








Features
- Includes 125 aircraft and 160 airports plus the entire fleet of 30 Microsoft-published Marketplace aircraft developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator between 2021 and 2024.
- Gain experience, build your reputation, and complete certifications to gain access to authentic aviation activities ranging from Medevac, Remote Cargo Ops, Aerial Firefighting, to Search & Rescue and more. Set out on a truly global aviation adventure with virtually unlimited missions across the planet.
- Compete against other pilots in the all-new Challenge League mode or hone your skills in dozens of Activities ranging from exciting Rally Races and Precision Landings to Low-Altitude challenges and more.
- Be a World Photographer and travel across our beautiful planet to capture awe-inspiring natural vistas, visit famous landmarks, and record these adventures with pictures in your travel book.
- Enhanced physics system allows 10,000+ rigid-body surfaces that enable the simulation of any shape of aircraft. Soft body physics supports cloth, ropes, balloons, and more. Improved ground and water handling further enhance realism.
- New electrical, pneumatic, fuel and hydraulic systems, payload and passenger systems, and avionics like the Universal UNS-1 FMS and Primus Epic 2. Preflight inspections and walkaround checks add to immersion.
- Included groundbreaking flight planner supports both IFR and VFR map layers, IFR charts, route, fuel and payload planning, along with airport status and weather information.
- Most detailed re-creation of planet Earth includes enhanced digital elevation maps, over 500 TIN (triangular irregular network) cities and more than 100,000 square kilometers of countryside photogrammetry.
- And, for the first time in Microsoft Flight Simulator, exit your aircraft to explore 27 highly detailed biomes with hundreds of species of vegetation, dynamically created details including grass, rocks, and flowers—all influenced by seasonal changes.
- Experience a vast array of land-based wildlife in their natural habitats and free-ranging livestock across the entire globe. The oceans and waterways are teeming with live, worldwide maritime traffic and the richly diverse representation of humanity brings life to the aviation world.
Product Description
Compete against other pilots in the iconic Reno and Red Bull Air Races. Enhanced physics and aircraft systems and a groundbreaking flight planner create an unparalleled simulation experience. Explore the most detailed digital twin of the world to date with real-time air and ship traffic and a vast array of animals. Set out on your global adventure with our largest fleet of aircraft as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 takes simulation to new heights of authenticity and realism.
The Aviator Edition Includes:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Aviator Upgrade
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Deluxe Upgrade
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - Premium Deluxe Upgrade

Advanced Simulation
Enhanced Physics System
Enhanced physics system allows 10,000+ rigid-body surfaces that enable the simulation of any shape of aircraft. Soft body physics supports cloth, ropes, balloons, and more. Improved ground and water handling further enhance realism.

Advanced Simulation
New, Highly Accurate Aircraft Systems
New, highly accurate aircraft systems including electrical, pneumatic, fuel and hydraulic systems, payload and passenger systems, and avionics like the Universal UNS-1 FMS and Honeywell Primus Epic 2. Preflight inspections and walkaround checks add to immersion.

Advanced Simulation
Flight Planner
Plan your flights with a groundbreaking flight planner which supports both IFR and VFR map layers, IFR charts, route planning, fuel and payload planning, vertical profile planning, and ETOPS planning. It also provides airport information including weather and NOTAMS and is available native in the sim, on mobile devices or web browsers for flight planning outside the simulator.

Stunning Locations
Enhanced Digital Elevation Maps
Explore our most detailed re-creation of planet Earth to date. Enhanced digital elevation maps, over 500 TIN (triangular irregular network) cities and more than 100,000 square kilometers of countryside photogrammetry allow for visually stunning digital twin experiences. More than 150 airports, 2,000 glider airports, 10,000 heliports, 2,000 points of interest, and 900 oil rigs have been carefully hand-crafted while a procedural system generates all 40,000 airports, 80,000 helipads, 1.5 billion buildings, and nearly 3 trillion trees our planet.

