Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)

To run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC, you need at least Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970 and 16 GB RAM. The developer recommends Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 with 32 GB RAM. Plan for 50 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PC requirements

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit required)	Windows 10 (64-bit required)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K	AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K
Memory	16 GB RAM	32 GB RAM
Graphics	Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970	Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080
DirectX	Version 12	Version 12
Storage	50 GB available space	50 GB available space
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Additional notes	Network Speed of 10 Mbps Bandwidth	Network Speed of 50 Mbps Bandwidth

How demanding is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

Its minimum memory requirement of 16 GB is higher than 88% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 50 GB install is larger than 58% of them.

The hardware requirements suggest you need at least an older mid-range gaming PC. It should have a six-core processor and a graphics card that’s a few generations behind. The recommended specs are just a slight upgrade, so a modern mid-range setup will easily meet these needs. You’ll need Windows 10 (64-bit) and DirectX Version 12 for both tiers.

Memory and your internet connection are key here. Upgrading from 16 GB RAM to 32 GB RAM provides the most noticeable improvement. After that, focus on the graphics card. Interestingly, both tiers require the same 50 GB of available storage, and they don’t mention needing an SSD. This makes it seem like 50 GB is just the minimum requirement, not a recommendation. The notes indicate a minimum internet speed of 10 Mbps and recommend 50 Mbps, suggesting the game relies on a stable broadband connection. Test your connection before you install, and make sure you have more than 50 GB of free space. Also, the Steam Deck isn’t supported.

Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Unsupported on Steam Deck. That means Valve’s testing found it does not run properly on Steam Deck.

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Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Mac or Linux?

No. Steam lists Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 system requirements FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

Windows 10 (64-bit required), AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K, 16 GB RAM and Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970. You also need 50 GB available space.

What are the recommended specs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K, 32 GB RAM and Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080.

Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with 8 GB of RAM?

No. The minimum is 16 GB of RAM, so 8 GB is below the official requirement.

How much storage does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 need?

The Steam page lists 50 GB of free space.

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.