Unlike the 2020 version, MSFS 2024 is built to be more than just a sandbox; it features a deep .

Pilots can engage in specialized roles such as aerial firefighting, search and rescue, agricultural aviation, and executive transport.

Users can download and install Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC through three primary digital storefronts. No physical disc version is available for PC.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available for download on PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam, as well as through PC Game Pass . The game utilizes a "thin client" architecture, primarily streaming data from the cloud to minimize initial disk space requirements, though users can now download specific content for offline use and performance boosts.