MSFS 2024 Compatibility: Why You Don’t Need to Trash Your 2020 Sceneries Just Yet

An insider report reveals that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 maintains strong backwards compatibility with many sceneries and aircraft from the 2020 version. The report highlights that users do not need to repurchase their existing MSFS 2020 addons immediately after upgrading to MSFS 2024. This compatibility applies broadly across a range of third-party sceneries and aircraft developed for the 2020 edition.

The report specifies that numerous MSFS 2020 sceneries and aircraft function without significant issues in MSFS 2024, reducing the need for immediate investment in new versions. It explains that the underlying platform changes in MSFS 2024 have been designed to support legacy content effectively. This means that users can continue to use their existing libraries while gradually evaluating which addons require updates or replacements.