Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is not on PS5. Learn why no PS5 version exists, which platforms support it and the PlayStation alternative.
No. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was never released for PS5 or PS4, so there is no PlayStation download, disc, backwards-compatible edition or supported workaround. It runs natively only on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S. PlayStation owners can instead use Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5.
Is there a PS5 workaround for MSFS 2020?
There is no supported way to install or stream Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 directly on PS5. The console cannot run its Windows or Xbox software packages, and PlayStation backwards compatibility does not apply to games released for other platforms.
- Xbox discs and codes: A PS5 cannot read an Xbox disc or redeem an Xbox licence.
- Cloud gaming: MSFS 2020 is not offered as a supported cloud title on PS5. Browser tricks do not create a native or officially supported version.
- PS Remote Play: This streams software already running on a PlayStation console. Because MSFS 2020 has no PlayStation release, there is nothing to launch.
- PC files and mods: Copying the PC installation or its Community folder to a PS5 will not work.
Which platforms support Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 has native versions for Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S, but not for any PlayStation console.
| Platform | MSFS 2020 support |
|---|---|
| Windows PC | Yes, native version |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes, native console version |
| PS5 and PS5 Pro | No |
| PS4 | No |
If changing platform is an option, our comparison of the PC and Xbox versions explains the differences in controls, add-ons, graphics settings and ease of use.
Which Microsoft Flight Simulator is available on PS5?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024—not the 2020 edition—was released for PS5 and PS5 Pro on 8 December 2025. It is the first Microsoft Flight Simulator released natively for a PlayStation console.
Our PS5 and PS5 Pro availability guide covers that release and its PlayStation-specific details. Check the year in the product name before buying: installing MSFS 2024 does not provide a hidden MSFS 2020 mode, and add-on compatibility should be checked separately.
What should you use if you specifically want MSFS 2020?
Use a Windows PC or Xbox Series X|S if you specifically need Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Choose PC for the broadest selection of community add-ons, specialist controls and graphics adjustments; choose Xbox Series X|S for a simpler console installation.
If PS5 is your only gaming system, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the supported PlayStation alternative. Buying an Xbox or PC copy of MSFS 2020 will not make it playable on PS5.