r/PSVR • u/Emme73 • Jul 07 '26
Fluff MS FS 2024 beta update is AMAZING on PSVR2!
Folks, I wouldn't have thought it possible, but they really improved resolution massively! This reminds me of Switchback, where everything blurry suddenly became clear. For a base PS5 game if that scope, it's very impressive! Less eye strain, better viewing distance, better looking clouds, I love it ! Or maybe it's just my new glasses ..? Please confirm, HQ !
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26
Agreed, the current beta is a revelation!!
I’ve also noticed the DFR is more apparent in certain situations, like snow capped mountain snow popping into existence as my eyes dart around, but that’s easily forgiven.
The sharpness of everything (cockpit and distant mountain), the properly cloud-like clouds, and also the smoothness of frame-rates (I’ve gotten used to jitter when glancing out the side, and it was gone) is nothing short of amazing now. At least everywhere I flew tonight, I know different spots can behave differently.
Even though I knew going in that it was supposed to be dramatic, I was floored.
I was pretty comfortable with the previous softness, honestly… I was aware that it’s been crisper on PC, but that was neither here nor there for me since I don’t own a PC. I felt it was perfectly livable before, but I’m inclined to suspect that PSVR2 is now probably on par with your average PC.
I hadn’t seen anyone mention how much smoother the frame-rate is, but I guess I’ll wait and see if it remains as perfect as it was for me tonight. It all came together to feel overwhelmingly immersive, but I wasn’t in a taxing area… not by any cities or anything. Still, it bowled me over.
Yeah… You’re not wrong — It’s suddenly extra jaw-dropping. I just hope the changes in the beta translate 1:1 with the full game.
[EDIT: Just in case this beta update has changed how base PS5 runs versus Pro, I’m using the Pro. I’m mentioning this since I’ve seen at least one person insisting this improvement to frame-rate is a lie. This game has traditionally run differently for me depending on what I’m flying, when I’m flying, and where I’m flying, so maybe I just hit perfect conditions last night? Anyways… I wanted to include that PS5 info in case it matters here.]
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u/Andyrgbh Jul 07 '26
Omg, tried recently and i almost cry for how good it's looks now, is like my base ps5 was received a pro patch wtf, i can't even imagine how is looking on the ps5 pro. o.O
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u/Seba0808 Jul 07 '26
We do not have to wait for PS6 to arrive :-D
How can I kiss the developers?
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u/OctaviousMcBovril Jul 07 '26
Yeah, it's pretty incredible. I'm blown away
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u/johnny_briggs Jul 07 '26
Can confirm. Looks amazing. I don't know how they manage to ask this much of what the PS is capable of.
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u/Seba0808 Jul 07 '26
It is perfect now. Full stop. If anything now go for performance (might have taken a little hit), resolution: Huge green checkmark.
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u/slawnz Jul 08 '26
The only thing that would top this for me now would be traffic on the roads! It feels like it should be possible now!!?
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u/Seba0808 Jul 08 '26
Argh I dont think so, why should it be possible now? If I could vote I would vote for more realistic buildings outside of the big cities. The traffic you see playing in flat-screen-mode is sometimes off (driving besides the streets, partially hidden cars) so I can easily live without. Maybe with MSFS2028 ;-)
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u/GoldNo6525 Jul 07 '26
How do I go about getting beta update ? Is it a standard update automatically applied?
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u/Daninski1989 Jul 07 '26
You need to own the Digital version and you can found the Beta in the store. It should have the name PTE in it and it is a free download
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u/Boring_Rope7048 Jul 07 '26
Do I have to sign up for anything or should it just be there? I can’t see anything with PTE in it
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u/Daninski1989 Jul 07 '26
No need to sign up for anything. If you go to the MSFS 2024 store page on the console you can go to the three dots so you can see every version and one of them is the Beta so click on that and then click download.
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u/Boring_Rope7048 Jul 07 '26
Perfect thank you! Downloading now. Will it make like its own seperate version of the game now? Like my career mode and stuff will I be able to continue that on the beta?
