Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Linux Review:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
PROTON TIER: SILVER
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - Technical Report
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 lets you explore the world with a large fleet of aircraft and experience realistic flight simulation.
Status Check: Proton. Tier: Silver.
TWEAKS & TRICKS:
- DLSS Frame Generation Issues: Frame generation may require repeated enabling/disabling to function correctly.
- Orbx Store Installation: Installing addons via the Orbx store requires a workaround.
- Solution:
wine /home/dev/Downloads/orbx-central-4.5.27.exe
- Solution:
- Missing Intro Video: The intro video may not play without GE-Proton.
- Solution: Use GE-Proton.
- Performance Boost: Some users report improved performance compared to Windows.
- Joystick Configuration: Joystick support (e.g., HOTAS, PNX 2119, Hota’s Flight Simulator Stick) is generally playable, but configuration options may be limited.
- Fullscreen Issues:
- Problem: Game may freeze or become unresponsive.
- Solution: Disable and re-enable fullscreen.
- Graphics Quality & Sharpness:
- Problem: Graphics may appear blurry or lacking detail.
- Solution:
PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1
- Launch Options (Custom): Users have had success with combinations including:
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="urlmon,wininet,mshtml=n,b"PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1-FastLaunch
- Protontricks Dependencies:
- Solution:
flatpak run com.github.Matoking.protontricks 2537590 -q dotnet48 corefonts vcrun2019 webview2
- Solution:
Verdict: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is playable on Linux via Proton with a Silver rating. While requiring some configuration and workarounds, particularly for addon installation and certain graphics settings, the improved performance reported by some users makes it a worthwhile consideration for Linux gamers. Expect some tweaking to achieve optimal experience.