Official specs from Steam

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.

Minimum

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage50 GB available space
Additional NotesNetwork Speed of 10 Mbps Bandwidth

Recommended

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K
Memory32 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage50 GB available space
Additional NotesNetwork Speed of 50 Mbps Bandwidth

FAQ

What graphics card do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

Minimum: Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970. Recommended: Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080.

How much RAM does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 need?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 16 GB RAM at minimum, 32 GB RAM recommended.

How big is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 requires 50 GB available space.

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?

There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).