Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) is Microsoft's next-gen flight simulator package for Windows PC and (possibly and eventually Xbox). MSFS was officially announced on Jun 9, 2019, and the announcement surprised and shocked existing simmers more accustomed to Microsoft Flight Simulator X (which they have been using since 2006).
The MSFS announcement made history with Microsoft taking back control of the flight simulator franchise and developing a new platform capable of using the latest computer hardware, software, and systems. We see MSFS as an "evergreen" simulator which means that Microsoft can continue to develop, enhance, and upgrade the platform without changing the name. Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) will remain the name no matter what new version is released. To be honest this saves us admin time too!
MSFS was officially released to the public on August 18th, 2020 on various platforms including the official Microsoft Store, Steam, and in Europe was made available in a boxed edition. Why they chose Europe for the boxed edition nobody knows - perhaps the Microsoft CDN was a bit slow for European customers or perhaps Aerosoft just wanted to strike a deal with the MSFS team and they went with it.
This latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is truly groundbreaking and stunning in detail. We will cover as much as we can in this news section including product reviews, features, guides, and videos.
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Sim Update 2 (v1.4.20.0) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 revolutionizes the experience with meticulously refined flight models, fortified stability, and more authentic VR features. Enhanced performance optimization, revamped avionics, and reworked scenery converge to offer a truly engaging environment for both newcomers and avid sim pilots.
IniBuilds unveils an up-to-date 2025 edition of London Gatwick (EGKK) for MSFS 2024, delivering an expansive 6-square-kilometer layout enhanced with refined ground details, immersive terminal interiors, and performance-optimized LOD transitions. This fresh scenery folds in a custom GSX profile for seamless gate operations and heightened realism.
IniBuilds has introduced a precise recreation of the Spartan 7W Executive for MSFS 2024/2020, capturing its iconic 1930s craftsmanship and blending it with contemporary avionics. Developed alongside actual owner Jim Savage, this release offers multiple cockpit styles, from original gauges to hybrid setups, ensuring a tailored flight experience. Detailed modeling, authentic radial-engine audio, and refined handling dynamics all combine to celebrate the aircraft’s unique heritage and performance capabilities in today’s simulator environment.
iniBuilds has revamped JFK for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, integrating detailed terminal facades, contemporary taxiway alignments, and streamlined models for heightened frame rates. The new scenery further spotlights the TWA Hotel, upgraded jetways, and modernized ground markings, mirroring the airport’s real-world evolution while elevating both visual fidelity and performance.
iniBuilds is developing a high-quality Doha Hamad International Airport (OTHH) add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, featuring carefully rendered terminals, cargo zones, and expansions that mirror the real-world construction progress. This premium scenery promises precise ground polygons, advanced lighting effects, and accurate architectural details that capture the essence of Qatar’s major aviation hub.
Sim Update 2 Beta for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 debuts enhanced optimization, improved reliability metrics, and a reworked meteorological system, ensuring testers experience both smoother performance and sandboxed career modes. This build also introduces a temporary memory logging feature that may slightly affect frame rates.
LatinVFR’s mid-level Airbus A330-300 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 brings refined avionics, autopilot holds, and multiple engine types into one accessible wide-body package. This release, complete with an integrated EFB for SimBrief flight planning and realistic trim tank management, responds to sim pilots who want a balanced blend of realism and user-friendly operation in their virtual airliner lineup.
Discover how MSFS City Update 10: United States I revitalizes iconic skylines in Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, San Francisco, and Honolulu using refined photogrammetry, advanced digital elevation models, and sophisticated TIN techniques. This complimentary update for both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 elevates each city’s architecture, terrain contours, and recognizable landmarks, creating a more lifelike environment that highlights intricate building details, smoother elevation transitions, and a heightened sense of immersion for every flight.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 sets a new benchmark in virtual aviation with sophisticated weather rendering, lifelike plane modeling, and enhanced photogrammetry that call for a well-matched CPU, GPU, and RAM. This balanced setup delivers smooth performance, crisp visuals, and a seamlessly authentic cockpit experience for dedicated flight enthusiasts.
