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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Console port of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, adapting existing console UI/UX for current-gen Xbox, PS5, and PSVR platforms.

UI/UX DesignConsole Features DesignPlatform PortingSimulation Design
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Project Overview

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the next generation of the acclaimed flight simulation franchise, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. Building on the groundbreaking technology of its predecessor, the 2024 edition introduces career modes, new aircraft categories, and enhanced world detail powered by real-time satellite data and AI-driven scenery. The title targets current-gen consoles alongside PC, delivering an authentic aviation experience to the widest possible audience.

Role & Responsibilities
  • Responsible for porting the existing console UI/UX to current-gen Xbox, PS5, and PSVR platforms
  • Adapted and refined existing console interface designs to meet the requirements and capabilities of each new platform
  • Designed UI/UX solutions tailored to PSVR, accounting for VR-specific interaction paradigms and ergonomics
  • Collaborated closely with platform holders to ensure compliance with certification requirements and best practices across Xbox, PlayStation, and PSVR
  • Worked with the development team to ensure feature parity and a consistent user experience across all target platforms
Key Contributions

Console UI/UX Adaptation — Took the existing console UI/UX and adapted it for current-gen Xbox and PS5, ensuring menus, HUD, and in-game interfaces felt native and responsive on each platform while maintaining design consistency.

PSVR Integration — Designed and iterated on UI/UX specifically for PSVR, addressing the unique challenges of VR interaction including spatial menus, gaze-based navigation, and cockpit readability at varying depths.

Cross-Platform Consistency — Ensured a cohesive design language across all console platforms, balancing platform-specific conventions with a unified Flight Simulator identity.

Results & Outcomes
  • Successfully brought Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to current-gen Xbox, PS5, and PSVR audiences
  • PSVR integration expanded the franchise into immersive VR simulation for PlayStation users
  • Console versions maintained the depth and fidelity of the PC experience through thoughtful UI/UX adaptation

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