Category: aviation

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Asobo Studio announced Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch for the PlayStation 5 on December 8. PlayStation VR2 support will be added in a free update in 2026. View the PS5 announcement trailer below: Read details on the game below: The Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has delighted pilots and simmers for over four decades, and we are incredibly proud to bring this amazing experience to PlayStation for the first time when the game launches this December 8 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the worlds most advanced consumer flight simulator offering an unprecedented level of realism and authenticity. With up to 125 highly detailed aircraft, we have developed the largest and most diverse fleet ever assembled for a flight simulator. To make this PlayStation experience truly shine, we embraced the immersive features offered by the DualSense wireless controller. Adaptive triggers respond to different speeds and surface types on the ground and provide sloped resistance in the air. Communications from air traffic control (ATC) play through the controller speaker, simulating the feel of a real cockpit. Gyro controls, lightbar support, and a customizable touchpad further enhance the immersion during flight. Explore all seven continents in stunning detail. Fly on your own or with friends from around world, and even fly with accurate, real-time, real-world air-traffic. PS VR2 owners will be able to experience the entire game through their headset and Sense controllers with a free update that will be available in 2026. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces an all-new career system that helps new pilots learn how to fly the many different types of aircraft. Virtual pilots have access to a nearly unlimited number of missions and activities all over the world. In addition to career missions, PlayStation 5 simmers can test their skills with a variety of landing challenges, rally races, and more, as well as compete against other players in the new Challenge League. After the thrill of competition, PlayStation pilots can take a more relaxing flight to explore and photograph famous locations or landmarks and even search for exotic animals all over the world. Coinciding with the PlayStation 5 launch, for the first time, players will be able to break the sound barrier in Americas first civil supersonic jet, Boom Supersonics demonstrator XB-1. Developed by Asobo Studio in partnership with Microsoft Game Studios, the PlayStation 5 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will continue to be updated with both free World Updates and Sim Updates. The simulator also includes a robust marketplace filled with new aircraft, airports and Join us in the skies to experience the thrill of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Pre-order any edition and receive a famous aircraft on December 8, the Northrop T38-A Talon. The sky is calling! A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky. Full Article.