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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
2024 · PC · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 5 · Flight simulation · Simulation
3 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an extraordinarily ambitious flight simulator whose realistic aircraft, expansive career mode, detailed tutorials, and streamed recreation of the entire planet establish it as the series’ richest entry. Career progression gives the traditionally open-ended simulator welcome structure, while free flight, challenges, sightseeing, and varied aircraft offer substantial long-term depth. However, the experience is undermined by a demanding always-online infrastructure, lengthy loading, frame-rate dips, visual streaming failures, crashes, and launch-era bugs. The consensus is strongly positive about the simulation and presentation, but reviewers agree that technical instability and inconsistent streaming keep this impressive sequel from achieving a completely smooth takeoff.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-22
Pros
- Exceptional aircraft detail and realistic flight physics
- Career mode, tutorials, and activities provide meaningful structure
- Vast, highly detailed world with impressive cloud and terrain streaming
- Accessible to newcomers while retaining deep simulation options
Cons
- Streaming-related stutters, texture pop-in, and performance drops
- Crashes, long loading times, and other technical problems
- Career progression and economics can feel shallow or buggy
- Requires a strong internet connection and capable hardware
Review sources
3 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- CGMagazine · Canada · 85/100
- Everyeye.it · Italy · 80/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 90/100