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Pilot aircraft from gliders to airliners across a recreated Earth, managing flight controls, routes, weather, and landings.
Released 25 Aug 2026
Fly Anywhere on Earth
Pilot Gliders and Helicopters
Navigate Live Weather
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
Developed by Asobo Studio · Published by Xbox Game Studios
Take the role of a pilot in a flight simulation spanning light aircraft, commercial jets, gliders, and helicopters. Fly across a broad recreation of Earth, choosing destinations from its landscapes and airports.
Plan and carry out flights while handling aircraft with distinct flight models and detailed cockpits. Live weather, traffic, and changing day and night conditions shape the environment as you fly.
Adjust assistance from full manual controls to guided instrument help, and use interactive checklists to support flight procedures. The edition also includes handcrafted airports and classic missions from the series.
Players who praise the game often enjoy exploring real-world locations from the air, the range of aircraft, and the sense of realism in flight. Some describe it as a relaxing way to sightsee, while others value the opportunity to learn about aviation and practice flying. Reviews also frequently report frustration with the large in-game download and problems signing in or launching.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 43 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | The provided information indicates that Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) supports online multiplayer. Players can fly together in separate aircraft, see other online players in the world, and combine online play with live traffic, real-time weather, and real-world time. The store text also lists single-player, but it does not state player-count limits or local multiplayer support. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Reviews state that freeware and payware aircraft and airports are common. One review says aircraft not owned by another player may appear as substitute models in multiplayer. No official mod multiplayer rules are stated in the provided text. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 91/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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