Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Steam Charts & Stats
Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
3 129 Players in Game
10 565 All-Time Peak
44,47 Rating
Steam Charts
3 129 Players in Game
10 565 All-Time Peak
44,47 Rating
At the moment, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has 3 129 players actively in-game. This is 70.38% lower than its all-time peak of 10 565.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Player Count
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-03 |
2973 |
+0.23% |
| 2025-02 |
2966 |
-24.37% |
| 2025-01 |
3922 |
-23.64% |
| 2024-12 |
5137 |
-38.14% |
| 2024-11 |
8304 |
0% |
7 677 Total Reviews
3 383 Positive Reviews
4 294 Negative Reviews
Mixed Score
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has garnered a total of 7 677 reviews, with 3 383 positive reviews and 4 294 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mixed’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
30 minutes
Told myself i wouldnt get a $770 game out of principle, took a chance on this one. Wont even load lol. first time trying to boot this up its stuck on 0% which is a very common issue at this moment with NO fix. If you buy this game currently as of March 8 2025 you are likely to have this same issue. Devs basically just said be patient. I cant say anything about gameplay or performance because wel i havent played it yet due to this
footnote, the ONLY fix for this currently is buying the game on microsoft/xbox store.
👍 : 7 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
2025 minutes
--WORST simulator ever, even if compared with mobile phones ones.--
Nonexistent aircraft still persist when importing from previous official versions.
Airport and runway textures look like toy models.
Poor-quality sounds.
Inoperative systems.
Plastic-like, unrealistic clouds.
No addons available because the simulator itself doesn’t work, causing developers to abandon it.
ILS, RNAV, and procedures are either missing or inaccurate compared to reality.
Buildings and structures are unrealistic.
👍 : 6 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
30701 minutes
I had high hopes for MSFS 2024, but after spending time with it, I can confidently say this game is nowhere near ready for release. It feels more like an early Beta than a finished product.
Yes, the graphics are outstanding, and the world looks more immersive than ever—but what’s the point when the experience is riddled with bugs, crashes, and game-breaking issues? Basic functionality doesn't work consistently, and every update seems to break something new.
Aircraft systems are unreliable – Autopilot bugs out, avionics freeze, and essential controls fail randomly.
Performance is unstable – Even high-end PCs struggle with stutters, frame drops, and inexplicable lag.
Multiplayer is a disaster – Frequent disconnections, AI traffic issues, and sync problems make flying with others frustrating.
Bugs everywhere – From ground physics to flight models, so many elements feel unpolished or unfinished.
At this stage, MSFS 2024 is not ready for prime time. The stunning visuals can’t make up for an experience that’s frustrating, inconsistent, and unreliable. I expect major patches, but this should have never been released in this state.
Unless you enjoy beta-testing for Microsoft, wait before buying.
👍 : 9 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
1935 minutes
so, if you dont disconnect your internet midway through the "loading languages" (which i waited 10+ hours for and it didnt move an inch) then it just wont do anything. disconnect your internet while its at that section then wait for the xbox popup then replug in your internet THEN you can wait for loading. what the fuck lol. if you get past all of that then its a decent game, i had a mid range lower end pc but can still get decent frames.
👍 : 9 |
😃 : 1
Negative
Playtime:
3553 minutes
Despite the mixed reviews, game works and looks great for me, only a few minor bugs sometimes.
👍 : 9 |
😃 : 2
Positive
Playtime:
2139 minutes
What's that old saying about a fool and his money? I was that bloody fool. Don't do it. Just don't do it. If you're like me and you have MSFS2020, stick with it. Maybe in a year this will be functional, although I have grave concerns, as of right now, it's an absolutely unplayable bug ridden nightmare that's more like a alpha release than the erroneously assumed beta release that I mistakenly dropped a $100 bucks on.
The take-away is JUST DON'T DO IT. Save your money and grief and listen to experience, unlike the old fool like me who thought "How bad could it be?" Oh, damn was this old fool wrong, wrong, wrong.
👍 : 30 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
2795 minutes
First want to start off saying I've played every Microsoft made Flight sims. Pretty much. Have always loved the MS simulators.
I do have issue with this 2024 version. This thing was released in Nov of 2024. It was not released as "early access" but as a complete game, ready for retail.
It is not "ready for retail".
Now I'd have ZERO issue if this was marked "Early Access" and the price was about half of what it was. This even now is not a retail full quality game. This is very much beta, what I would maybe call version 0.7.2. It is full of bugs to even get the game to start, you will have to debug. Mine wouldn't even launch, unless I launch it, then disable my network adapter, wait for it to complain about no internet, then re-enable it and could then do the XBOX login.
Will non-30+ year IT techs figure that out? Maybe if they are smart enough to do some searching, I feel many would refund, or hit the support (ouch)
Then, levels wouldn't load, missions fail to load getting you stuck and have to kill the game. Files are "streamed" instead of just downloaded making load times on a very fast machine seem slow and I'm on 5gbit internet, but you'll never get that kind of bandwidth from Microsoft.