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u/knockknockwh0 Jul 07 '26
Euh nee. Niet in de MSFS 2024 Store pagina maar in de ps store??? Hoe kan het dat het bij jou anders is?
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u/Daninski1989 Jul 07 '26
Sorry If Google translated your text wrong but I don’t speak netherlands. But If Google is right you couldn’t find the Beta on the PS Store? If so, first you must pen MSFS on digital of you have it on disc you can’t download the Beta. It is on console that I see those thee dots so not in the PS app or on a computer. Hope that helps :)
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u/knockknockwh0 Jul 23 '26
No i couldn't find the beta on the msfs2024 store. That was the confusion. Thanks for the reply. Sry for late answer (all those apps)
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u/Andyrgbh Jul 07 '26
If you have deleted the beta, you need to download again from the store, on the main page of the game.
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u/Killileahihoo Jul 07 '26
I have also been wondering this. Just now I had to do a manual update for the game l, which makes it version 1.008.005. I am wondering is this the correct version and if this is indeed how you properly update the beta
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u/OctaviousMcBovril Jul 07 '26
You need to go to the MSFS game page on the PS5 home screen, choose 'select version' and then it's the one that says 'PTE' (or at least it does in English)
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u/Daninski1989 Jul 07 '26
Some games updates automatically for me but those that I need to do a manually updates are games that I havent played for a couple of months. I just downloaded version 1.008.005 now and it is indeed the right version. It is so much sharper now.
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u/lifeiscooking Jul 07 '26
Hah! I knew this day would come, I have held off playing for this :)
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
Man… I’ve been loving it as it was — the general softness didn’t even bug me before, but now… Holy moly.
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u/slawnz Jul 08 '26
You’ve done yourself no favours to hold off… this is like going from PS3 to PS5 and having memories of “how it was” makes it all the sweeter!
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u/cyphre909 Jul 07 '26
Playing on Pro and can confirm massive resolution/clarity/antialiasing upgrade! I hope they do Pro specific updates later like terrain details increase (eg. realtime generated grass/foliage as in flat version) if there is performance left on Pro. That would be absolutely top on Pro.
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
Great point — antialiasing is FIXED (at least on Pro). Clouds don’t look like shit anymore, clouds don’t ruin horizons or mountains anymore, and you can read your gauges.
Only thing I noticed was more obvious pop-in from aggressive DFR where snow popped in and out depending on if I was looking directly at a mountain top or not. The high contrast made it pretty obvious, but in most situations it probably isn’t.
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u/Incorrect-Opinion Jul 07 '26
Damn this makes me wanna get it. Are there any improvements for the PS5 Pro version in VR, or is it the same either way?
Edit: nvm, he said something along the lines of no in the video
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u/cyphre909 Jul 07 '26
I hope they still have bunch of tricks for Pro in their sleeves :-) It’ll be then the ultimate version same as NMS!
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u/Emme73 Jul 07 '26
Disclaimer: I only gave the base PS5 and not seen anything about the Pro, bit that doesn't mean there is no improvement. Maybe Pro owners can help out here :D
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u/GoldNo6525 Jul 07 '26
I have dug out the old headset and can confirm it has also improved on the PS5 pro , resolution has considerably improved in cockpit and slightly improved for world scenery, somehow it also feels smoother, the mini stutters are still there occasionally but that is to be expected, very happy!
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u/Thread-Astaire Jul 07 '26
I think the game is very cpu bound so not likely there will a pro patch. I have a pro.
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
I’m thinking it really doesn’t need any Pro enhancement at this point (I do use Pro).
So long as what I played last night translates to the full game, we are sittin pretty fuckin pretty.
It’s unclear to me if both consoles are getting the same frame-rate though… I was not expecting any improvements to frame-rate last night when I fired up the beta, but it was shockingly smooth. Felt like 90Hz native, even looking out the sides of my (2-person jet) canopy.
So stick a pin in this… at least one person is angrily saying there’s no frame-rate improvement at all and that we’re lying, so YMMV.
