Features
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, including a sophisticated and true-to-life Airbus A-310 airliner, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard 40th Anniversary Edition includes 37 highly detailed aircraft with unique flight models and 30 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 15 glider airports, and 14 heliports. Celebrate the history of aviation and our franchise with many new features and enhancements. 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 40th Anniversary update introduces famous historical aircraft, classic airports and missions, helicopters, gliders, and more! There’s never been a more exciting time to experience the joy of flight. The sky is calling!
The sky is calling
Take to the skies and experience the joy of flight in the Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard 40th Anniversary Edition.
The Standard Edition includes new features and enhancements, 37 highly detailed aircraft with unique flight models and 30 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 15 glider airports, and 14 heliports.
Vivid and detailed landscapes
Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world that is our planet with over 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers, and more.
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
This version of Microsoft Flight Simulator plays on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PCs and is optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Games optimized for Xbox Series X|S will showcase unparalleled load times, heightened visuals, and steadier frame rates.
Living world
The earth is vibrant and ever-changing and so is the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator, which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.
Aircraft
Hone your pilot skills in a variety of aircraft, from light planes to commercial jets, with comprehensive flight models. Every aircraft includes highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation.
Checklist system
From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklists.
Live weather
The weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain, and more.
Day and night engine
Experience flight at any time of day or year allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, and navigation.
Aerodynamic modeling
A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.
*Important Information:
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Features, services, and support not available in all regions (xbox.com/regions), and may vary, change or be retired over time. May contain in-game purchases. Requires a Microsoft account. Except as required by law, codes are nonrefundable.
Windows PC: OS: Windows 10/11 with updates; Processor: Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel i5-4460; Graphics: Radeon RX 570 / NVIDIA GTX 770, 2GB VRAM; Memory: 8GB RAM; Storage: 150GB; DirectX: DirectX 11. Performance scales with higher-end systems.
Xbox: Online console multiplayer/co-op requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold (subscriptions sold separately). Cross-Generation gameplay may be limited to certain modes and features.
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Produced under license from Boeing. Boeing, 747, 787 Dreamliner, Dreamliner with crescent moon, Douglas, DC-3 and the associated distinctive logos, product marking and trade dress are trademarks of The Boeing Company.
The Viking Air Limited names, emblems, body designs, logos and trademarks are the intellectual property of Viking Air Limited and are used under license to Microsoft Corporation.
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What's Included
Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Standard Edition
Specifications
Key Specs
EditionStandard EditionESRB RatingE (Everyone)ESRB DescriptorsNo descriptorsESRB Interactive ElementsUsers Interact, In-Game PurchasesCompatible Platform(s)Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, WindowsSoftware FormatDigital
General
Product NameFlight Simulator: 40th AnniversaryBrandMicrosoftPublisherXbox Game StudiosDeveloperAsobo StudioModel NumberG7Q-00133
Game Details
EditionStandard EditionGenreSimulationMultiplayertrue
Certifications Listings & Approvals
ESRB RatingE (Everyone)ESRB DescriptorsNo descriptorsESRB Interactive ElementsUsers Interact, In-Game Purchases
Compatibility
Compatible Platform(s)Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, WindowsSoftware FormatDigital
Requirements
Video Game Content IncludedFull gameApproximate Game File Size150 gigabytes
Other
UPC889842453171
Questions & Answers (17)
Q: How realistic is the aerodynamic modeling in the game? (1 answers)
A: The game uses a state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane for a realistic experience.Q: Can I play this game on Xbox Series X? (1 answers)
A: Yes, this version of Microsoft Flight Simulator is optimized for Xbox Series X|S.Q: Does the game include a checklist system for beginners? (1 answers)
A: Yes, the game includes a checklist system that can be scaled from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance.Q: Does the game have realistic weather conditions? (1 answers)
A: Yes, the game has a live weather engine that simulates real-time weather conditions, including wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, and rain.Q: What kind of aircraft are included in the Microsoft Flight Simulator? (1 answers)
A: The game includes a variety of aircraft, from light planes to commercial jets, with comprehensive flight models.Q: How does the game simulate a living world? (1 answers)
A: The game simulates a living world with features like live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.Q: What hardware is needed to play this game besides the PC? Thank you (2 answers)
A: MSFS can be played with just a mouse and keyboard, but to get the full experience, many will purchase a joystick with rudder control (twist) and throttle (e.g. Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Flight Stick) or an actual flight yoke system such as the Turtle Beach VelocityOne).
Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows [Digital]
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