Following a recent trend of first-party Xbox titles making their way to PlayStation 5, the highly anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has now been confirmed for Sony`s console. This latest installment in the celebrated flight simulation series is slated for release on PS5 on December 8. Players will be able to purchase the game for $70, available in both physical and digital formats, with preorders currently open. Those who secure an early copy will receive an exclusive in-game bonus: the Northrop T-38A Talon aircraft.
Exclusive Preorder Aircraft for PS5 Pilots
As mentioned, preordering any version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 grants immediate access to the Northrop T-38A Talon. This supersonic jet will be available for players to pilot from the moment the game launches.
PS5-Specific Features and Comprehensive Content
The PlayStation 5 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 promises the identical meticulously rendered global environment, realistic flight paths, and diverse aircraft fleet as its PC and Xbox Series X|S counterparts. Developer Asobo Studio has integrated several significant post-launch updates, resulting in the PS5 edition boasting an impressive collection of up to 125 highly detailed aircraft. Beyond conventional business jets and ultralights, the game expands its offerings to include unique vehicles such as airships, hot air balloons, rotorcraft, and even fighter jets, providing an extensive range of aerial experiences.
Exclusive features meticulously tailored for PlayStation`s DualSense controller will further enhance the PS5 experience. Adaptive triggers will respond to different speeds and ground surface types, providing a heightened sense of immersion. Air traffic control communications will be played directly through the controller`s built-in speaker. Additional functionalities will also leverage the DualSense lightbar, gyro controls, and touchpad. Furthermore, PlayStation VR2 owners can look forward to a free update in 2026, which will enable full gameplay immersion through their headsets.
Upcoming Microsoft Titles on PS5
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is part of a growing roster of Microsoft-published games slated for release on PS5. Several of these titles, including Gears of War: Reloaded, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Doom: The Dark Ages, are already available on the platform. Other significant upcoming releases include Ninja Gaiden 4 on October 21 and The Outer Worlds 2 on October 29. Additionally, Forza Horizon 6 has been announced for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5, with a projected launch window in 2026.
List of Microsoft-Published Games on PS5
- Doom: The Dark Ages (PS5)
- Gears of War: Reloaded (PS5)
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle standard edition (PS5)
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Premium Edition (PS5)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PS5) | Releases December 8
- Ninja Gaiden 4 standard edition (PS5)
- Ninja Gaiden 4 Deluxe Edition (PS5)
- The Outer Worlds 2 standard edition (PS5)
- The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition (PS5)