Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Simulation
Single-player
Multi-player
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
In-App Purchases
Partial Controller Support
HDR available
Family Sharing

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.

Developers: Asobo Studio
Publishers: Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: Nov 19, 2024
Price (USD): $69.99
Current Players: 3.6k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(50%)
stunning graphics
realistic flying
free flight mode
SU4 update
immersive experience
powerful PC needed
internet streaming
updates
aircraft selection
improvement with updates
career mode bugs
crashes
loading issues
control setup
inconsistent performance
The overall sentiment about the game is divided. Players find graphical appeal and flight realism fulfilling, yet the widespread technical issues and frustrations with career mode draw significant criticism. The game's updates bring improvement and hope, but persisting problems prevent it from reaching its full potential.

Positive Points

  • The game offers realistic and stunning graphics that are appreciated by players, especially when flying over locations they are familiar with.
  • Free flight mode provides a relaxing and immersive experience with no major issues, allowing players to enjoy the beauty of flying.
  • The new SU4 update has improved performance significantly for many users, making the game more stable and reducing stutters.
  • Career mode introduces purpose and progression into the simulation, adding a new dynamic to the gameplay.
  • Players appreciate the comprehensive aircraft selection and find the flight mechanics realistic and engaging.
  • Negative Points

  • Career mode is widely criticized for being buggy, with numerous reports of missions failing or being impossible to complete due to glitches.
  • Players experience frequent crashes and technical issues, such as loading failures and inconsistent performance even on high-end systems.
  • The game relies heavily on internet connectivity for streaming content, causing problems for those with slower connections or network issues.
  • Many players express frustration over the need for extensive setup time and difficulty with setting controls, especially for those using controllers.
  • The game is reported to have incomplete or unclear tutorials, leaving new players confused and struggling to grasp basic flight operations.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game's graphical fidelity is praised, but the need for a powerful PC and fast internet connection to maintain quality is seen as a barrier.
  • Some players note improvement and stability with updates but still encounter bugs and issues that prevent a smooth experience.
  • While the selection of aircraft is diverse, some players find that certain planes are still unusable or buggy in specific scenarios.
  • Common Themes

  • There is a consensus that the game is visually impressive with highly detailed graphics and realistic environments.
  • The release was premature, leading to ongoing technical issues and bugs a year after launch, drawing significant criticism.
  • Many players enjoy free flight for the open-ended exploration and realistic sense of flight but find the structured career mode problematic.
  • Continuous updates have shown improvements, but expectations are unmet for some due to persistent bugs and performance issues.
  • Updated 12/26/2025, 12:01:18 AM UTC