Yes, you can play Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5. Learn which edition works, controller limits, internet needs and the PSVR2 support position.
Yes. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro; it launched there on 8 December 2025. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 never came to PlayStation. PS5 owners therefore need the 2024 release, while PSVR2 support is provided through a free update in 2026.
Which Microsoft Flight Simulator works on PS5?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the only entry in the series released for PS5. It is also the first Microsoft Flight Simulator ever released on a PlayStation console.
| Release | PS5 support | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | Yes | Native release for PS5 and PS5 Pro |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 | No | Remains limited to PC and Xbox |
| Earlier Flight Simulator titles | No | No native PlayStation releases |
A mistake we see is treating “Microsoft Flight Simulator” and “Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020” as interchangeable product names. They are separate releases: our explanation of MSFS 2020's missing PS5 version covers that older edition specifically.
How do you play Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5?
You must install the native PS5 edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 rather than an Xbox or PC copy.
- Select the correct release. Look for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with explicit PS5 compatibility. A copy labelled Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 will not work.
- Allow space for installation and updates. Required storage can change as simulator and world updates are released, so use the figure displayed by the console rather than relying on an old published file size.
- Complete the requested account sign-in. The simulator uses Microsoft-hosted services as well as your PlayStation account.
- Use a stable internet connection. Much of the detailed world scenery and live functionality depends on online data streaming. Multiplayer may also require the PlayStation subscription shown for your account and region.
- Configure the controls before departure. Check pitch, roll, yaw, throttle and brakes in a simple aircraft before attempting a full flight.
Do you need a joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5?
No. The DualSense controller is sufficient for flying, controlling the camera and operating cockpit functions. Our advice on flying Microsoft Flight Simulator without a joystick explains the practical compromises and useful assistance settings.
For a flight stick, yoke or throttle quadrant, verify that the exact model supports PS5 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. A USB connector alone does not guarantee compatibility: PC-only and Xbox-only controllers generally cannot be treated as PlayStation peripherals.
What are the main PS5 limitations?
The PS5 edition provides the core Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 experience, but it does not duplicate every aspect of the PC ecosystem.
- No MSFS 2020 compatibility: neither the older game nor its platform-specific installation can be used on PS5.
- No PC-style Community folder: do not expect to copy freeware aircraft, scenery and liveries into the console as you would on Windows.
- Separate platform licences: owning the simulator or an add-on through another storefront does not automatically promise a PlayStation entitlement. Check each product's stated platform support.
- Restricted peripheral choice: specialist hardware must be explicitly compatible with PlayStation.
If unrestricted add-on installation and a broad choice of cockpit hardware matter more than console simplicity, our comparison of Xbox and PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator explains why PC remains the more flexible option.
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator support PSVR2?
PSVR2 support belongs to a free 2026 update rather than the original PS5 launch build. Keep Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 updated and do not assume a missing VR option means the standard flat-screen PS5 release is incorrect.
Can you play it on PS4?
No. The PlayStation release targets PS5 and PS5 Pro, not PS4. There is no native PS4 edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.