Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: New Features, Platforms, System Requirements, and Every Detail to Know Before November 19

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS 2024) is preparing to take the acclaimed series to new heights when it launches on November 19, 2024. This highly anticipated sequel builds on the success of its 2020 predecessor by introducing a range of innovative features, immersive career paths, and significant advancements in graphical fidelity.

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With an enhanced representation of the Earth’s surface, new mission types, and an ambitious Career System, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 looks like the most comprehensive flight simulator yet, promising to cater to casual players and veteran simmers.

Listed is everything you should know about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024:

Details Regarding Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

New Career System

One of the most transformative additions to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the introduction of Aviation Careers, offering players the chance to step into the shoes of various types of pilots and aviation specialists. From rookie flyers starting at a local airstrip to seasoned pilots managing an entire fleet, the Career System simulates the journey of real-world aviators with a compelling level of depth.

David Dedeine, Chief Creative Officer at Asobo Studio, highlights the scope of this system: “You can pick any single airport on the planet and start your career there… You will start as a rookie pilot and meet a mentor who will guide you through the first steps.”

Players will gain practical experience through diverse mission objectives, including Search and Rescue, aerial firefighting, cargo transport, and VIP charter services. Each role features tailored training sessions, ensuring users can learn and adapt to the intricacies of different aircraft and flight conditions.

The progression system tracks certifications, credits, and reputation, enabling players to unlock more complex missions and eventually manage their fleet of aircraft. This blend of simulation and management brings a new dimension to gameplay, adding stakes and a sense of personal investment in each flight.

New Game Modes and Challenges

Besides its Career System, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces a Challenge League system that offers white-knuckle, skill-based competitions. Pilots can test their mettle in air racing, glider challenges, and skydiving missions. There is also a new World Photographer mode, allowing players to capture breathtaking landscapes and dynamic weather phenomena from the cockpit, blending the artistic with the technical aspects of aviation.

The list of aviation roles to explore is extensive, covering 19 diverse careers such as mountain rescue, agricultural aviation, and scientific research. Each career path has unique obstacles and requirements, providing casual gamers and hardcore simmers with engaging new experiences.

The opportunity to try out unique missions like aerial construction and low-altitude training brings fresh gameplay mechanics that have never been featured in a flight simulator.

Enhanced Digital Earth and Real-World Dynamics

Moreover, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 takes the “Digital Twin” concept of Earth to new extremes. Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, revealed that the game has improved ground detail by a factor of 4,000. For example, the improvement includes realistic 3D modeling of tiny stones, gravel, and vegetation, enhancing the experience of taking off and landing.

Furthermore, dynamic weather, the already standout feature of the 2020 version, has been further upgraded to include more realistic storm formations and new cloud types, such as cirrus clouds. These improvements allow for more accurate depictions of weather conditions and their effects on flight.

In addition, the world in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is populated by updated landscapes, human characters, and animals, adding layers of immersion. Collaborating with Frontier Developments, known for Planet Zoo, Microsoft has included various animal species placed accurately across their global habitats.

It, along with features like live ship traffic and detailed helipads, underscores the simulator’s push for unparalleled realism. Players can even engage in unique activities, such as herding cattle by helicopter, showcasing the versatility of the gameplay.

Editions, Availability, and System Requirements

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available for pre-order today through the Microsoft Store, launching on November 19, 2024. The Standard Edition includes 70 aircraft and 150 improved airports and will be accessible via PC Game Pass on day one. Other editions offer even more content: the Deluxe Edition adds ten aircraft and five airports, while the Premium Deluxe includes an additional 15 aircraft for a total of 95.

For those wanting the most comprehensive experience, the Aviator Edition bundles all prior features with the 30 planes released in the 2020 Marketplace, totaling 125 aircraft. All pre-orders come with the De Havilland Canada CL-415 firefighting aircraft as an exclusive bonus, immediately usable in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).

As for the game’s system requirements, here are the minimum and recommended specs on PC:

• Minimum: AMD Ryzen 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K CPU, AMD Radeon RX 5700 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 GPU, 4GB VRAM, 16 RAM, and 50GB Storage.
• Recommended: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K CPU, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 CPU, 8GB VRAM, 32 RAM, and 50GB Storage.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is for the Community

With its extensive feature set, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 promises to redefine the genre by combining ultra-realistic simulation with groundbreaking gameplay innovations. From detailed career paths and advanced cloud-based technology to immersive world-building and dynamic weather systems, MSFS 2024 is not just a game — it’s an aviation revolution.

In the words of Neumann, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s development is from its passionate community input. “We are making this new simulator for the community… It is through this fantastic collaboration that MSFS 2024 is able to take flight simulation to the next level.”

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