Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 opened Early Access on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro on December 2, 2025, with a rolling global release that unlocks at 8am local time in most regions.
PlayStation users who pre-ordered the Deluxe, Premium Deluxe or Aviator Editions get immediate Early Access. Players who bought the Standard Edition will gain access on December 8, 2025. Those who did not pre-order can buy any of the eligible editions now to join the Early Access period. The rollout is regionally staggered to match local time zones so owners should see the sim become available at 8am in their area. The announcement from the developer notes a release map to show exact unlock times for specific countries.
The PS5 launch follows earlier reporting that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was heading to PlayStation 5 in November 2025, a move that shifts the series further beyond its PC and Xbox origins. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Reportedly Heading to PS5 in November 2025. Players who plan to expand their experience should note that Marketplace content and seasonal deals remain relevant across platforms during the launch window.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Developed by Asobo Studio
Pursue your dream of an aviation career with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This brand-new simulator is designed to take advantage of the latest technologies in simulation, cloud, machine learning, graphics and gaming to create the most sophisticated, immersive and awe-inspiring flight simulator of all time. To achieve this unprecedented level of accuracy, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is powered by the significantly evolved Asobo Studio engine.
- Genre: Simulator
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation VR2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
- Release: 2024-11-19
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
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Age Rating:
PEGI 3 / ACB G / GRAC ALL / USK 0 / ESRB E / CERO A / CLASS_IND L
- IGDB Rating: 70.8/100
