Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release date – when you can play on day one with Xbox Game Pass

It's almost time to take to the skies once again, as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 gears up for its launch across PC and Xbox, hitting Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Microsoft Flight Simulator quickly became the pride of , and it’s easy to see why. The service from seemed to hinge a lot on the other console exclusives that Xbox has shelled out over the years, and they all carry a similar amount of excitement and sheer breakneck speeds. But, hasn’t doubted the power of a good simulator game, and as Flight Simulator 2020 came to the pass on day one for |S, , and cloud, fans of sitting back and taking to the skies got started, and many have barely stopped since.

We’re in simulator season now as , and thankfully, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is gearing up to bring new awe-inspiring visuals, a fresh career mode, and more aircraft additions than you can shake a stick at. The game is set to be something truly special for fans of the franchise – and it’s coming up incredibly soon. Here’s what you need to know about the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release date.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release date

The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release date is Tuesday, November 19. The game will, like its predecessor, be available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S, cloud, and PC on day one.

The Xbox Game Pass version of the game will be its Standard Edition, so if you’re looking to earn the perks of the Deluxe, Premium Deluxe, or Aviator editions of the game, you might want to invest to earn those extra aircrafts. You'll want to make sure you're on either Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass to earn access to the game either way, as the title won't appear on Game Pass Core as a day-one release.

You are also able to pre-install the game on Xbox and PC now, so you can dive straight into the game when the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release date comes around. We won’t say no for a chance to soar the entire planet the moment we can.