Microsoft has officially unveiled the system requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC, and there's great news for fans of the series. The game will require significantly less storage space than its predecessor—just 50 GB. This is a big improvement considering the size of previous versions.
However, the recommended setup suggests 32 GB of RAM, while an ideal experience will require a whopping 64 GB, which is more than what most gamers currently have installed on their PCs.
According to Sebastian Wloch, CEO and co-founder of Asobo Studio, another major improvement in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the reduced bandwidth usage, making the game more accessible to a wider range of users. Below, you'll find the full system requirements:
System Requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs | Ideal Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11/(64-bit) | Windows 10/11/(64-bit) | Windows 10/11/(64-bit) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i7-6800K | Ryzen 7 2700X or Core i7-10700K | Ryzen 7 7900X or Core i7-14700K |
| Graphics | RX 5700 or GTX 970 | RX 5700 XT or RTX 2080 | RX 7900 XT or RTX 4080 |
| RAM | 16GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Storage | 50GB | 50GB | 50GB |
| Bandwidth | 10 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Mark your calendars—Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on November 19, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S and PC. As always with Microsoft titles, it will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one, offering even more value to subscribers.
Whether you're a seasoned pilot or new to the skies, the new improvements in performance and bandwidth usage make this the perfect time to take flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.