Microsoft’s longest-running franchise commemorates the achievements of the community.
Microsoft flight simulator is pleased to mark another significant milestone made possible by our amazing community. Since the launch 27 months ago of the latest version of Microsoft flight simulatorwe have released 27 robust updates for Simmer. All completely free!
On November 11th, we celebrated our 40th anniversary with the release of the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. And today we’re excited to announce that more than 10 million pilots have enjoyed the beauty, awe and wonder of the world in Microsoft flight simulator via Windows/PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Console.
We would not have achieved any of these milestones without the continued support and engagement and contributions of our amazing community. As it’s a day to celebrate numbers, we’d like to share some more amazing achievements from our community:
- 500 million flights
- Flown 40 billion miles
- That’s equivalent to 10 million trips around the world
- Equivalent to 200 round trips from Earth to the Sun
And we’re just getting started! We have exciting plans for 2023 and beyond. Join the 10 million pilots Microsoft flight simulator today! Heaven is calling!
Microsoft flight simulator is available on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows, and Steam, as well as on Xbox One and supported lower-spec phones, tablets, and PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Premium Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆
66
★★★★★
$119.99
$95.99
Fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft, from light aircraft and widebody jets to gliders and helicopters, in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips. The Premium Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition includes everything from the Deluxe Edition plus 5 additional high-precision aircraft with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports. Premium Deluxe Additional Aircraft • Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner • Cirrus Aircraft SR22 • Pipistrel Virus SW 121 • Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude • Zlin Aviation Shock Ultra Premium Deluxe Additional Airports • Denver International Airport (USA) • Dubai International Airport (UAE) • Frankfurt Airport (Germany) • Heathrow Airport (UK) • San Francisco International Airport (USA) Discover your world • Vivid and detailed landscapes – Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world of our planet with over 1.5 billion buildings, 2 Trillions of trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more. • Living World – The earth is alive and constantly changing, as is Microsoft Flight Simulator’s world, which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals. Earn Wings • Airplanes – Improve your piloting skills in a variety of aircraft, from light aircraft to airliners with extensive flight models. Each aircraft contains highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation. • Checklist System – From pro to beginner, scale your level from fully manual to fully assisted with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklist. Test Your Skills • Live Weather – The weather engine allows users to turn on the live weather mode to experience the weather in real-time, including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more. • Day and Night Power – Experience flying any time of the day or year with night VFR, visual flight rules and navigation. • Aerodynamic Modeling – A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per aircraft allows for a truly realistic experience. Microsoft Flight Simulator has been serving the needs of aviators worldwide for 40 years. Celebrate the award-winning franchise with the 40th Anniversary Edition, packed with all-new features, aircraft, and content spanning the history of aviation. The 40th Anniversary Edition update includes: • 1 authentic Airbus A310 airliner • 2 helicopters and 14 helipads • 2 gliders and 15 glider airfields • 7 famous historical aircraft including the Hughes H-4 Hercules (aka Spruce Goose) • 4 classic commercial airports • 24 classic missions from the franchise’s past
Microsoft Flight Simulator Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆
39
★★★★★
$89.99
$71.99
Fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft, from light aircraft and widebody jets to gliders and helicopters, in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips. The Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition includes everything from the Standard Edition plus 5 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports. Deluxe Additional Aircraft • Diamond Aircraft DA40-TDI • Diamond Aircraft DV20 • Textron Aviation Beechcraft Baron G58 • Textron Aviation Cessna 152 Aerobat • Textron Aviation Cessna 172 Skyhawk Deluxe Additional Handcrafted Airports • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Netherlands) • Cairo International Airport (Egypt) • Cape Town International Airport (South Africa) • O’Hare International Airport (USA) • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Europe) Discover your world • Vivid and detailed landscapes – Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world of our planet 1.5 billion Buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more. • Living World – The earth is alive and constantly changing, as is Microsoft Flight Simulator’s world, which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals. Earn Wings • Airplanes – Improve your piloting skills in a variety of aircraft, from light aircraft to airliners with extensive flight models. Each aircraft contains highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation. • Checklist System – From pro to beginner, scale your level from fully manual to fully assisted with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklist. Test Your Skills • Live Weather – The weather engine allows users to turn on the live weather mode to experience the weather in real-time, including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more. • Day and Night Power – Experience flying any time of the day or year with night VFR, visual flight rules and navigation. • Aerodynamic Modeling – A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per aircraft allows for a truly realistic experience. Microsoft Flight Simulator has been serving the needs of aviators worldwide for 40 years. Celebrate the award-winning franchise with the 40th Anniversary Edition, packed with all-new features, aircraft, and content spanning the history of aviation. The 40th Anniversary Edition update includes: • 1 authentic Airbus A310 airliner • 2 helicopters and 14 helipads • 2 gliders and 15 glider airfields • 7 famous historical aircraft including the Hughes H-4 Hercules (aka Spruce Goose) • 4 classic commercial airports • 24 classic missions from the franchise’s past
Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Standard Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆
137
★★★★★
$59.99
$47.99
PC game pass
Xbox Game Pass
Fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft, from light aircraft and widebody jets to gliders and helicopters, in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips. Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition includes 37 airplanes, gliders and helicopters with unique flight models, 25 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 14 heliports and 15 glider airfields. Explore your world • Vivid and detailed landscapes – Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world of our planet with over 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more. • Living World – The earth is alive and constantly changing, as is Microsoft Flight Simulator’s world, which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals. Earn Wings • Airplanes – Improve your piloting skills in a variety of aircraft, from light aircraft to airliners with extensive flight models. Each aircraft contains highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation. • Checklist System – From pro to beginner, scale your level from fully manual to fully assisted with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklist. Test Your Skills • Live Weather – The weather engine allows users to turn on the live weather mode to experience the weather in real-time, including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more. • Day and Night Power – Experience flying any time of the day or year with night VFR, visual flight rules and navigation. • Aerodynamic Modeling – A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per aircraft allows for a truly realistic experience. Microsoft Flight Simulator has been serving the needs of aviators worldwide for 40 years. Celebrate the award-winning franchise with the 40th Anniversary Edition, packed with all-new features, aircraft, and content spanning the history of aviation. The 40th Anniversary Edition update includes: • 1 authentic Airbus A310 airliner • 2 helicopters and 14 helipads • 2 gliders and 15 glider airfields • 7 famous historical aircraft including the Hughes H-4 Hercules (aka Spruce Goose) • 4 classic commercial airports • 24 classic missions from the franchise’s past
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