simulators, while on the other, it offers many solutions found in games of other genres. This makes it a …"

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"The move to a cloud-focused game has caused some turbulence on takeoff, and it would be good to be able to decouple from that decision with an "install-all" option, but Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 elevates the game in just about …"

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Sammy Barker Push Square Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is without a doubt the most ambitious and polished sim on the PS5 – but it&s;s not without its faults. Slow loading, visual inconsistencies, an underwhelming sound mix, and plenty of bugs pull this otherwise exceptional …"

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Sean Cahill Gaming Nexus Nov 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

30.0

"Incredible visuals and so many activities it&s;s tough to keep up with them all, Flight Simulator 2024 delivers a heck of an experience for flight sim enthusiasts. Yes, you can question if it should have just been a patch to …"

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Seth G. Macy IGN Nov 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"After a very bumpy take-off, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has hit a smooth cruising altitude, with impressive new features and exciting modes that once again make it an outstanding achievement."

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Stuart Glover GamingBolt Nov 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Despite a compromised controller and patchy console polish, moments of transcendent wonder keep Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 aloft on PS5."

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心灵奇兵 Gamersky Nov 2024
82.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is undeniably ambitious, but its execution feels more like a modest upgrade than a revolutionary sequel."

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