Learn more about the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator news here with up-to-date information on the platforms, the new and upgraded aircraft types, more detailed flight decks, airports, landscapes and other game functionality.
FSDG - Hurghada for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now
Hurghada International Airport in Egypt is one of the top scuba diving locations in Africa. Several hotels and resorts along the approach path provide scenic views when landing on one of the two runways.
Williams H.A Clark Memorial Field for MSFS
Burning Blue Design has announced KCMR Williams H.A Clark Memorial Field for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
F28 Professional upgraded
Just Flight has released a major update for the F28 Professional for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Tenerife North for MSFS out now
Just Flight has announced Tenerife North Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Black Square TBM 850 on final
Black Square Simulations has revealed it is working on a TBM 850 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Paine Field for MSFS released
Drzewiecki Design has released KPAE Paine Field for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Orbx releases Idaho's Deadly 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Milo Taylor, Idaho's Deadly 3 consists of three challenging airstrips: Dewey Moore, Simonds and Vines, set in the Idaho backcountry.
Microsoft Flight Simulator lands in Hawaii
iniBuilds has announced Honolulu International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Local Legends 12: The Dornier Do X Flying Boat out now
The latest aircraft in the Local Legends series for Microsoft Flight Simulator is the Dornier Do X Flying Boat.
City Update IV: Western Europe released
City Update IV for Microsoft Flight Simulator features five cities in Western Europe, all recreated using high-resolution geographic data. The update also includes Cologne Bonn Airport in Germany.
Everything you need to know about Microsoft Flight Simulator
The much-anticipated 2020 return of Microsoft’s flight simulator brings a wide range of aircraft from light planes to wide-body airliners.
The most famous flight simulator in the world, Microsoft Flight Simulator’s origins go back to the beginnings of home computing. During the decades that have seen numerous versions of the game, with the eleventh version released in 2020, it has always been at the forefront of computer graphics. The cutting-edge graphics combined with the attention to detail for the controls of its many aircraft makes it one of the most realistic simulators on the market.
Microsoft had a break away from flight simulation between 2012 and 2020. In 2012 Microsoft Flight, a simplified version of Microsoft Flight Simulator was cancelled five months after its launch. This version came six years after the successful 2006 Microsoft Flight Simulator X; the last new full version of the title. While Microsoft Flight Simulator X was repackaged with expansion packs in 2014 for Valve’s Steam digital distribution service, it was in 2019, at the E3 show in Los Angeles, that Microsoft unveiled its plans for the 2020 version.
The 2020 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator introduces ultra-high-definition 4K graphics and as a result, it features highly detailed and stunning aircraft in a realistic world, where players can fly in challenging weather conditions anywhere on the planet; a virtual environment based on actual aerial imagery of Earth and data from satellites. This impressive attention to detail recreates the real-world in stunning detail making the virtual environment more enjoyable for its users.
If you’re looking for updates on other flight simulator platforms, why not take a look at our dedicated page for X-Plane, where you’ll find the latest updates, news and reviews from great flight sims.
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