Get your PS5 ready and set the tone for a flight! Following its highly anticipated release last month, Microsoft’s flagship simulator, Flight Simulator 2024, is officially available on PlayStation 5. This landmark move marks one of the most significant crossovers in gaming history, as an Xbox first-party studio brings its premier title to Sony’s console. While the “flat-screen” experience is now live, the horizon is still expanding: full PS VR2 support is officially on the roadmap for a free update later this year.
A Landmark Release
The news originally took the world by storm during a 2025 State of Play event, and the promise was kept when the game touched down on December 8, 2025. Developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios, the simulator allows PlayStation players to explore the skies in remarkable detail for the first time in the franchise’s 40-year history.
While the “Early Access” window for Deluxe and Aviator edition owners has passed, all players can now jump into the cockpit of the most diverse fleet ever assembled.
What’s Under the Hood?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 isn’t just a port; it’s a technological beast. Standout features include:
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The Fleet: Up to 125 aircraft, ranging from light planes and business jets to helicopters and even commercial airships.
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A Living World: A “digital twin” of Earth featuring 27 different biomes, hundreds of species of vegetation, and dynamic seasonal changes.
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Missions & Careers: Beyond free flight, pilots can engage in a structured career mode featuring aerial firefighting, cargo transport, and search and rescue operations.
PlayStation-Exclusive Immersion
On the PS5 and the new PS5 Pro, the game utilizes the DualSense controller to bridge the gap between gaming and reality.
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Adaptive Triggers: Feel the resistance of the flight controls and the vibration of the landing gear hitting the tarmac.
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Controller Speaker: Air traffic control (ATC) communications broadcast directly from your hands, simulating a real cockpit headset.
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Precision: Support for gyro controls allows for fine-tuned adjustments during those high-stakes landings.
The Next Frontier: PS VR2 in 2026
While the current experience is stunning, the “magic” arrives later this year. Sony and Microsoft have confirmed that a free PS VR2 update is in development for 2026. This update will include full Sense Controller support, allowing for tactile cockpit interactions. If the realism of the PC VR version is any indicator, PS VR2 players are in for the most immersive flight experience ever seen on a console.
Microsoft’s decision to bring its crown jewel to PlayStation has opened a new chapter of platform collaboration. The initial reception has been soaring—now, we just have to wait for the final piece of the puzzle: the VR update that will truly let us step inside the cockpit.