Stunning Locations
Land Anywhere
Land anywhere and, for the first time in Microsoft Flight Simulator, exit your aircraft to explore 27 highly detailed biomes with hundreds of species of vegetation, dynamically created details including grass, rocks, and flowers – all influenced by seasonal changes. The all-new photometric lighting system renders the world more accurately than ever before, and enhanced weather features such as new cloud types, auroras, and other weather phenomena produce fresh and compelling atmospheric experiences.

Stunning Locations
Wildlife in Their Natural Habitat
The world comes alive with a vast array of land-based wildlife in their natural habitats and free-ranging livestock across the entire globe. The oceans and waterways are teeming with live, worldwide maritime traffic ranging from large tankers and cargo ships to trawlers, tugs, and more. A richly diverse, regionally accurate representation of humanity brings life to the airports, aircraft, and passenger cabins of the world. Enhanced real-world air traffic populates the skies and airport tarmacs with hundreds of accurately depicted aircraft models and dozens of officially licensed liveries.

Flight Simulator 2024 Aircraft List
Aircraft manufacturers like Aero Vodochody, Airbus, and Boeing offer a range of models, all available in standard, deluxe, premium, and aviator options. For instance, the L-39, A310-300, and 737 Max 8 are just a few examples where every variant is accessible. Other notable entries include the Bonanza G36 from Beechcraft and the Vision SF50 from Cirrus, both of which also come in all four configurations. Whether it's a hot air balloon or a military jet like the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the selection remains consistent across the board, ensuring that every aircraft caters to various preferences and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the release date?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is launching for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19, 2024. It will be available Day 1 on PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Will Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 be a completely standalone sequel, or will it also be offered as a paid update for existing players?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a standalone simulator and the next-generation sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator that launched in 2020. Current aircraft and airports that are in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020), as well as virtually all Marketplace add-ons, will be supported in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Will there be an early release Alpha or Beta build we users can opt into?
There will be a Tech Alpha prior to launch – likely in late October.
How many Aircrafts are in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
There are 124 different Aircrafts.
Will my Premium or Premium Deluxe Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) carry over no matter what edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 I purchase?
If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition the additional aircraft and airports unique to these editions will automatically work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Will the missions and activities in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 be like video game missions?
The missions and activities that are being included in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are authentic re-creations of those performed in real-live aviation fields. Developers are working with a variety of organizations — such as firefighting, search and rescue, and coast guard organizations — across the planet to make these activities as accurate as possible.
Can you do career activities (e.g. firefighting, aerial advertising) outside of Career Mode?
All career activities can only be played in Career Mode.
What aircraft will I have access to in Career Mode?
Career Mode is open for all kinds of aircraft that are appropriate for the various aviation activities. Most but not all of the aircraft from the various editions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be utilized in the Career and the system is also open to 3rd parties if they want their aircraft to participate.
Will Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 have improved loading times?
One of the biggest priorities for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is to improve the simulator’s data management. One of the major changes to the simulator’s architecture being made is using Cloud streaming to help ensure that the client becomes thin. When users load into the sim, only the textures, meshes, and map data that they need will be downloaded to avoid unnecessary bandwidth and disk space usage.
This will keep the minimum specifications of the sim as low as it is now and will also reduce update and load times.
What kind of support can Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) players expect to see once Flight Simulator 2024 has been released?
We will continue to deliver our Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Roadmap which has content ranging from Aircraft and Avionics Updates, Sim Updates, City and World Updates, and also the free Dune DLC. We will continue to support Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) post the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launch.
Features
- Includes 125 aircraft and 160 airports plus the entire fleet of 30 Microsoft-published Marketplace aircraft developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator between 2021 and 2024.
- Gain experience, build your reputation, and complete certifications to gain access to authentic aviation activities ranging from Medevac, Remote Cargo Ops, Aerial Firefighting, to Search & Rescue and more. Set out on a truly global aviation adventure with virtually unlimited missions across the planet.
- Compete against other pilots in the all-new Challenge League mode or hone your skills in dozens of Activities ranging from exciting Rally Races and Precision Landings to Low-Altitude challenges and more.
- Be a World Photographer and travel across our beautiful planet to capture awe-inspiring natural vistas, visit famous landmarks, and record these adventures with pictures in your travel book.
- Enhanced physics system allows 10,000+ rigid-body surfaces that enable the simulation of any shape of aircraft. Soft body physics supports cloth, ropes, balloons, and more. Improved ground and water handling further enhance realism.
- New electrical, pneumatic, fuel and hydraulic systems, payload and passenger systems, and avionics like the Universal UNS-1 FMS and Primus Epic 2. Preflight inspections and walkaround checks add to immersion.
- Included groundbreaking flight planner supports both IFR and VFR map layers, IFR charts, route, fuel and payload planning, along with airport status and weather information.
- Most detailed re-creation of planet Earth includes enhanced digital elevation maps, over 500 TIN (triangular irregular network) cities and more than 100,000 square kilometers of countryside photogrammetry.
- And, for the first time in Microsoft Flight Simulator, exit your aircraft to explore 27 highly detailed biomes with hundreds of species of vegetation, dynamically created details including grass, rocks, and flowers—all influenced by seasonal changes.
- Experience a vast array of land-based wildlife in their natural habitats and free-ranging livestock across the entire globe. The oceans and waterways are teeming with live, worldwide maritime traffic and the richly diverse representation of humanity brings life to the aviation world.
Product Description
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. Includes 125 aircraft and 160 airports plus the entire fleet of 30 Microsoft-published Marketplace aircraft developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator between 2021 and 2024. Pursue your aviation career throughout the world with dynamically-generated missions ranging from Medevac and Search & Rescue to Aerial Firefighting and Passenger Transport.
Compete against other pilots in the iconic Reno and Red Bull Air Races. Enhanced physics and aircraft systems and a groundbreaking flight planner create an unparalleled simulation experience. Explore the most detailed digital twin of the world to date with real-time air and ship traffic and a vast array of animals. Set out on your global adventure with our largest fleet of aircraft as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 takes simulation to new heights of authenticity and realism.
The Aviator Edition Includes:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Aviator Upgrade
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Deluxe Upgrade
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - Premium Deluxe Upgrade

