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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

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

79%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperAsobo Studio
PublisherXbox Game Studios
Release DateAug 25, 2026
-65%
$59.99$20.99
Peak Players61.8K
Metacritic91
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Microsoft Flight Simulator offers a visually stunning and deeply immersive aviation experience that is highly praised by flight enthusiasts for its realism and modding potential. However, the game is currently plagued by a broken launcher and mandatory Microsoft account login process that frequently leads to crashes and installation failures. Many users report that the lengthy in-game download process effectively bypasses the Steam refund window before they can even play.

Pros

  • Stunning, photorealistic graphics and world-building that set a high bar for realism.95%
  • Deeply immersive flight mechanics that provide a genuine sense of flying for aviation enthusiasts.90%
  • Strong support for third-party addons and an active community modding scene.80%
  • Scalable graphics settings that allow the game to remain playable even on lower-end hardware.70%

Cons

  • The mandatory in-game launcher and 110GB+ download are prone to crashing and technical failure.98%
  • Lengthy installation times often exceed the two-hour Steam refund window, preventing returns.95%
  • Mandatory Microsoft account login is frequently broken, preventing access to the game.90%
  • Persistent stability issues and frequent crashes occur even after a successful installation.85%
  • High hardware requirements and performance optimization issues can hinder the experience on some systems.75%

Notable Mentions

  • Installation often requires specific Windows language pack configurations to function properly.
  • Reviewers are already comparing the current state of the game to the upcoming 2024 version.
Confidence: 86%
Based on the 152 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 30, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
4.1K
Peak · last 90 days
4.6K
All-time peak
61.8K

Price

Current price
$59.99$20.99-65%
Lowest tracked
$20.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
82%
All-time positive
79%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews72.8K
Positive: 57.2K (79%)Negative: 15.5K (21%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

151h

Avg Playtime at Review

70%

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