Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 support for PlayStation VR2 is now live
Published: (April 30, 2026 at 01:50 PM EDT)
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Source: Engadget
Source: Engadget
Update Overview
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally landed on PlayStation 5 in December, but VR support arrived later. The latest patch, released on Thursday, adds full PlayStation VR2 compatibility and several quality‑of‑life improvements for console players.
PlayStation VR2 Support
- The update enables the game to run on a PlayStation VR2 headset.
- Players can now toggle the heads‑up display (HUD) off in VR while keeping it visible in 2D modes.
Photo Album Changes
- Screenshots taken with the in‑game photo album are now saved directly to the console’s media gallery instead of the game’s internal storage, making it easier to share images.
Performance and Feature Enhancements
- Performance: Reduced stuttering and higher frame rates, especially in large cities and complex airports.
- Weather Radar API: Allows aircraft developers to implement authentic weather radars with tilt functionality.
- Career Modes: All career modes, including heavy and VTOL aircraft, are fully unlocked.
- Ground Services: More reliable ground crew operations—if one service (e.g., catering) is unavailable, the others (baggage, fuel, jetway) continue to function.
Release Timeline
- The update was originally planned for a simultaneous release across all platforms last week, but a few critical bugs delayed the rollout. Asobo Studio announced on April 16 that the issues had been resolved and the patch was ready.