Microsoft Flight Simulator | Xbox

Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary logo, planes and scenes from different parts of the world

Ways to play

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.

Why I Fly

Zara

Seeing the world is what called Zara Rutherford to fly solo around the globe, shattering world records as the youngest woman ever to do it wasn't part of the plan.

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Courtland

Inspired by hope, Courtland Savage became a pilot to change the faces in aviation, proving to young dreamers everywhere anything is possible.

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Carl and Tiffany

When Carl and Tiffany Hancock take to the skies it’s a family affair. Follow this family of four into the air as they share the cockpit and a passion for new destinations.

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Afton

When flight schools told Afton Kindade she was too young to fly she kept her dream alive. At 8 years old her dream came true when she began her aviation journey with an open-minded instructor. Find out what it means to fly like a girl and follow your calling.

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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.

Minimum requirements

You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). 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 requires an Xbox Game Pass subscription (subscriptions sold separately). Cross-Generation gameplay may be limited to certain modes and features. Windows 10/11 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.

Produced under license from Boeing. Boeing, 747, 787 Dreamliner, Dreamliner with crescent moon, Douglas, DC-3, F/A-18 Super Hornet 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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*Source Metacritic.com August 24, 2020.