Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 FAQ Updated

Hi folks,

We just updated the FAQ to answer some of your questions about Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Deluxe/Premium Deluxe aircraft (and airports) in MSFS2024:

Will my Premium or Premium Deluxe Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) carry over no matter what edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 I purchase?

If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition the additional aircraft and airports unique to these editions will automatically work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Thanks,
MSFS Team

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Hi, the question here is about what edition of MSFS 2024 will carry over these purchases.There are 4 new editions…including the new Aviator.Do they all carry over the purchases ?Your post only refers to a generic Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.Can you please confirm? Thanks

I have a Question, the FAQ dont answer, is it possible to copy the marketplace stuff from the official Folder, like the Community Stuff, or have we download all addons again.

If I have microsoft flight simulator 2020 i need to buy 2024?

Hi,
If you want to use MSFS 2024 you will have to buy it. If you want to stay with MSFS 2020, then you don’t.

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SayIntentions.AI has just about got this stuff figured out. Mind-bending how rapidly that platform is developing and improving. I’m happy to be a subscriber, and will continue to do so.

(Until MS buys them, and that tech is natively integrated. :wink:)

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Hi @MuddyEar8972238 and welcome to the forums! :slightly_smiling_face:

To expand a bit on @Super275327’s reply:
MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 are two separate products. You can continue to use MSFS 2020 after the release of MSFS 2024.

From the ZenDesk MSFS 2024 FAQ:

What kind of support can Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) players expect to see once Flight Simulator 2024 has been released?

We will continue to deliver our Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Roadmap which has content ranging from Aircraft and Avionics Updates, Sim Updates, City and World Updates, and also the free Dune DLC. We will continue to support Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) post the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launch.

You can also choose to purchase MSFS 2024. Both can co-exist on the same PC - there is no need to uninstall MSFS 2020.

Hope this helps!

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Why do you “not believe” ?

My MSFS 2020 Digital Edition licence works on both, my PC and my XBOX.

I have to choose between PC and XBOX version on the MSFs 2024 pre-order page.

Does that man, the 2024 licence will run on EITHER platform and you have to purchase twice to use it on both?

Dont have to buy, i have PC game pass.

No, it’s a cross-platform license again according to the Microsoft Store entry:
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Note that there’s no requirement to input your preferred OS when you buy through the Microsoft Store app; just as before it’s a cross-platform license. (I didn’t use this other form you seem to be referring to.)

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To be fair I think MSFS 2024 is more than just ‘a marketing thing’. There will be a lot of new things and enhancements. Whether or not you consider these to be of value is pretty much a personal thing though. My guess is that low priority things like VR, multi screen and proper ultra wide screen support will not receive that much attention (if any).

I am waiting a bit after launch too before buying. I will be particularly interested to see how the servers cope with the streaming and whether we will have stutters/lags when they are under stress. This is much more of a concern to me than the initial and inevitable early days’ bugs.

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No, as mentioned by Vibstronium, the purchase will work the same as FS2020 on any device, regardless of the selection window.

I just clicked the pre-order link for the standard edition on my PC.
Was curious to know if there is a break-out description for each of the different editions somewhere that I have missed?

This seems to have more details about the versions: Store - Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Indeed! Just what I was looking for.
Thank you!

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Still not seeing any info about upgrade options for gamepass holders, will there be upgrade options to deluxe, premium deluxe and aviator editions ?? what are the prices going to be ? Questions that been asked many times but still go unanswered.

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If there were discounts they would’ve advertised them.

There is no discount!
They sell it as a news standalone sim.

There has been no mention of any discounts.