Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the most ambitious civilian flight sim on console, streaming a photoreal recreation of the entire planet so a Cessna over your neighbourhood and an airliner across an ocean run on the same map. A structured career mode layers jobs from bush piloting to airline routes on top of the free-flight sandbox.
The ceiling is extraordinary and, on PS5, the floor has been a problem. Its December 2025 console launch drew heavy criticism for crashes, long loads and performance tied to its always-online, server-streamed world, and player sentiment reflects that rough state as much as the scenery. It remains the definitive civilian simulator and the reason the genre trends, but it is best approached as a work in progress: check its current patch state before committing.
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Overall player feedback for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is largely negative, with significant concerns regarding stability and functionality, particularly in the PlayStation version. Some players enjoy the graphics and concept behind the game, but many express frustration due to bugs, crashes, and performance issues that hinder the gaming experience.
Based on 119 reviews from playstation, steam
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5 A TOTAL DISASTER?
