Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
A technical marvel, as well as an education and exploration of the joys of flight.
Key events
2nd October 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator opens sign-ups for VR closed beta
24th September 2020
Flight Simulator's first World Update out next week, gives Japan a gorgeous overhaul
17th August 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator review - a sim for everyone, and one of the best sims yet
14th August 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator's new trailer is a fun reminder just how far games have come
17th August 2020
Flight Simulator Xbox version details: Everything we know so far about the console release
13th July 2020
10th February 2020
Someone's leaked Microsoft Flight Simulator gameplay and it looks incredible
15th November 2019
Microsoft Flight Simulator opens sign-ups for VR closed beta
And its next World Update will spruce up the US.
Flight Simulator's first World Update out next week, gives Japan a gorgeous overhaul
Improved terrain, photogrammetry cities, more.
Hogwarts and Godzilla are now in Flight Sim, thanks to the power of mods
Wingardium Lufthansa.
Digital FoundryFlight Simulator 2020 best settings: how to balance performance without losing the next-gen experience
Up to 70 per cent improvement to frame-rate - and it still looks amazing.
What's the best controller for Flight Simulator?
From budget to high-end recommendations.
Flight Simulator liveries: How to change and download new liveries explained
How to give your plane a new lick of paint.
VideoWe recreated 10 famous film flights in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Crash! Bang! Wallop! What a Video!
Flight Simulator speeding up time explained: How to increase the sim rate and 'fast travel'
How to progress through your flight faster.
Flight Simulator autopilot explained: How to activate AI Control and autopilot controls explained
How to hand over your flight if you need a breather.
Steam users want Microsoft Flight Simulator refund time extended
UPDATE: Valve says post-install download time won't impact refunds.
Flight Simulator multiplayer: How to play online, invite friends, and other multiplayer modes explained
How to fly alongside other players - and explore the world with your friends.
Flight Simulator weather explained: How to change weather, time of day, and enable live weather conditions
How to change weather on the fly, as you fly.
Flight Simulator Achievements list
A list of all the Achievements available in the 2020 edition of Flight Simulator.
Flight Simulator camera views and 'photo mode' explained: How to go to third-person and use Active Pause
How to look outside of the cockpit - and use the game's version of a 'photo mode'.
Flight Simulator airport list: every Standard, Deluxe and Premium hand-crafted airport in Flight Simulator listed
From Heathrow to Sydney airport.
Flight Simulator release time in BST, CEST, EDT and PDT explained
When you can soar into the skies on Steam and the Microsoft Store.
Flight Simulator planes list: Aircraft manufacturers and every Standard, Deluxe and Premium aircraft in Flight Simulator listed
Which plane will you fly around the world?
Flight Simulator Xbox version details: Everything we know so far about the console release
What to expect from the upcoming Xbox version of Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Flight Simulator specs, download size: Minimum, Recommended and Ideal requirements explained
Everything you need to know about getting ready to play Flight Simulator.
FeatureChasing Storm Isaias in Microsoft Flight Simulator
How accurate exactly is the weather in the forthcoming sim?
Microsoft is having a good time on Steam right now
Grounded! Microsoft Flight Simulator! Sea of Thieves! More!
Digital FoundryHow Flight Simulator delivers maximum fidelity visuals
The power of the clouds.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming to Steam
Day and date release in August.
What's the deal with Microsoft Flight Simulator's premium airports?
Pricing and business model explained.
VR is coming to MS Flight Sim later this year
Launching alongside HP's G2 Reverb, further support coming after.
FeatureMicrosoft Flight Simulator is a once-in-a-generation wow moment
Taking to the skies with the most striking looking game of the year.
Microsoft Flight Simulator launches August 2020 on PC
UPDATE: Premium edition Heathrow better than standard Heathrow, MS clarifies.
Microsoft Flight Simulator has all the airports on earth
Sky's the limit.
Someone's leaked Microsoft Flight Simulator gameplay and it looks incredible
UPDATE: And the videos are now gone.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is back, and it's coming to Xbox and PC
Come fly with me.