Microsoft Flight Simulator is not available on PS4. See which edition runs on PS5, what Remote Play does and the supported alternatives.
No. Microsoft Flight Simulator is not available on PS4, and no edition has received a native PS4 release. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 never launched on PlayStation; Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 came to PS5 and PS5 Pro on 8 December 2025, but it does not support PS4.
Which Microsoft Flight Simulator versions support PlayStation?
Only Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a PlayStation release, and that version requires PS5 or PS5 Pro. Our PS5 and PS5 Pro availability breakdown covers the supported PlayStation edition in more detail.
| Edition | PS4 support | PlayStation availability |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 | No | Never released for PlayStation |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | No | PS5 and PS5 Pro |
The similar names cause confusion, particularly in abbreviated product listings. If you already own the simulator on another system, you can identify whether you have MSFS 2020 or MSFS 2024.
Can the PS5 version run on a PS4?
No, a PS4 cannot install or execute the PS5 edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Buying a PS5 copy does not provide a playable PS4 version.
Even if a PS5 Remote Play session displays the simulator on a PS4, the PS5 is still running the game. You need the PS5 console and PS5 edition, performance depends on the network connection, and specialist USB yokes or throttles should not be assumed to pass through Remote Play.
Original PlayStation VR does not add PS4 compatibility either. MSFS 2024 support for PSVR2 is tied to PS5 and PSVR2, not PS4 or the original PSVR headset.
What should PS4 owners use instead?
PS4 owners need a supported console or PC to run Microsoft Flight Simulator. The practical choices are:
- PS5 or PS5 Pro: the direct choice for someone staying with PlayStation. Check which flight controls work with the PS5 edition, because PC and Xbox peripherals are not automatically PlayStation-compatible.
- Xbox Series X|S: the other supported console family. Our Xbox Series X|S versus PS5 comparison explains the differences that matter when choosing a console.
- PC: generally the better fit for the widest selection of flight controls and add-ons, provided the computer meets the simulator's requirements.
Will Microsoft Flight Simulator come to PS4?
No PS4 version has been announced. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 targets the newer console generation, while MSFS 2020 skipped PlayStation entirely, so PS4 should be treated as unsupported rather than as a platform awaiting a port.