Microsoft Flight Simulator will be available on the PlayStation 5 on December 8, marking a significant shift for the franchise traditionally associated with Microsoft’s operating systems and Xbox consoles.
- The franchise has been associated with Microsoft's DOS/Windows operating systems.
- Sony announced the game will come to PlayStation 5 on December 8.
- Microsoft's Phil Spencer discussed changes in the video game industry.
- The game has been available on Xbox Series S/X for almost a year now.
- The move marks a major franchise transitioning to a non-Microsoft platform.
The move reflects Microsoft’s increasing trend of publishing previous Xbox exclusives on competing consoles. The game has been available on Xbox Series S/X for almost a year, providing Xbox owners a “timed exclusive.”
This transition raises questions about the future of the Xbox as a distinct console. Microsoft’s Phil Spencer noted in a 2024 interview that the video game industry is evolving, and players should anticipate changes in how games are built and distributed.
Originally reported by arstechnica.com as “Console wars death watch: Microsoft Flight Simulator coming to PS5 in December” on 2025-09-25 01:56:00.
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