Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Massive Day-One Game

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Massive Day-One Game

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 reached PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate on November 19.
  • The latest entry in the flight sim series is compatible with MFS 2020 DLC packs.
  • MFS 2024 can be played via PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of flight simulation experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the addition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to Xbox Game Pass is nothing short of a game-changer for me. The ability to take my passion for aviation on the go, and at an affordable price, is simply unparalleled.


The subscription service, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, has now included Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This marks the sixth new game added since early November, and it’s the 130th title to join the Xbox Game Pass library this year.

The most recent installment in the extended series of flight simulation games was first unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase held in June 2023. Given that it’s produced by Asobo Studio, which is an affiliate of Xbox Game Studios, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has consistently been anticipated to become available on Xbox Game Pass simultaneously with its release.

After approximately 4 years of building, MFS 2024 was released for Xbox Series X/S and PC on November 19th, with a price tag of $69.99. If you’re a PC Game Pass or XGP Ultimate member, you can play the standard game at no additional cost as part of your subscription. Enhanced versions of the Deluxe and Premium Editions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are priced at $30 and $60 respectively. Additionally, there’s a $130 Aviator Edition upgrade available, but enthusiasts who want its expanded aircraft collection and upgraded airports might prefer to buy the full game for $199.99 rather than subscribing to play it.

Xbox Game Pass Now Has Multiple Microsoft Flight Simulator Games on Offer

Starting now, Xbox Game Pass has added two games from the renowned flight sim series for the first time: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Notably, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 stands out with several distinct features such as a wider range of career opportunities, more authentic weather conditions and seasonal changes, greater detail in its vastly expansive world, and improvements to multiplayer interactions for enhanced social experiences. Additionally, the game promises to continue pushing graphical boundaries, even compatible with the DLC packs from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This means that those who purchase it may find little reason to return to the 2020 version.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games

GameDate AddedGame Pass Tier(s)Platform(s)Notes
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Nov 19Ultimate, PCCloud, PC, Series X/SDay-one release.
Little Kitty, Big CityNov 20StandardConsoleAvailable on PC GP and XGP Ultimate since May 2024.
PlateUp!Nov 20StandardConsoleAvailable on PC GP and XGP Ultimate since Feb 2024.
STALKER 2: Heart of ChornobylNov 20Ultimate, PCCloud, PC, Series X/SDay-one release.
Nine SolsNov 26Ultimate, PCCloud, Console, PCDay-one (Xbox version) release.
Aliens: Dark DescentNov 27Standard, Ultimate, PCCloud, Console, PC
Indiana Jones and the Great CircleDec 9Ultimate, PCCloud, PC, Series X/SDay-one release.

In the context of new game releases in November 2024, excluding Xbox Game Pass Standard titles, MFS 2024 will be the sixth fresh addition. The highly anticipated and long-delayed immersive sim, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, is set to join on Wednesday, November 20.

On the gaming calendar, “Metroidvania Nine Sols” is scheduled to drop on November 26th, followed closely by “Aliens: Dark Descent” RTS on the 27th. But remember, good things come to an end as well – Xbox Game Pass will bid farewell to eight titles on November 30th. Among them are some crowd favorites like “The Walking Dead: The Final Season”, “Conan Exiles”, and “Coral Island”.

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2024-11-19 19:43