PMDG has rolled out Operations Center 3.0, a container‑driven hub that trims download footprints, delivers incremental patches, and introduces cloud‑based manifest tracking for its MSFS fleet, debuting with the 777F and gearing up for the 777‑300ER. Flight simmers will appreciate faster livery handling, delta‑file hotfixes, and a React‑style interface that future‑proofs updates ahead of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
iniBuilds’ A350 Airliner v1.0.8 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 edges closer to real‑world fidelity, adding unlimited SimBrief‑imported step‑climbs, a rebuilt ELEC/FCTL ECAM with authentic failure cascades, refined EFB tools, and polished textures and sound. An Xbox‑friendly port and planned Ultra‑Long‑Range model underline the developer’s commitment to long‑haul accuracy and performance.
Manchester Airport (EGCC) is receiving a refined makeover in Microsoft Flight Simulator thanks to Aether Simulation, which showcases intricate ground markings, realistic night lighting, and optimized PBR textures. This detailed project aims to replicate the dual-runway layout and adjacent structures with high fidelity, promising a visually immersive yet performance-friendly environment that flight sim enthusiasts can look forward to once pricing and release details emerge.
PMDG’s forthcoming Boeing 777-200ER for Microsoft Flight Simulator leverages advanced flight modeling, multiple engine configurations, expanded EFB functions, and overhauled sound architecture to elevate long-haul realism. This wide-body upgrade also promises free MSFS 2024 entitlements, merging modern simulator capabilities with refined performance data and cockpit immersion tools.
Fenix Simulations has unveiled a far-reaching 2025 roadmap for its Airbus lineup, revealing a standalone A320NEO/A321NEO package for Microsoft Flight Simulator with overhauled systems, modern ECAM enhancements, and engine-specific performance data. The existing CEO family also benefits from refined avionics, a walk-around mode, and MSFS 2024 compatibility, promising more realistic immersion for dedicated pilots.
ChasePlane elevates Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with refined camera controls, adaptable viewpoints, and physics-driven motion, all under one purchase that includes future MSFS 2024 support. Featuring an unlimited array of custom presets, Cinematics Mode for smooth transitions, FlyBy perspectives, and binocular zoom, it broadens visual immersion for novices and veterans alike. Seamless cloud-based backup and preset sharing round out this innovative tool, ensuring virtual pilots can effortlessly craft and preserve their ideal cockpit experience.
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Rumors point to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 venturing beyond its PC and Xbox Series X|S roots, potentially arriving on Switch 2 and PS5. Asobo Studio’s refined rendering pipeline and performance enhancements could translate seamlessly to new hardware, giving sim enthusiasts a richer flight experience with sophisticated aerodynamics, expansive real-world mapping, and enhanced cockpit interactivity on additional next-generation consoles while maintaining sharp visual fidelity.
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Experience a wide assortment of freshly introduced and upgraded aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, where updated aerodynamics and enhanced cockpit instruments elevate immersion. This iteration caters to varying skill levels, blending technical fidelity with approachable gameplay.
GSX Pro’s newest improvements for Microsoft Flight Simulator revolutionize cargo logistics by showcasing conveyor-belt package loading for non-ULD operations, enhancing ground crew visuals, and broadening service options with operators like United Ground Express. These refinements also fine-tune PMDG integration, offering more accurate payload and fuel management while boosting overall immersion for dedicated virtual aviators.
PMDG delivers noteworthy improvements to its Boeing 737 series, polishing the Universal Flight Tablet while offering a captivating early glimpse of the Boeing 777 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, demonstrating an unwavering pursuit of detailed realism and technical accuracy in the flight simulation arena.
The all-new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 represents a substantial leap forward in real-time flight simulation, integrating cutting-edge machine learning, next-level terrain rendering, and cloud-based data for immersive realism. Pilots can anticipate intricate aircraft systems, authentic weather patterns, and a host of engaging missions—from cargo hauls to aerial rescues—all while maintaining compatibility with existing community add-ons.