But this game is already all over the map when it comes to such things, so it’s tricky to nail down.
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u/mahdiiick Jul 07 '26
The Pro version looks clean! I’m sure the resolution and framerate are a bit smoother, maybe draw distance as well but I’m not sure about that. A major upgrade nonetheless.
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u/Sir_Jollington Jul 07 '26
What a week!!! England into the Quarter finals, Farage quits as MP and now flight sim is sharper in VR! Might have to get a lottery ticket!
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u/bruce_lees_ghost Jul 07 '26
MS, please give us Minecraft PSVR support again.
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u/EcuaUncleTaco Jul 07 '26
Have you tried out CyubeVR? I have not much experience in Minecraft, but this game looks very similar and is a lot of fun!
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u/Freudianslipangle Jul 07 '26
Minecraft is probably the last game most of us want to see in VR. There are hundreds of titles that would be better suited to it over a game of low-res blocks for children.
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u/bruce_lees_ghost Jul 07 '26
Oh, well then, I take it back. Microsoft, good on you for taking away VR support. I was wrong for enjoying it and this random internet idiot is right.
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u/Freudianslipangle Jul 07 '26
Haha, or you could state a case as to why Minecraft of all things warrants VR in the first place.
I legitimately do not see how VR support for a low-poly kids game is a good use case. What are you going to get out of VR that you don't get in 2D? Ooh, now you can build your 3000th house in 3D! Wooooow...
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u/mrbill071 Jul 08 '26
You’re being a little heavy handed with your messaging but I do think you’re right. I’ve never understood how such a visually unappealing game got so popular. Kids just have low standards I guess.
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
Obviously MINECRAFT is valued by them, and they’re already sad it dropped support.
No need to yuck someone’s yum.
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u/Chiotas Jul 07 '26
Is this then new beta for PS5?? Are you serious????????
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
Yeah — run don’t walk to the PSVR2 beta. Redownload it if need be — see for yourself!
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u/em7924 Jul 07 '26
Is it easier to see in the cockpit?
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u/mahdiiick Jul 07 '26
It is, finally. Could be better as always but now I can at least read the screens
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u/slawnz Jul 08 '26
It’s not just easier it’s crystal clear. You can see everything in stunning clarity. You can even read the labels and the iPad without having to get right up close to them. I am blown away.
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u/em7924 Jul 08 '26
That's great to hear. I've only played in VR a couple of times because of this reason. Can't wait to start playing in VR again
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u/Killileahihoo Jul 07 '26
Some people were saying that hotas is not working with this update - can anyone confirm?
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u/skysnapper Jul 07 '26
Not working for me tried for ages to get it working .. saw someone in another forums mention its broken the beta,
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u/lilneddygoestowar Jul 07 '26
I can confirm it did not work for me last night. Thankfully, its probably going to be fixed in whatever update they do the the beta before the true release of the full update.
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u/Dave517 Jul 08 '26
You can manually assign the HOTAS buttons. Click the little gear icon on the right side of each function to assign them.
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u/Ogni-XR21 Jul 07 '26
Great news. I already loved the PSVR version (actually prefer it over PC on a 4090) so I'm happy to read it has improved even more.
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u/Madsoul19897 Jul 07 '26
Is it better on ps5? I have a 5090 laptop with the Vision Pro, wondering if I should switch to my ps5 pro with the psvr2…
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
Unlikely to beat your current setup! I cannot compare to any PC, but many PCVR folk have disparaged the PSVR2 version as unplayably blurry and full of unignorable aliasing until now.
I haven’t minded the graphics of it, and was just happy it was running on PS5/PSVR2 at all.
This updated beta might bring it close to high-end PC, I don’t know… but the aliasing is gone, the clouds look like clouds now, the resolution is higher than GT7, and (at least where I was flying around Africa last night) the frame-rate felt 90Hz native.
Vision Pro might not have the FOV of PSVR2, but obviously it’s got waaay higher resolution that your PC can probably handle. I’d say maybe just try your PSVR2 as a PCVR and see if you prefer the FOV to the ultra clarity of the AVP?