Bottom line, this is beta at best. It should be called such, or early access. This is not ready for the masses retail as it's being marketed now, and that's my only issue. Microsoft will at some point hammer forge this thing into something decent. But right now, be ready for random bugs, some funny, some glitches will make you laugh like a person hanging out the aircraft while flying, or aircraft floating at airports. Some of the bugs will cause you to have to kill it and start over. (sometimes just waiting 1-3 mins it'll figure it out, maybe because the servers are loaded?) If it's a server loading issue, there really is no excuse here at 3-12-2025, when this was released in Nov of 2024. They really couldn't get more servers? And there is East and West, no central or south? LIke come on, yea I have 45 ms latency to east, but it would be 10ms if there was a central/south server.
Overall this just seems lazy and sloppy. (Millennials running things now?) Slightly deceptive, should of been labeled beta, or early access. I will recommend it, but only to those who know how to deal with bugs/beta software.
👍 : 34 |
😃 : 4
Positive
Playtime:
10009 minutes
As a relatively new flight sim enthusiast, I had high hopes for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Unfortunately, my experience has been incredibly frustrating due to numerous issues that make it nearly unplayable.
First and foremost, the career mode is riddled with bugs. One major issue is that planes often won't shut down properly at the end of a flight. This is a crucial step in completing missions, yet despite following all procedures correctly, the aircraft just refuses to power down. This leaves you stuck and unable to finish the mission, wasting a significant amount of time and effort.
Another major problem is the frequent game crashes, particularly during Passenger Transport Airline missions. After investing hours into a flight, only to have the game crash before reaching your destination, it's incredibly infuriating. This isn't just a rare occurrence—it's happened multiple times, turning those higher-level missions into an unpredictable and frustrating experience.
On top of that, some missions seem impossible to complete even with full fuel. While you can adjust your fuel levels before departure, there are still missions that simply can't be finished because the fuel runs out before reaching the destination. It feels like a cruel design flaw that punishes players unfairly.
I really wanted to enjoy this mode, but these issues have completely ruined the experience for me. Until Microsoft addresses these glaring problems, with these issues affecting such a core part of the game, I can't recommend Microsoft Flight Simulator at all. Please do not spend $70 on this game!
👍 : 39 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
1345 minutes
I don't understand how Microsoft have released such a buggy, poorly performing game. It has so much promise, but delivers so badly. Do not buy this! Buy 2020 and then get this in 2026 when it is finally out of "Beta"
👍 : 79 |
😃 : 1
Negative
Playtime:
369 minutes
The game is still horrible and filled to the brim with issues, such as bad texture quality and rendering, particularly with mountains a example is the Matterhorn that is now portrayed with a partial blue texture which weirdly is worse than in 2020.An additional issue is the use of outdated imagery and data. My recommendation is wait another year to buy this hell hole of a mess.
👍 : 111 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Steam Achievements
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 27 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
First Flight
Complete a flight in any game mode
Say Threese
Take three 3 star photos in World Photographer, in three separate collections
Wind Whisperer
Soar for 20 minutes in a glider
5K Fun Run
Walk or run for 5km total
Give Us a Wave
Successfully complete 30 seaplane landings without incident
Your Own Private Pilot
Take off from an airport and land at another in an aircraft you own
Aced It!
Achieve an A grade in any base Training mission
Jack of all Trades
Complete 3 missions in each of the World Photographer, Career, and Challenge League modes
Skyward Sightseer
Visit 7 landmarks by hot-air balloon. Stay within 1 km for 3 minutes at each landmark you visit
Touch and Go
Perform a touch-and-go landing at 2 different airports in a single session
Eclectic Eagle
Accumulate 2 hours of flight each in a jet, airliner, glider, and rotorcraft
On Your Way
Accumulate 50 hours of total flight time
Helo Hero
Complete 50 successful landings at any heliport with no incidents
Multi-talented
Have a rank in each active weekly Challenge in the Challenge League
Challenger
Complete 10 weekly Challenges in the Challenge League
Thrillseeker
Complete 100 weekly Challenges in the Challenge League
Overachiever
Earn all 20 base certifications in the Career
Amateur Photographer
Take a photo in World Photographer, using photo mode
Scrapbooking
Complete a Collection Page in World Photographer
Expanded Portfolio
Complete 10 Collection Pages in World Photographer
Multifaceted Photography
Complete a Collection Page for Aviation, Man-Made, Nature, and Fauna in World Photographer
Sky Full of Stars
Collect 100 Stars in World Photographer
Baby Steps
Complete your first tutorial training mission
Extensive Training
Complete all Basic Handling, Take Off and Landing, and VFR training missions
Earning Your Wings
Earn your Private Pilots License in the Career
Growing the Fleet
Purchase 5 aircraft in the Career
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Create your first company in the Career
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Network Speed of 10 Mbps Bandwidth
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Network Speed of 50 Mbps Bandwidth
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 6 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Release Notes 1.1.9.0
Date: 2024-11-22 21:03:06
👍 : 1709 |
👎 : 507
Release Notes - [1.1.10.0] Available Now
Date: 2024-12-02 19:02:08
👍 : 453 |
👎 : 156
Release Notes - [1.2.7.0] Available Now
Date: 2024-12-10 23:01:54
A new update is now available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on all platforms.
👍 : 807 |
👎 : 106
Release Notes - [1.2.8.0] Available Now
Date: 2024-12-20 16:07:40
A new update is now available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on all platforms.
👍 : 514 |
👎 : 135
Release Notes - [1.2.11.0] Hotfix Available Now
Date: 2025-01-09 18:02:43
A hotfix is now available to download for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on all platforms.
👍 : 212 |
👎 : 100
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