Microsoft Flight Simulator

A new pre-release test build (1.6.13.0) is now available to those players enrolled in the Sim Update 4 public beta. You can read the release notes for this build on our forums here:

🔗 flightsimulator.com/t/sim-update-4-beta-1-6-13-0-release-notes-october-7th-2025/740633

We are live now for our Community Fly-In Friday group flight. Everyone is welcome to come fly with us!

🔴 https://twitch.tv/msfsofficial

This week's Development Update blog is live! ✈️

🔗 flightsimulator.com/october-2nd-2025-development-update/

The latest navigation data with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle 2510 is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, and will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.

To celebrate German Unity Day on October 3, our Community Fly-In Friday group flight this week will see us visit Bonn, Bielefeld (if it really exists), Hanover, and Berlin! All are welcome to join!

Full details:
🔗 forums.flightsimulator.com/t/official-german-unity-day/740578

Registration for the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PlayStation 5 pre-release Beta is still open. Don't miss this chance to help provide feedback before launch on December 8th as spots are limited!

🔗 flightsimulator.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-soars-onto-playstation-5/

A new pre-release test build (1.6.11.0) is now available for players enrolled in the Sim Update 4 public beta. You can read the release notes here:

🔗 forums.flightsimulator.com/t/sim-update-4-beta-1-6-11-0-release-notes-september-30-2025/739896

Following on from last week's release of World Update 20: Japan, we're focusing on a dedicated group of screenshot creators who all hail from Japan for our next Creator Highlight!

You can learn more via our recent interview:

🔗 flightsimulator.com/creator-highlight-japanese-screenshot-community/

This week's Development Update blog is live! ✈️

🔗 flightsimulator.com/september-25th-2025-development-update/

For our Community Fly-In this week, we're celebrating the release of World Update 20: Japan with a tour of some of that country's most popular destinations! All are welcome to attend!

Event details:
🔗 forums.flightsimulator.com/t/official-community-fly-in-friday-world-update-20-japan/739785

Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Local Legend 22: The NAMC YS-11 - Microsoft Flight Simulator Fly the only post-World War II commercial airliner designed and manufactured entirely within Japan! The YS-11 is a twin-turboprop regional airliner that was developed and produced by Japanese aviation...

Releasing alongside World Update 20: Japan, simmers can fly Local Legend 22: NAMC YS-11, the only post-war airliner to be wholly created in Japan! Get it now from the in-sim Marketplace for USD $19.99!

🔗 https://www.flightsimulator.com/local-legend-22/

Just announced at Tokyo Game Show and available NOW as a free download from the in-sim Marketplace, explore the Land of the Rising Sun in World Update 20 for #MicrosoftFlightSimulator!

🔗 flightsimulator.com/world-update-20/

Promotional image for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 featuring a variety of aircraft including a blimp, a small plane, and a helicopter flying over diverse landscapes with wildlife, mountains, and bodies of water.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro on December 8th!

To learn more about pre-ordering, joining the beta, and unique PS5 features 👉 flightsimulator.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-soars-onto-playstation-5/

The answer is KATL! Congratulations to everyone who knew this one. We'll see you again next week for more #MSFSTriviaTuesday!

It's #MSFSTriviaTuesday! Think you know the answer to this aviation question? Comment below!

We are live now for our weekly Community Fly-In Friday! Everyone is welcome to come fly with us!

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This week's Development Update blog is live! ✈️

🔗 flightsimulator.com/september-18th-2025-development-update/

A new pre-release test build (1.6.7.0) is now available for those players enrolled in the Sim Update 4 beta.

Release notes:
🔗 forums.flightsimulator.com/t/sim-update-4-beta-1-6-7-0-release-notes-september-18-2025/738692

In recognition of the annual Fiestas Patrias holiday, this week our Community Fly-In group flight will see us visit the South American nation of Chile! All are welcome to attend!

Event details:
🔗 forums.flightsimulator.com/t/official-community-fly-in-friday-chile-fiestas-patrias/738729

Here's the answer to #MSFSTriviaTuesday. Congratulations to everyone who knew this one! Check back next Tuesday for another aviation question!

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Promotional image for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Limited Collector's Edition, featuring an aviator-themed duffel bag adorned with patches, a model airplane, and the game's packaging. Text announces a 15% discount with free shipping until September 23. A button invites viewers to order now.

✈️ Aerosoft SALE Alert: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – Limited Collector’s Edition is on sale now through Sept 23!

Includes Aviator Edition, an Antonov An-225 scale model, flight bag, patches, lithograph & more. Only 5,000 worldwide. 🌏

Grab yours: https://bit.ly/46pH5G7

We are live now for our weekly Community Fly-In Friday! Everyone is welcome to come fly with us!

🔴 twitch.tv/msfsofficial

This week's Development Update blog is live! ✈️

🔗 flightsimulator.com/september-11th-2025-development-update/

In recognition of the Sep. 15, 1821 Act of Independence of Central America, this week our Community Fly-In will see us visit four countries in the region, including a touch & go landing at Toncontín (MHTG), one of the most extreme airports in the world!

Details:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3VboZm4

A new pre-release test build (1.6.5.0) is now available for those players enrolled in the Sim Update 4 beta.

Release notes:
🔗 forums.flightsimulator.com/t/sim-update-4-beta-1-6-5-0-release-notes-september-10th-2025/737557

Here's the answer for #MSFSTriviaTuesday. Congratulations to everyone who responded correctly! We'll see you again for another question next week!

It's Aviation #TriviaTuesday! Think you know the answer to this one? Leave your response in the comments!

Enjoy discounted Marketplace pricing during our Top-Rated Scenery & Landmark Sale! For 7 Days starting on September 9th, save up to 60% on some of the community's most highly-rated scenery and landmarks!

Details:
🔗 flightsimulator.com/top-rated-scenery-landmark-sale/

The #MicrosoftFlightSimulator2024 Sim Update 4 public beta test is now available on all platforms. You can find instructions on how to join and a link to the release notes here:

🔗 flightsimulator.com/sim-update-4-beta-now-available-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024