Learn which Orbx add-ons work on Xbox in MSFS 2024, why Orbx Central packages fail, and how to check compatibility before buying.
Yes, but only Orbx products released for Xbox through the in-simulator Marketplace can be used in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Xbox Series X|S cannot run Orbx Central or accept manually downloaded PC packages. Check that the Marketplace listing names Xbox and MSFS 2024 before buying or installing.
Which Orbx add-ons work on Xbox?
The decisive factor is the product's platform listing, not the Orbx brand. Each add-on needs a console-compatible Marketplace package published for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
| Orbx product source | Works on Xbox? | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| MSFS 2024 in-simulator Marketplace | Yes | The listing must support Xbox and MSFS 2024. |
| Orbx Central or another PC download | No | Xbox cannot run the installer or access a Community folder. |
| In-simulator Marketplace purchase made on PC | Sometimes | Use the same Microsoft account, and the product must include an Xbox-compatible package. |
| MSFS 2020 Marketplace purchase | Sometimes | The product must be made compatible with MSFS 2024, and its entitlement must carry across. |
An Orbx airport or regional scenery package may therefore be available on PC before its Xbox edition appears. Products dependent on an external program, background process or PC-only utility cannot provide those functions on Xbox.
How do you install Orbx add-ons on Xbox?
Install or activate the Xbox edition entirely through the simulator's Marketplace and content library. Our Xbox Marketplace buying and compatibility guide explains the account and listing checks in more detail.
- Sign in with the correct account. Use the Microsoft account that owns the Marketplace purchase.
- Find the Orbx product in MSFS 2024. Confirm that the listing identifies Xbox support rather than relying on a PC product page or an old MSFS 2020 listing.
- Acquire or restore the Marketplace edition. Open the simulator's library or content management area and enable the package if required.
- Restart when prompted. Load the affected airport or region and verify that the new scenery is active.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 may stream or manage some content differently from a conventional PC installation. Follow the status shown inside the simulator rather than looking for local package folders. We cover those controls in our Xbox add-on installation and management steps.
Will an Orbx Central purchase transfer to Xbox?
An Orbx Central PC purchase does not automatically create an Xbox Marketplace licence. These are separate delivery systems, and there is no supported way to copy the downloaded PC package onto a console.
A purchase made through the in-simulator Marketplace on PC may appear on Xbox when the same Microsoft account is used and that product has an Xbox version. Do not assume that PC compatibility, Marketplace ownership and MSFS 2024 compatibility are the same thing; all three conditions must be satisfied.
Do MSFS 2020 Orbx add-ons work in MSFS 2024 on Xbox?
Some do, but compatibility is decided product by product. The developer must support the add-on in MSFS 2024, a console package must be available, and the ownership entitlement must be recognised in the newer simulator.
If an owned MSFS 2020 product is missing from the MSFS 2024 Xbox library, that does not necessarily mean the purchase has been lost. It may still lack a 2024 release, require a separate upgrade, or have been purchased through a PC-only channel. Our detailed Orbx version-compatibility checks explain how to distinguish those cases.
Why is an Orbx add-on missing or not working?
- It is absent from the Xbox Marketplace: there is no usable Xbox release yet. A PC package cannot be sideloaded as a workaround.
- It appears as unowned: check the signed-in Microsoft account and whether the original purchase was made through the in-simulator Marketplace rather than Orbx Central.
- It is owned but unavailable in MSFS 2024: the product may only support MSFS 2020 or may require a separate 2024 edition.
- It is enabled but not visible: restart the simulator, confirm the correct airport or region, install any offered update, and temporarily disable overlapping scenery that could be taking priority.
The safe rule is simple: on Xbox, use only the Orbx edition offered inside the MSFS 2024 Marketplace and explicitly marked as console-compatible.