To celebrate the return of gamescom, Microsoft Flight Simulator on Thursday released its first-ever City Update, featuring five new photogrammetry German cities: Hanover, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Bonn and Cologne. The free update can be downloaded now from the in-sim marketplace. The team also revealed details about the upcoming release of its 40th Anniversary Edition. Available for free on Nov. 11 to those who own Microsoft Flight Simulator or Xbox Game Pass members, the edition will feature helicopters and gliders for the first time since 2006. "In addition to the helicopters and gliders, we wi ..read more

Microsoft Flight Simulator, which first launched on PC, gained a new audience of PC gamers with Xbox Game Pass. In July 2021, millions of console players were introduced to the flight simulation experience through the game’s launch on Xbox Series X|S. Now, the Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year (GOTY) Edition arrives Nov. 18. This “Thank You” to fans – new and old – includes new aircraft (such as its first military jet and a legendary short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility plane), new airports, new missions and much more. To celebrate the launch of Windows 11, 11 landmarks acro ..read more

World Update X is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The latest free update enables players to explore the renowned canyons and rugged beauty of the vast Southwest, roam through the storied architecture of America’s great cities and soar among the majestic peaks that tower miles above their surroundings. "The Microsoft Flight Simulator team built World Update X using the latest high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery available," writes Jorg Neumann in a post on Xbox Wire. "The update also features brand new 3D cities including San Diego, CA, Albany, NY, Key Largo, FL, Seattle ..read more

Microsoft Flight Simulator, the longest-running game franchise at Microsoft, announced on Sunday its plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary this November. “With more players than ever enjoying the incredibly detailed aircraft and authentic representation of our planet, Microsoft Flight Simulator forged new territory with versions now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and mobile devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming,” writes Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, on Xbox Wire. “The 40th Anniversary Edition, a completely free offering for those who already own Microsoft Flight Simul ..read more

The long-awaited Microsoft Flight Simulator – Top Gun: Maverick Expansion is now available. “Develop the skills required and navigate the complexities encountered by actual Top Gun pilots in authentic locations including the most challenging landing – on an aircraft carrier,” writes Jorg Neumann, head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, in a post on Xbox Wire. “This offering will push your piloting abilities to the limits — and beyond.” Head over to Xbox Wire to watch the video and see what all is included in the expansion, which is available for PC and Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game ..read more

Italy and Malta come alive with rich detail of the region’s grandeur in the latest free World Update of Microsoft Flight Simulator. "Fly throughout the historic cities of Rome and Venice, soar above Mediterranean coastlines and navigate sheer-faced peaks, all rendered in lifelike realism with World Update IX: Italy & Malta," writes Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, in a post on Xbox Wire. "The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has refined this area with the latest geospatial data available, including digital elevation modeling, aerial and satellite imagery, and triangulated i ..read more

Thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on a wide range of PCs, Xbox One and other supported devices, powered by custom Xbox Series X hardware. “Players can enjoy the same awe-inspiring experience as on Xbox Series X|S,” writes Jorg Neumann, head of Microsoft Flight Simulator, in a post on Xbox Wire. “Microsoft Flight Simulator is available for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows 10/11 and Steam, and also now on Xbox One and supported mobile phones, tablets and lower-spec PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming and a Game Pass Ultimate membershi ..read more

Soar over the renowned Great Barrier Reef, visit the vast regions of Western Australia and marvel at the natural beauty of Mount Wellington. Do it all today with World Update VII, now available for free for all Microsoft Flight Simulator players. Just update your simulator, download the update and then enjoy the experience of flight throughout Australian skies. Orbx Simulation Systems, based in Melbourne, Australia, has handcrafted four airports and added high-resolution detail to over 100 others. And there are 16 new activities, including five bush trips, six discovery flights and five landin ..read more

Available starting Thursday, the Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition is a free update for existing players on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The update includes five new handcrafted aircraft, eight new airports, six new Discovery Flights and updated weather systems. It incorporates all six World Updates. Head over to Xbox Wire to dive deeper into what you can expect when you update the simulator. If you don’t yet have the game, you can buy the Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition, a great entry point to flight simming ..read more

Flying commuter aircraft is an intensive endeavor in both the real and virtual worlds. One famous example is the Bombardier (nowadays Mitsubishi) CRJ line that carries 50 to 100 passengers. Now available to Microsoft Flight Simulator players on PC, Xbox and with Xbox Game Pass, the new CRJ can be found in the simulator marketplace. Head over to Xbox Wire to watch the video and find details about the aircraft and flying experience ..read more