Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6: Bush Trips Return, DLSS 4.5 Added, FSR 4 Delayed

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's Sim Update 6 (version 1.8.14.0) was released on August 13, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 . It is a quality-of-life focused update that restores several major features, adds DLSS 4.5 for Nvidia users, and rolls back the planned AMD FSR 4 upgrade due to compatibility issues . The update download is under 4GB on PC .

Bush Trips & Guided Tours: The Full Collection Returns

All 59 Bush Trips from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 have been restored and are accessible from the Activities menu . First announced at FlightSimExpo 2026, the Bush Trips were gradually added through the beta period, and the final release includes the complete collection . Guided Tours are also now available in their own dedicated section within the Activities menu .

DLSS 4.5 for Nvidia Users

The update adds native support for Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 upscaling technology, which is now the default upscale option . DLSS 4.5 aims to reduce shimmering and ghosting and deliver sharper textures during upscaling . Dynamic Frame Generation is also supported for Nvidia GPU users .

AMD FSR 4 Rollback: Bad News for Radeon Owners

The planned upgrade to AMD FSR 4 was rolled back due to compatibility issues with frame generation . The development team is working through these issues alongside AMD . AMD users remain on FSR 3, the same version present in Sim Update 5.1 .

Airport Lighting Upgrades

MastLights have been added to a large number of generic airports ranging in size from M to XXL, with automatic placement to improve illumination at parking spots during night conditions . The Scenery Editor also now includes a new parking light object and a MastLight option in airport archetypes .

Career Mode & Aircraft Tweaks

The update adds a new option to disable the walkaround mode in Free Flight mode via the assistance settings . It also overhauls the reward screen visuals in World Photographer mode and applies numerous aircraft-specific fixes and improvements . Loading times related to buildings when restarting a flight or mission have been reduced .

Developer Tools & SDK

The update includes a new "Legacy vs Modern Aerodynamics" debug sub-window for comparing aerodynamic forces, as well as fixes to the package builder, SPB compiler, documentation links, and new hydraulic system SimVars . The Scenery Editor received updates including a new parking light object and added MastLight option in airport archetypes .

Extensive Bug Fixes

Thousands of bug fixes and improvements are included, covering audio, world photographer objectives, loading times, camera issues, texture rendering (including blurry textures on instruments), and mouse interaction fixes . The update also fixes a PlayStation 5 crash occurring due to procedural generation .

What This Means for Pilots

Sim Update 6 is a significant quality-of-life release that addresses some of the most common community complaints since MSFS 2024 launched. The restoration of Bush Trips brings back a structured exploration mode that many pilots missed, while the new MastLights improve the night flying experience at generic airports. Nvidia users will benefit from sharper visuals with DLSS 4.5, while AMD users will need to wait for a future update to access FSR 4.