Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PS5 Release Times and Pricing Breakdown

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is finally preparing for takeoff on PlayStation 5.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PS5 Launch | Image: Xbox

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches worldwide for PS5 owners on December 8, 2025. That’s nearly a year after its original debut on Xbox and PC back on November 19, 2024.

An Xbox Game Studios title now joins Forza Horizon 5 and Gears of War: Reloaded as it makes its way to PlayStation.

Players who pre‑order the Deluxe, Premium Deluxe, or Aviator Editions won’t need to wait until the official release date. Early access begins on December 3 at 5 AM PST, giving those who opt for the higher‑tier editions a head start.

Release Date and Times

Here’s a quick look at the global start times for standard release:

• Seattle (PST): 5:00 AM

• New York (EST): 8:00 AM

• Mexico City (CST): 8:00 AM

• São Paulo (BRT): 8:00 AM

• London (GMT): 8:00 AM

• Paris (CET): 8:00 AM

• Berlin (CET): 8:00 AM

• Cape Town (SAST): 8:00 AM

• Seoul (KST): 8:00 AM

• Tokyo (JST): 8:00 AM

• Sydney (AEDT): 8:00 AM

• Auckland (NZDT): 8:00 AM

Pricing and Editions

If you’re wondering about the cost, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 comes in at full price. The Standard Edition is set at $69.99 / £69.99, which includes the base game, 70 aircraft, and 150 airports.

For those who want more, there are three additional editions:

• Deluxe Edition – $99.99 / £99.99 Includes early access, 80 aircraft, and 155 airports.

• Premium Deluxe Edition – $129.99 / £129.99 Adds early access, 95 aircraft, and 160 airports.

• Aviator Edition – $199.99 / £199.99 The ultimate package with early access, 125 aircraft, and 160 airports.

Early reviews

Early reviews for the PS5 port are solid (~77 Metacritic early), praising DualSense haptics and visuals but noting pop-in and controls needing tweaks.

• COGconnected (84/100): "On a vanilla PS5, the graphics lag behind the PC version as well. Still, the core experience — the deep hangar of aircraft, the ability to fly anywhere in the world — is endlessly engaging. The PS5’s closed system means that the already extensive available add-ons and dedicated legion of PC armchair pilots can’t join you in the sky. Overall, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on the PS5 is the same, full-featured experience PC and Xbox gamers have been enjoying for the past year."

• Game8 (66/100): "MSFS 2024 on PS5 is a mixed bag. When everything works, it’s a near-perfect simulation playground with stunning visuals and complex flight mechanics. But technical issues and buggy career progression significantly temper the experience."

• Gaming Nexus (7.5/10): "My 30,000-foot view of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is that it’s one of the most immersive and meticulous simulations you can play, for better or worse. But even Microsoft is not immune to some good old-fashioned simulator jank, which keeps it from totally sticking the landing."

The game is also getting a Netflix Stranger Things collaboration just one day after its PS5 release on all platforms.