Flight Simulator 2024 requirements for PC

Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

To run the Flight Simulator requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 GPU, an Intel Core i7-6800K CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 50GB of HDD or SSD space.

The much anticipated sequel to the popular Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 system requirements (also known as the FS2024 system requirements) isn't too difficult to reach on older machines and budget gaming laptops.

To meet the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 minimum requirements, you will need an AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics card, an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X processor, and 16GB of RAM. This should get you up in the air without too much difficulty, but you won't be able to enjoy the best graphics settings at this level of hardware. 

In order to get the best out of the game, you'll need to meet the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 recommended specs which require an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, an Intel Core i7-10700K CPU, and 32GB of RAM. 

Unsure if your rig meets the FS2024 requirements? Take our benchmark test with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if you can run the game. 

If you're still unsure, make sure to take our FPS test to measure how well your rig runs Flight Simulator on the various graphics settings so you can better finetune your experience. 

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 size - How big is FS2024?

The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 download size on PC requires 50GB of HD space. The developer has not stated that an SSD is required. 

We recommend installing the game on an SSD to ensure the best gameplay performance. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Microsoft Flight Simulator servers

As you fly, FS2024 downloads environment data from the internet to populate your experience. Unfortunately, this means that your internet needs to be fast, as fast as 180Mbps by some estimates, which is a sharp increase from the previous game's 100Mbps demand at peak. 

Many players have reported that, as of launch, the Microsoft servers have struggled to download all of the data required to play the game, even on connections as fast as 500Mbps. Hopefully, Microsoft will resolve these issues quickly, enabling players on lower bandwidths to fly the skies without waiting for several hours. 

If nothing else, you might not want to play the game on your phone's data plan if it isn't unlimited data. 

Not sure if the game's for you? Check out the Microsoft Flight Simulator review first, or check out the best PC simulation games over on PCGamesN!