Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 hits PS VR2, official Bilibili post sparks player debate

PlayStation's Bilibili account dropped a trailer for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS VR2, captioning it with "but it's completely different on my side"—a line that sent the comment section into overdrive.

The copy hits different when a Microsoft-owned sim lands on Sony hardware with that kind of swagger. Comments flooded in roasting Xbox and Microsoft, memes spreading fast across the thread.

PlayStation's Bilibili team has a track record here—their copy consistently weaves trending phrases with current events, and this time they nailed the timing. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a demanding sim that stresses frame rates and visuals hard; getting it running smoothly on PS VR2 signals solid optimization work.

Player reactions leaned heavy into Xbox jokes. Some quipped Microsoft "doesn't care about its own kid," others posted "Xbox players in shambles." Cross-platform releases remain a touchy subject in console circles, and Sony's official account poking at it shows real nerve.

This move reflects shifting console market dynamics. Microsoft has been pushing former exclusives to multiple platforms as Xbox hardware sales lag—software and services are now the revenue play. PS VR2 securing Microsoft Flight Simulator proves Sony still holds leverage in VR. For players, it's a net positive: more platforms mean more options.