The new Flight Simulator will be available soon! Always higher, always more beautiful, it will therefore require a solid configuration to run on your PC…
Flight enthusiasts have been waiting for it, it will finally land in our region on November 19. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be available on PC, Xbox Series consoles and Game Pass.
The new flight simulator from Bordeaux studio Asobo promises more realism with the possibility of completing missions via Career mode. The level of detail displayed on the ground will also be much higher, which explains in particular the deliciousness of the title.
Impatient? So first check that your computer will be able to run it correctly. If not, we have gathered the most relevant components according to the budget.
If you want to build a beautiful gaming PC from scratch, head to our guide to the best PC configurations to choose.
What are the minimum and recommended requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
As you can see, Flight Sim 2024 is a demanding game. To run it at full speed, you will need a war machine equipped with the very latest components, with an i7-14700K CPU, an RTX 4080 and no less than 64 GB of RAM. The recommended configuration is still more achievable, with 32 GB of RAM required.
Note that these configurations allow you to run the game… in 30 fps. The minimum specs concern 1080p in Low, the recommended ones concern 1440p in High, and the ideal config concerns 4K in Ultra. The developers have, however, indicated that the latter could surely go up to 50 fps.
Additionally, whatever your settings, you need a strong internet connection. The Asobo title requires good bandwidth, due to the use of real-time data streaming. Fiber will undoubtedly be essential. You can consult our comparison of the best internet box offers.
Which components should you choose to play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on your gaming PC?
Faced with the demands of Flight Simulatorit's a safe bet that you'll have to upgrade your PC to take advantage of it. We think in particular of the astronomical amount of RAM required, even in the recommended configuration. Many players will have to add a few sticks to go from 16 to 32 GB…
The affordable configuration:
The recommended configuration:
The high-end configuration:
If you change CPU generation, remember to check the compatibility of your motherboard.
If you need an additional SSD, we recommend the Samsung Evo 990 Pro 1 TB M.2 SSD sold for 109 euros.
Joystick, ultrawide screen… which PC accessories to buy to play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
If you want a brand new screen for gaming, take a look at our selection of the best gaming PC screens. To fully enjoy the game, an ultrawide screen will be ideal for admiring the landscape.
You can play with the controller, or with the classic gaming keyboard and mouse. If you want to live the experience thoroughly, in immersion, we advise you to invest in the appropriate equipment, in particular in a HOTAS (joystick + throttle), or a yoke, as well as a rudder (a pedal board) .
Visit our selection of the best joysticks, HOTAS and rudders to see more products.
Furthermore, the title is of course available on certain latest generation game consoles, if you prefer this type of platform to PC.
