About this tag
The flight simulator 2024 tag covers news about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, including Sim Update 6 public beta build 1.8.5.0. The update is being tested on Windows PC, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 ahead of its planned public release. Coverage focuses on performance and presentation changes, including DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, airport lighting improvements, and a new option to skip the pre-flight walkaround in Free Flight. This archive is useful for following beta release details, graphics technology support, lighting changes, and workflow updates as Microsoft and Asobo continue development of the simulator.
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    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 Beta: DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, Night Lighting

    Microsoft and Asobo opened the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 public beta on July 6, 2026, making build 1.8.5.0 available to testers on Windows PC, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 ahead of a planned July-or-August public release. The headline looks simple — another beta...