Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Developer: Asobo Studio
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Released: Aug 25, 2026
Steam reviews: 79% of players recommend it, from 73,231 reviews — Steam calls that “Mostly Positive”
Tags: Simulation

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldDeck PlayableSteam Machine: PlayableSteamOS Compatible

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (300 reports). Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Multi-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
VR Supported
In-App Purchases
HDR available
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French · full audio
Italian
German · full audio
Spanish - Spain
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil · full audio
Russian
Dutch
Finnish
Japanese
Norwegian
Swedish

Steam lists 13 languages, 4 with full audio.

Age rating & content

ESRB EThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 3The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 0The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC GThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
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AGCOM 3The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

From light planes to wide body jets to gliders and helicopters, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition features 37 airplanes, gliders, and helicopters with unique flight models, 25 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 14 heliports and 15 glider airports.

Explore Your World • 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. • 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.

Earn Your Wings • 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 checklist.

Test Your Skill • 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, navigation. • Aerodynamic Modeling - A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.

Microsoft Flight Simulator has fulfilled the aspirations of aviators worldwide for 40 years. Celebrate the award-winning franchise with the 40th Anniversary Edition, loaded with all-new features, aircraft and content that span the history of aviation.

The 40th Anniversary Edition update introduces: • 1 true-to-life Airbus A310 Airliner • 2 helicopters and 14 heliports • 2 gliders and 15 glider airports • 7 famous historical aircraft including the Hughes H-4 Hercules (aka the Spruce Goose) • 4 classic commercial airports • 24 classic missions from the franchise’s past

The Deluxe Edition includes everything from the Standard Edition plus 5 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports.

Deluxe Additional Aircraft • Diamond Aircraft DA40-TDI • Diamond Aircraft DV20 • Textron Aviation Beechcraft Baron G58 • Textron Aviation Cessna 152 Aerobat • Textron Aviation Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Deluxe Additional Handcrafted Airports • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Netherlands) • Cairo International Airport (Egypt) • Cape Town International Airport (South Africa) • O’Hare International Airport (USA) • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Spain)

The Premium Deluxe Edition includes everything from the Deluxe Edition plus 5 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports.

Premium Deluxe Additional Aircraft • Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner • Cirrus Aircraft SR22 • Pipistrel Virus SW 121 • Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude • Zlin Aviation Shock Ultra

Premium Deluxe Additional Airports • Denver International Airport (USA) • Dubai International Airport (United Arab Emirates) • Frankfurt Airport (Germany) • Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) • San Francisco International Airport (USA)