MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2024 NOW SUPPORTS PLAYSTATION VR2

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FRI, MAY 1, 2026

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 support for PlayStation VR2 is now available. The update also brings performance improvements across the game.

Asobo Studio has enabled PlayStation VR2 compatibility for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, expanding the flight sim's platform reach. The move allows PlayStation 5 owners with VR2 headsets to experience the game in virtual reality. Alongside the VR2 support rollout, the studio shipped performance optimizations in the latest update. These improvements focus on stability and frame rates across supported platforms. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 previously launched on PC and Xbox Series X/S. The PlayStation VR2 addition represents a significant expansion, bringing the immersive simulation to Sony's VR ecosystem. The game continues Asobo Studio's commitment to cross-platform accessibility since the original Flight Simulator reboot in 2020. VR2 support opens the title to a new audience of PlayStation-based virtual reality users.

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