Microsoft Flight Simulator Cleared for PC Takeoff on August 18
Microsoft and Asobo Studio officially set an August 18 launch date for the highly anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC. The game features incredibly realistic landscapes and is available to pre-install now through Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Microsoft and Asobo Studio officially set an August 18 launch date for the next-generation Microsoft Flight Simulator on Windows 10. Players can pre-order the Standard Edition for $59.99 USD or pre-install the game immediately through Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). This release marks a massive leap forward for the beloved franchise after 38 years of continuous community support.
The new simulator boasts unprecedented levels of realism by rendering a vividly detailed planet that includes over 37,000 airports, 1.5 billion buildings, and 2 trillion trees. A living world engine provides real-time weather, live traffic, and animal activity, while state-of-the-art aerodynamic modeling utilizes over 1,000 control surfaces per aircraft to deliver authentic flight physics.
Players of all skill levels can easily tailor their experience thanks to a new checklist system that scales from full manual controls to complete assist mode. The Standard Edition includes 20 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 30 hand-crafted airports, giving virtual pilots plenty of content to explore on launch day.