35 minutes ago, abrams_tank said:

decisions like this are supposed to have been made already.

This is a decision nobody thought they'd have to explain...so it's already been made. 🙂

How much is the difference in price? $ 100 or maybe $ 150 dollar? That is, to most people, not really a hell of lot of money, and for some not even enough to spend any thinking-time on.

I wonder how many people here would choose any other version over the Aviator version if money wasn't part of the equation....so to say if MSFS2024 was completely free of charge.

I guess everybody would instantly choose the Aviator version, no?

So, then we could wonder what benefits people suddenly see in the top version if money doesn't play any role. I think this makes the discussion more objective and pure.

Edited September 20, 20241 yr by Wildblue

It seems quite obvious. 2024 is a different, standalone game.

As we have been assured, content bought through the Marketplace in 2020 will be transferable. 

The content of the game 2020 is not transferable....because it's a different,  standalone game. 

2024 is offering the same content as 2020 and more...but you must buy 2024 to obtain all this.

Trying to construe anything else by some tortuous logic is going to be a recipe for disappointment.

 

 

I have a question here, which I did not get answered in a previous thread.

If I have Premium 2020 purchased on Steam, and then buy 2024 purchased on the MS store, will all my owned stuff bought from 2020 steam purchased marketplace transfer over to 2024 MS store version. Repeat: I would be going from Steam 2020 to 2024 Marketplace.

22 minutes ago, Fielder said:

I have a question here, which I did not get answered in a previous thread.

If I have Premium 2020 purchased on Steam, and then buy 2024 purchased on the MS store, will all my owned stuff bought from 2020 steam purchased marketplace transfer over to 2024 MS store version. Repeat: I would be going from Steam 2020 to 2024 Marketplace.

The answer, unfortunately, is: No.

Anything you bought with funds from your Steam Wallet will not work in your MS Store version.

25 minutes ago, UrgentSiesta said:

The answer, unfortunately, is: No.

Anything you bought with funds from your Steam Wallet will not work in your MS Store version.

Thank you for the info! I have 2020 on both Xbox S and PC. I had to buy 2020 twice because it was from Steam. I am going to stay with Steam, based on your helpful information.

I am quite suprised about the discusión regarding the "transferability" of MSFS 2020 default planes.
I can be wrong, but I assumed the developers already explained that any MSFS2020 plane you already own (99% of them) will be compatible with MSFS2024. However, and this I think is the important point, those planes will not enjoy the new capabilities of MSFS2024 unless the developer adapt them to MSFS2024 standards/API/whatever.
So, my interpretation is that if you have a premium edition of MSFS2020 you will be able to use those planes in MSFS2024 as they function in MSFS2020. But if you do not buy a premium edition of MSFS2024, you will not have the new capabilities like the walk around interaction with the plane and other things.

1 hour ago, CPFL said:

I can be wrong, but I assumed the developers already explained that any MSFS2020 plane you already own (99% of them) will be compatible with MSFS2024.

They only mentioned Marketplace (and community folder) addons, not any of the base game aircraft.

15 hours ago, abrams_tank said:

On my count, there are 15 new planes if I buy the Premium Deluxe version for MSFS 2024: 

I don't know how you come up with 45 new planes for Premium Deluxe. 

https://msfsaddons.com/2024/09/19/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-complete-aircraft-lineup/

This page lists all the aircraft in FS2024.  The ones noted as (NEW) total 45. You will get all of these if you buy the Premium Deluxe version.

FAQ has been updated, your MSFS2020 Deluxe and Premium deluxe aircraft and airports will carry over to 2024 even if you buy the standard edition.

 

https://www.flightsimulator.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-faq/

Edited September 21, 20241 yr by Tuskin38

30 minutes ago, Tuskin38 said:

FAQ has been updated, your MSFS2020 Deluxe and Premium deluxe aircraft and airports will carry over to 2024 even if you buy the standard edition.

https://www.flightsimulator.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-faq/

Is this bit about the Tech Alpha in late October new? Don't recall that from before.

Will there be an early release Alpha or Beta build we users can opt into?
We are planning to have a Tech Alpha prior to launch – likely in late October.

 

Edited September 21, 20241 yr by lwt1971

4 minutes ago, lwt1971 said:

Is this bit about the Tech Alpha in late October new? Don't recall that from before.

Will there be an early release Alpha or Beta build we users can opt into?
We are planning to have a Tech Alpha prior to launch – likely in late October.

 

That is new.

Jorg said at FS Expo that they wanted to do a server stress test a few weeks before launch. Maybe that's what they're calling it.

Edited September 21, 20241 yr by Tuskin38

10 hours ago, kingm56 said:

Do we really need an official answer to derive at the obvious conclusion? BL: You're able to use the 2020 aircraft/airports via the license you bought for MSFS 2020.  If you chose a different license in MSFS 2024, than the previous aircraft will be unavailable.   Obviously, this doesn't include marketplace/3rd party software, which are covered via different licensing agree and delivery model.  Do we honestly believe Microsoft will to setup an entirely new architecture to disincentivize you to spend less money?

Moreover, if you go to the preorder page, Microsoft is explicit what each version contains.  The notion that default airports/aircraft from the previous deluxe version would carry over to the standard versions were started by posters taking explicit facts WAY out-of-context.  All you're doing is perpetuating the misinformation....

What you might be able to do is port your MSFS 2020 aircraft to MSFS 2024, which is something we did in FS2004 to FSX, and FSX to P3D. 

So you are absolutely WRONG. The only one perpetuating misinformation is YOU.  This is why you wait and let the MSFS team make their decision. And they have made their decision, 2020 Deluxe and Premium Deluxe aircraft and airports will carry over and work in MSFS 2024:

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If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition the additional aircraft and airports unique to these editions will automatically work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

It was such an obvious conclusion, right?  🤣

 

Edited September 21, 20241 yr by abrams_tank

9 hours ago, tpete61 said:

Your asking a question here the NO ONE can give you an answer.

MSFS 2024 Has not been released so how is it that anyone can answer the question.

An answer will simply be a wild guess or some ones opinion, neither will give you a definitive answer.

The best suggestion is to simply wait and make your own educated choice at that time!

See, I told you the MSFS team would make their decision fast. And they made the decision within 24 hours of my response to you:

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If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition the additional aircraft and airports unique to these editions will automatically work in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

 

9 hours ago, UrgentSiesta said:

So here's the thing: the 787 is a feature of Premium Deluxe. I.e., you bought Premium Deluxe, NOT the 787.

When you buy other, stand alone content, like a Famous Flyer, you've bought the individual plane.

So if you want the 787 in v2024, you need to buy the thing that includes the 787, which is Premium Deluxe.

It'd be kinda like flying First Class on a flight, then buying a Coach ticket for the next one, but still expecting your pre-flight warm nuts, mimosa and a big seat. 😉 

Make sense?

 

Hey, thanks for your answer. Glad you were polite in your answer, unlike some of the other people in this thread. Anyways, the MSFS team is allowing the 787 and other aircraft for 2020 Premium Deluxe owners to carry over to MSFS 2024. This is awesome news and I think I'll probably end up buying the Standard Version of MSFS 2024.