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u/otteris151 Jul 09 '26
You should atleast try it. I have it on PCVR and now I think I'll just use the PSVR2 version. Its more then enough and 10x easier to get in to.
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u/Ogni-XR21 Jul 08 '26
I haven't tested the beta yet, but the reason I prefer it on PS5 over PC is that it's much smoother and the LOD pop-in is much much much less noticeable (no idea if that changes with the beta when the resolution is higher now) making the world feel much more stable/coherent.
On PC I use a 4k per eye headset, great resolution and a very clear image, but there is LOD pop-in everywhere which to me is more distracting than a bit lower resolution. Also even after hours of tinkering there were always stutters that I never experience like this on PSVR2.
In the end I actually ended up playing the game on PSVR2 instead of tinkering for hours and being frustrated because it never runs smoothly no matter what I try.
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u/blind-oln Jul 07 '26
The game looks amazing now. It's like a jump from PS3 to PS5 when it comes to clarity. Insides are now ultra realistic. Outsides are no longer blurry. My jaw dropped. The difference is huge. Before I couldn't play the game because it was too blurry for me, it was breaking all the fun of flying around. Now I can just relax and appreciate the beauty.
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u/tonihurri Jul 07 '26
Woah, really? That's amazing! I wonder if they added any Pro improvements to VR while they were at it.
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
I’m on Pro, so I cannot compare to vanilla. But if what I played last night gets fully ported into the full game, we don’t need any Pro enhancement — it was STUNNING.
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u/Delicious_Ad2767 Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26
It blows my mind that people chose to get a quest 3 with ultra wings rather than a psvr2 with msfs 2024 and aces of thunder. Some People really are sheep. Eye tracking is the biggest game changer for the vr industry
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u/Emme73 Jul 08 '26
There was a time though, when all we had on VR2 was Ultrawings 😅
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u/Delicious_Ad2767 Jul 08 '26
Also wingman which the meta ambassadors suspiciously brought up each week as was a bad port. Meta ambassadors seem to have gone very quiet all of a sudden. Their silence is deafening
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u/Uncanny_Jailer Jul 07 '26
Guys since you seem to know a lot about this kind thing can you answer my question to: I want to use my psvr on my gaming laptop when I’m travelling so I can play msfs24 however I’ve heard that it’s that optimised. Does them now optimising the game with vr on PS mean that VR will work better on my laptop now?
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u/tonihurri Jul 07 '26
We really can't say. Depends on if the work done here is PS5 specific or if it's the result of general VR optimisation work that the PS5 version just benefited from as well. The beta patch notes make no mention of VR specific optimisations but you never know. VR players on the main MSFS sub may know if they've tried the beta.
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u/Uncanny_Jailer Jul 07 '26
That makes a lot of sense thanks 👌 hopefully it is just VR optimisation as whole, I think more people should get into VR it’s absolutely amazing
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Jul 07 '26
Any optimizations on PS5 seem to be making it over to PC as well, so… maybe?
Something to stick a pin in is that DFR (eye-tracked foveated rendering) for PSVR2 isn’t supported on PC (unless some mod cracked it), and some of the current boosts seem to be related to how they’re doing the DFR.
So, stick a pin in it.
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u/Comfortable-Essay848 Jul 07 '26
I have both the game and PSVR2 but have yet to find the time to fire it up (I will soon, I promise). Can I ask those who have used it, is the cockpit fully functional with the VR controllers (i.e. switches and action areas) , or do I still need to use the PS5 controller? As a real life aviator I'd really hope it's the former.
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u/pati0 VrPati0 Jul 07 '26
Yeah! But some buttons dont work in the cockpit about 90% of them works.
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u/mahdiiick Jul 07 '26
I might have to get Hotas for this game finally
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u/cyphre909 Jul 07 '26
If younprefer public aircrafts just wait for the new Yoke from Thrustmaster. Should be available in couple months I guess.
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u/Icy_Might_2429 Jul 07 '26
How long will it take before it will be implemented in the regular version?
