Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pre-order guide: Editions, bonuses, and more

Flight sim fans worldwide are excited for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which will be released in a few days. Xbox Game Studio has assured gamers that they will receive an improved and refined version of the previous 2020 title this time. The game is already available for pre-order on Steam as well as Xbox Game Store.

That being said, let's take a look at all editions available and the bonuses that you will receive with each of them. This guide will help you decide which edition to choose from.

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How to pre-order Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be available in four different editions on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Let's look at how to pre-order Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on both platforms.

PC (Steam)

• Open Steam and search "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024."
• Open the official game page.
• Select your preferred edition and click "Add to Cart."
• Once you complete the payment, Microsoft Flight Simulator will be added to your library, ready to be installed and played as soon as it goes live.

You can pre-order the game from Xbox Game Store or Steam (Image via Xbox Game Studio)

Xbox Series X/S

• Open the Xbox Store on your console.
• Now, enter "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024" in the search bar.
• Open the game's page and select the appropriate edition.
• Complete the payment.
• Download and play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 once it is released.

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All editions and pre-order bonus revealed

Microsoft Flight Simulator will be available in four different editions. Below are the costs of all editions and the bonuses that come with them.

Standard Edition - $69.99

• Base game
• 30 new aircraft over Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 40 upgraded aircraft compared to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 150 upgraded airports

Deluxe Edition - $99.99

• Base game
• 35 new aircraft over Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 45 upgraded aircraft compared to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 155 upgraded airports

Premium Deluxe Edition - $129.99

• Base game
• 45 new aircraft over Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 50 upgraded aircraft compared to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 160 upgraded airports

Aviator Edition - $199.99

• Base game
• 45 new aircraft over Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 50 upgraded aircraft compared to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
• 160 upgraded airports
• 30 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Payware Aircraft

Irrespective of the purchased game edition, those who pre-order the title will receive early access to the CL-415 aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. You can find the complete list of aircraft available in this upcoming game here.

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Flight Simulator 2024 will be released on November 19, 2024, on Xbox Series X/S and Windows. For more news and guides related to the game, stay tuned.