Minimum & Recommended PC Requirements

The next iteration of Microsoft Flight Simulator, also known as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, is almost here. With less than a week to go, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the chance to fly their favorite aircraft and visit their hometowns.

While Xbox owners won’t need to worry about hardware requirements, the same can’t be said for PC players. After all, MFS 2024 is a visually stunning game, and those breathtaking graphics come at a very high cost. Thankfully, developer Asobo Studio has revealed detailed system requirements for the game, which are listed below.

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Minimum System Requirements For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

The minimum requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are surprisingly low, considering how impressive the game looks. For the CPU, you’ll need either an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or an Intel Core i7-6800K. The GPU requirements are also fairly manageable, with either an AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 being sufficient. You’ll need 4 GB of VRAM and 16 GB of RAM. The game requires just 50 GB of storage, which is significantly lower than its predecessor’s file size. Players will also need 10 MB of internet bandwidth, a requirement that shouldn’t pose any problems for the overwhelming majority of the players.

Recommended System Requirements For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

The recommended requirements are what most players will focus on, as the hardware here isn’t outdated, but it’s also not cutting-edge. The recommended CPU is either an AMD Ryzen 5 2700X or an Intel Core i7-10700K, while the GPU should be an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080. Both the VRAM and RAM requirements double to 8 GB and 32 GB, respectively. The required internet bandwidth increases to 50 MB, and storage remains at 50 GB.

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Ideal System Requirements For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

The ideal system requirements are where many players may start feeling uneasy, as the game demands some of the best PC hardware available to hit those ideal specs. The CPU requirements jump to an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or an Intel Core i7-14700K, while GPU needs are now an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. Perhaps the most surprising aspect is the requirement for 64 GB of RAM — especially unusual, given that the game itself is under 50 GB. Additionally, you’ll need 12 GB of VRAM and an internet bandwidth of 100 MB.

• Unfortunately, the developer hasn’t confirmed the targeted resolution and framerate for the ideal settings. However, given the high requirements, 4K at 60 FPS seems likely — though this is purely speculative.

Systems

Franchise

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Released

November 19, 2024

Publisher(s)

Xbox Game Studios

Engine

Asobo’s

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