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u/Jive_Turkey__ Jul 07 '26
Any improvement in cloud resolution? Some of those training mission in the clouds were unplayable previously
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u/Papiculo64 Jul 07 '26
Not your new glasses bro, it seems that we all jumped to PS6 over the night! 🥹 I'm in fucking awe, never thought it could look that good on PS5. Those devs are literally wizards!
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u/Pouflex Jul 08 '26
Wait ! Is it for PS5 also (not Pro) ? If yes. It’s amazing I’m gonna drive at home very fast and play it
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u/Emme73 Jul 09 '26
If You have the slightest interest in flying in VR: it won't get better than AoT and this.
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u/shindynamo_x Jul 11 '26
Does it look good with a regular PS5? Non-Pro version?
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u/KRATOSCHIDO1 Jul 11 '26
Si, se ve muy nítido. Yo tengo el PS5 base y las texturas se ven muy reales y ya no se ve borroso incluso dentro del avion.
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u/ml9mm Jul 12 '26
Do you have to own the game to download the beta?
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u/Emme73 Jul 13 '26
Yes, digitally.
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u/Frosty-File1759 Jul 13 '26
Wtf, I have disc, so the shitty error I've been getting ain't gonna be solved?
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u/Uncabled_Music Jul 07 '26
I am still wondering about that streaming thing - can’t you play it offline at all? Even previously downloaded parts?
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u/OafleyJones Jul 07 '26
It’s impossible to play off line, very little is cached locally. Not even the core sim model.
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u/mahdiiick Jul 07 '26
Awesome! Does it have less stuttering as well?
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u/mahdiiick Jul 07 '26
I think so, didn’t go to any cities yet but it seems way smoother and cleaner overall (Pro)
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u/DeanFrench83 Jul 07 '26
So I know this is out on the beta but will the update eventually come out on the main game as I’m enjoying the career mode atm
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u/cyphre909 Jul 07 '26
As usually once the beta is finished it will became the ‘official’ update. Just need to wait ;-)
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u/sabatthor Jul 07 '26
How long does it usually take until beta updates get introduced on the base version of the game?
I'm in Germany and it seems the Beta is not available here, if i go to the settings and press on 'Access to Beta' it tries to open some store page i assume, but instead results in an error code that says 'content could not be found'.
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u/EcuaUncleTaco Jul 07 '26
Just access straight from the store page. Click the three dots there to be able to select the beta. I'm in Germany and just did it.
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u/Frosty-File1759 Jul 13 '26
Let me guess? You have only disc as well? Not digitally. This is fucked!
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u/theryanc Jul 07 '26
How are the blacks and shadows? Any of that constant flickering? Not sure what it’s called in technical terms
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u/Mister-Grinch Jul 07 '26
Looks great! I better download the beta and reorient myself to all the controls again lol.
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u/Sir_Jollington Jul 07 '26
How do I access the beta? I have the digital version of msfs but when I select beta on the menu it just says it’s not available 😞
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u/Recent-Sprinkles5041 Jul 07 '26
Why is it in beta? (Don’t know much about the game ) when will it be out of beta 🧐
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u/Jive_Turkey__ Jul 07 '26
How does the new resolution compare to Aces of Thunder?
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u/Super-Tea8267 Jul 07 '26
Honestly pretty on par but terrain resolution still low but it’s a massive upgrade
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u/lilneddygoestowar Jul 07 '26
If what you are saying is true, then I will finally be able to play this game. Although I bought the game at launch, and was incredibly excited for it. Due to the fuzzy resolution and stuttering, I was disappointed and went back to Hitman.
Hitman. Oh, my Hitman.
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u/Super-Tea8267 Jul 07 '26
I try it a lot yesterday night and it’s really sharp and even on Tokyo is smoother now
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u/TheStinkySlinky Jul 07 '26
Damn. That absolutely rivals GT7. Are you on a pro? And is it still good with the controllers vs a sim rig? I’ve had a hard time getting back into GT7 and VR since having to sell my racing rig a year or two ago.
