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Who this is for: Minecraft players on PS4 who want to learn flying controls for both Creative and Survival modes.
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Flying in Creative Mode
To fly in Minecraft on PS4, you need to be in Creative mode first. Press the Options button to open the pause menu, then select “Settings” and “Game.” Change the game mode to Creative if it isn’t already set.
Once you’re in Creative mode, flying is simple:
- Double-tap the X button (jump) quickly to start flying
- Use the left stick to move around while airborne
- Hold X to fly higher
- Hold Circle to descend
- Double-tap X again to land and return to walking mode
Flying with Elytra in Survival Mode
In Survival mode, you can’t fly freely like in Creative, but you can glide using Elytra wings. First, you’ll need to find Elytra in End Cities after defeating the Ender Dragon.
To use Elytra:
- Equip the Elytra in your chestplate slot
- Jump from a high place
- Press X while falling to activate the gliding
- Use the left stick to steer
- Look up slightly to gain altitude, look down to dive and gain speed
Boosting Your Elytra Flight
For longer flights, craft firework rockets using gunpowder and paper. Hold fireworks in your hand while gliding and use them (R2) to boost forward. The more gunpowder in the recipe, the longer the boost duration.
Temporary Flight Options
Several potions and items provide brief flying abilities in Survival mode:
- Levitation Effect: Caused by Shulker attacks, makes you float upward
- Slow Falling Potion: Lets you descend very slowly and avoid fall damage
- Riptide Trident: Propels you forward when thrown during rain
These methods give you more aerial mobility options beyond basic Elytra gliding. Whether you’re building massive structures in Creative or exploring the End dimension, mastering flight controls opens up entirely new gameplay possibilities in your Minecraft adventures.
TL;DR
Double-tap X in Creative mode to fly freely. In Survival, use Elytra wings from End Cities to glide, boosting with firework rockets for extended flight.
