The Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has long been a benchmark for realistic flight simulation for aviation enthusiasts. For some time, the development team has been teasing us with updates and dev streams, all boasting a game that builds on its predecessor. During the recent Xbox Game Showcase event, we finally got a release date for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox consoles, Xbox Game Pass, and Windows. But what about other consoles? Since you clicked on this article, you are particularly interested in the game’s Nintendo Switch release date. Here, we have provided all the information you’ve been looking for.
The previous installment of Microsoft Flight Simulator was not released on the Nintendo Switch, leaving Switch players with no option but to make do with other flight simulation games that don’t quite match the depth and realism of Microsoft’s offering. This situation has naturally led to speculation and hope among Nintendo fans: will the new sequel, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, be released on the Switch? Have the developers said anything about this possibility? Well, let’s find out.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Nintendo Switch Release Date
As of now, there is no release date for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on the Nintendo Switch. This news might disappoint many fans who were hoping to play the game on their Switch consoles. It’s not just Switch owners who are left waiting; PlayStation users are also in the dark about a potential release. There has been no announcement or hint from the developers regarding when, or even if, the game will come to these platforms. For now, all we know is that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to release on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox consoles, and Windows PC on November 19, 2024. However, beyond these platforms, no information is available about other releases.
Will it be released on Nintendo Switch? (Speculations)
There is a low to almost no chance that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will ever be released on the Nintendo Switch. Several factors contribute to this outlook. First, the previous game in the series was not available on the Switch and the sequel is most likely going to follow the same trend. Second, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is highly demanding in terms of hardware requirements, with its advanced graphics and detailed simulations. The Nintendo Switch, with its on-the-go configuration, simply does not have the capability to handle such a resource-intensive game. Finally, considering that the game is published by Microsoft, it is important to note that historically, Microsoft’s games have been exclusive to Xbox and Windows platforms. When you take all these factors into account, it does not seem likely that the new sequel will ever be released on other platforms, like the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. But at the end of the day, these are nothing but speculations on our part and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Well, until the developers have otherwise to say in the future, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will not be released on the Nintendo Switch, and with that, you have reached the end of this article. We hope this was informative. For more gaming reads like this, keep checking DigiStatement. Read more: Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 a Sequel or Spin-off title?