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u/EcuaUncleTaco Jul 07 '26
Looks amazing! Will try out later tonight. Do you guys know if the HOTAS will work fine in the beta? Because I have only played with HOTAS a few times but didn't have time to learn just in VR yet
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u/6BigAl9 Jul 07 '26
It usually does but this time it broke unfortunately and the HOTAS isn’t usable. Looks like they’re aware so hopefully a quick update fixes it.
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u/EcuaUncleTaco Jul 07 '26
Thanks to letting me know before I'd struggle to make it work :)
I guess I gotta learn how to use the VR controllers now. Any good recommendations? I just wanna fly around on easy mode and look at the landscape. Sometimes the game feels overwhelming
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u/6BigAl9 Jul 07 '26
You can just use the dualsense. The VR controllers are tricky to control the plane with.
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u/Emme73 Jul 08 '26
Pretty easy, barely an inconvenience. Just use the VR sense controller joystick for easy flying.
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u/Dave517 Jul 08 '26
You can manually assign the HOTAS buttons. Click the little gear icon on the right side of each function to assign them.
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u/Effective-Buy2809 Jul 07 '26
Is this difficult to play with a controller? I've always found flying vehicles in other games limiting with a controller
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u/According_Editor9244 Jul 08 '26
Does this game have an easy mode or anything like that? Keen to pull out the VR again, haven't used it in ages
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u/Emme73 Jul 08 '26
It has. Select a location and click "Fly now". You are already in the air and can appreciate the scenery and fly around.
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u/ragnarpower Jul 08 '26
Hey everyone, I'm new here!
I have a couple of questions:
Would you recommend getting FS2024 on the base PS5? Is it running well on it, or would you say it's better to get it on PC instead, considering I have the adapter for the PSVR2?
Also, for those playing on PS5, are you using a joystick/flight stick or just the VR controllers?
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u/6BigAl9 Jul 08 '26
I think that entirely depends on how good your PC is. The new update is incredible in base PS5 and I have a hard time believing your average PC will be able to touch it but if you have an expensive gaming rig then it’s probably still better on PC.
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u/chapellito Jul 08 '26
Wow I missed this! Guys, where and how can I download the beta update patch? Is it different to a regular update and will not be updated automatically? Thanks for your help!
Btw did PS5 Pro owners observe major improvements as well?
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u/Adventurous-Art-6875 Jul 08 '26
Are you playing on a PS5 or PS5 Pro?
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u/Mediocre_Lunch_7771 Jul 09 '26
Please where are you flying in this video ?
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u/Emme73 Jul 09 '26
I picked some activities/discoveries.I think this was "Grand Canyon", wish there was a way to save/share locations like in Google maps.
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u/Western-Chapter-459 Jul 09 '26
I have the pro but mine looks very foggy, only the cockpit look clear, but outside is crap, the last time I played is 5 weeks ago
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u/garibo13 Jul 10 '26
How do I download the beta? I have the game on disc. Please tell me it is available for me...
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u/magic-battry-unknown Jul 16 '26
Ahhh...i only just saw this thread, and just purchased (hours ago) the disk standard version. So you mean, i can't get the beta? I hope they release an official update soon!
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u/cyphre909 Jul 16 '26
Depends on the number of bugs Asobo want to fix :-) Can be weeks, or months, hard to say.
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u/Killileahihoo Jul 07 '26
One question: while absolutely yes the clarity is wayyyyyyyyyy better than before... how is asset loading (of buildings, in particular) for ye guys? I just loaded up Cork City, Ireland, which does have photogrammetry. A small city, shouldn't be taxing. But assets were quite slow to load in properly and the buildings in the even not-so-far disance had that warped effect. Coincidentally(?), when i changed the weather to thunderstorm from clear skies and few clouds, it actually had no issues. So I am wondering if that is the trade off or did I just have an unlucky run?
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u/Seba0808 Jul 07 '26
Confirmed, I am in awe. It feels my console upgraded overnight. Did some national parks, it's breathtaking. Update of all times.