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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024allows players to create unique avatars and enter the game as a customized pilot. For the first time in the franchise’s history,MSFS 2024also lets pilots leave the cockpit and walk around. Naturally, players want to know if they can see their customized avatar in walk-around mode. The good news is yes, you can useMSFS 2024’s third-person view mode to see your character in the world. However, there’s a catch: this feature is still experimental and available only to a select group of players. Read on for more details.
How to Activate the Third-Person Mode on PC
On PC, the default key for changing views is Backspace. This is the same button used while flying to switch the cockpit view. In the inputs menu, it’s labeled as “Cockpit / External View Mode,” which can be a confusing term.
Entering photo mode after activating third-personview allows you to take a picture of your avatar.
3rd Person View Not Working on PC
If the Backspace key doesn’t activate third-person view, follow these steps:
As the title of the settings suggests, the third-person view is an experimental feature and is prone to bugs, glitches, and performance issues. If your game is already unstable, you are recommended not to turn this feature on.
Can You Activate the Thrid-Person Mode on Xbox?
Currently,the third-person view on Xbox works only for airplanes. You cannot switch to the external view while walking around. This is because third-person mode is an experimental feature for PC players and may be released for Xbox in future updates.
On Xbox, you may use third-person mode whilepiloting an airplane. To do this, press the View button.
How to Change the Key Binding for Third-Person Mode
Before changing key binds, duplicate the 2024 keyboard preset. This allows you to modify all inputs without needing to create a new preset save file for each adjustment.
