Microsoft Flight Simulator
— EUROGAMER
10/10
“the most incredible experience I’ve ever had on a computer”
— IGN
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What’s new with Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator Top Gun: Maverick Experience**
See the movie and get the free expansion, coming May 27, 2022
Game features
Explore the World
Travel the world in amazing detail with over 37 thousand airports, 2 million cities, 1.5 billion buildings, real mountains, roads, trees, rivers, animals, traffic, and more.
Earn Your Wings
Hone your pilot skills in a variety of aircraft from light planes to commercial jets with an experience that scales to your level with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklists.
Test Your Skill
Fly day or night with live real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain, and lighting.
Why I Fly
Emilie
When she’s not flying for real, pilot and creator Emilie is streaming Microsoft Flight Simulator and looking to inspire the next generation of future female pilots.
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Acepilot2k7
With Microsoft Flight Simulator’s real time weather capability, if it’s happening in the real world, it’s happening in the game. We follow Acepilot2k7 as he hunts Hurricane Laura down, and flies head in.
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Shinji
Nothing could stop Shinji Maeda from following his dream to fly. Discover the true story of how Japan’s first one-eyed pilot took flight and how he’s helping the next generation of pilots answer their calling in the skies.
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DEEKAY
In Microsoft Flight Simulator, you can explore the world with an immense community of fellow pilots of all skill levels and nationalities. Creator DEEKAY shares his passion for flying and bringing the community together.
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Jose and João Antunes
When travel was impossible this past year, Jose and João, a father and son from Portugal, found a way to see the world and bond through Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Squirrel
How does a flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator stack up against the real thing? Creator and private pilot “Squirrel” put the unparalleled realism of Microsoft Flight Simulator to the test.
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Game details
From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Test your piloting skills against the challenges of night flying, real-time atmospheric simulation and live weather in a dynamic and living world. Create your flight plan to anywhere on the planet. The world is at your fingertips.
HDR: HDR functionality available with supported games and TVs.
Additional information
Minimum requirements
| OS | Windows 10 (v. 1909) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5-4460, Ryzen 3 1200 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 770, Radeon RX 570 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM, 2 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 150 GB |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 |
Standard Edition
Included with Xbox Game Pass
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Buy download
From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. The world is at your fingertips.
Microsoft Flight Simulator includes 20 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 30 hand-crafted airports.
Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition includes everything from Microsoft Flight Simulator plus 5 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports.
Premium Deluxe Edition
The Premium Deluxe Edition includes everything from Microsoft Flight Simulator plus 10 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 10 additional handcrafted international airports.
Xbox Design Lab
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Xbox One Play & Charge Kit
You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). Requires download(s) (significant storage, broadband internet connection and ISP fees apply). Requires download(s) (significant storage, broadband internet connection and ISP fees apply). May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Xbox services and support not available in all regions (xbox.com/regions). Features and online services may vary by region and change or be retired over time. May contain in-game purchases. Requires a Microsoft Account. Except as required by law, codes are non-refundable.
Xbox: Online console multiplayer/co-op requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold (memberships sold separately). Cross-Generation gameplay may be limited to certain modes and features.
Windows 10 PC: Performance scales with higher-end systems. WARNING: Some people may experience a seizure when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games (xbox.com/xboxone/healthandsafety).
AIRBUS and other Airbus product and service marks are protected trademarks of Airbus. All rights reserved. Officially licensed by Airbus.
Cessna names, emblems, body designs, and logos are trademarks and intellectual property of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.
The Cub Crafters names, emblems, body designs and logos are trademarks and intellectual property of Cub Crafters and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.
*Source Metacritic.com August 24, 2020.
**© 2021 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
