Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Soars Onto PC VR This November

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 confirmed its launch date in a brand new trailer.

Initially introduced final yr, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the following entry within the long-running collection. It guarantees a “numerous and detailed” fleet of plane and a bigger vary of airports in comparison with its predecessor. Now that includes aerial firefighting, search and rescue, business flights, cargo hailing, and extra, we received a recent take a look at this in the course of the Xbox Video games Showcase 2024.

Since then, Asobo Studio has outlined extra options deliberate for the upcoming sequel. That features a new profession mode designed to imitate the expertise of how real-world pilots begin their aviation careers, including new parts like pre-flight procedures and logging flight paths. A ‘Problem League’ system and a brand new ‘World Photographer’ mode are additionally promised.

It was unclear initially whether or not Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 would come with PC VR help like its predecessor, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020). Final yr’s reveal didn’t point out headset help, stating it will be a “standalone simulator and the next-generation sequel.” Nevertheless, PC VR help was later confirmed by Asobo (credit score – VR Flight Sim Man) throughout a dwell stream.

Asobo Studio beforehand introduced that Flight Sim 2020 help will proceed alongside the brand new entry. Present plane, airports, and most market add-ons will stay supported in Flight Sim 2024, and we have seen main updates for the reason that sequel’s reveal. Most outstanding is the Dune crossover, which helps you to fly the Home Atreides Ornithopter throughout Arrakis.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives on November 19 for PC VR and flatscreen platforms.