Advanced Simulation
Enhanced Physics System
Enhanced physics system allows 10,000+ rigid-body surfaces that enable the simulation of any shape of aircraft. Soft body physics supports cloth, ropes, balloons, and more. Improved ground and water handling further enhance realism.

Advanced Simulation
New, Highly Accurate Aircraft Systems
New, highly accurate aircraft systems including electrical, pneumatic, fuel and hydraulic systems, payload and passenger systems, and avionics like the Universal UNS-1 FMS and Honeywell Primus Epic 2. Preflight inspections and walkaround checks add to immersion.

Advanced Simulation
Flight Planner
Plan your flights with a groundbreaking flight planner which supports both IFR and VFR map layers, IFR charts, route planning, fuel and payload planning, vertical profile planning, and ETOPS planning. It also provides airport information including weather and NOTAMS and is available native in the sim, on mobile devices or web browsers for flight planning outside the simulator.

Stunning Locations
Enhanced Digital Elevation Maps
Explore our most detailed re-creation of planet Earth to date. Enhanced digital elevation maps, over 500 TIN (triangular irregular network) cities and more than 100,000 square kilometers of countryside photogrammetry allow for visually stunning digital twin experiences. More than 150 airports, 2,000 glider airports, 10,000 heliports, 2,000 points of interest, and 900 oil rigs have been carefully hand-crafted while a procedural system generates all 40,000 airports, 80,000 helipads, 1.5 billion buildings, and nearly 3 trillion trees our planet.

Stunning Locations
Land Anywhere
Land anywhere and, for the first time in Microsoft Flight Simulator, exit your aircraft to explore 27 highly detailed biomes with hundreds of species of vegetation, dynamically created details including grass, rocks, and flowers – all influenced by seasonal changes. The all-new photometric lighting system renders the world more accurately than ever before, and enhanced weather features such as new cloud types, auroras, and other weather phenomena produce fresh and compelling atmospheric experiences.

Stunning Locations
Wildlife in Their Natural Habitat
The world comes alive with a vast array of land-based wildlife in their natural habitats and free-ranging livestock across the entire globe. The oceans and waterways are teeming with live, worldwide maritime traffic ranging from large tankers and cargo ships to trawlers, tugs, and more. A richly diverse, regionally accurate representation of humanity brings life to the airports, aircraft, and passenger cabins of the world. Enhanced real-world air traffic populates the skies and airport tarmacs with hundreds of accurately depicted aircraft models and dozens of officially licensed liveries.

Flight Simulator 2024 Aircraft List
Aircraft manufacturers like Aero Vodochody, Airbus, and Boeing offer a range of models, all available in standard, deluxe, premium, and aviator options. For instance, the L-39, A310-300, and 737 Max 8 are just a few examples where every variant is accessible. Other notable entries include the Bonanza G36 from Beechcraft and the Vision SF50 from Cirrus, both of which also come in all four configurations. Whether it's a hot air balloon or a military jet like the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the selection remains consistent across the board, ensuring that every aircraft caters to various preferences and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the release date?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is launching for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19, 2024. It will be available Day 1 on PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Will Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 be a completely standalone sequel, or will it also be offered as a paid update for existing players?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a standalone simulator and the next-generation sequel to Microsoft Flight Simulator that launched in 2020. Current aircraft and airports that are in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020), as well as virtually all Marketplace add-ons, will be supported in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Will there be an early release Alpha or Beta build we users can opt into?
There will be a Tech Alpha prior to launch – likely in late October.
How many Aircrafts are in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
There are 124 different Aircrafts.
Will my Premium or Premium Deluxe Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) carry over no matter what edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 I purchase?
If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition the additional aircraft and airports unique to these editions will automatically work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Will the missions and activities in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 be like video game missions?
The missions and activities that are being included in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are authentic re-creations of those performed in real-live aviation fields. Developers are working with a variety of organizations — such as firefighting, search and rescue, and coast guard organizations — across the planet to make these activities as accurate as possible.
Can you do career activities (e.g. firefighting, aerial advertising) outside of Career Mode?
All career activities can only be played in Career Mode.
What aircraft will I have access to in Career Mode?
Career Mode is open for all kinds of aircraft that are appropriate for the various aviation activities. Most but not all of the aircraft from the various editions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be utilized in the Career and the system is also open to 3rd parties if they want their aircraft to participate.
Will Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 have improved loading times?
One of the biggest priorities for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is to improve the simulator’s data management. One of the major changes to the simulator’s architecture being made is using Cloud streaming to help ensure that the client becomes thin. When users load into the sim, only the textures, meshes, and map data that they need will be downloaded to avoid unnecessary bandwidth and disk space usage.
This will keep the minimum specifications of the sim as low as it is now and will also reduce update and load times.
What kind of support can Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) players expect to see once Flight Simulator 2024 has been released?
We will continue to deliver our Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Roadmap which has content ranging from Aircraft and Avionics Updates, Sim Updates, City and World Updates, and also the free Dune DLC. We will continue to support Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) post the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launch.
Specifications
Order Attributes
UPC | 196388244348 |
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General
Brand Name | Microsoft |
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Vendor Part Number | G7Q-00332 |
GameStop Exclusive | false |
Gameplay
Number of Players | 1 |
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Perspective | 3rd Person |
Genre | Simulation |
Compatability
Compatible Platforms | Xbox Series X, Windows |
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Fandom
Franchise | Flight Simulator |
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Publisher Name | Microsoft |
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