Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 latest updates, patch notes, changelogs and announcements
October 30th, 2025 Development Update NEW
Date: 2025-10-31 00:19:33
New beta builds for both Sim Update 4 and the PlayStation 5 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 were released to community testers last Friday. You can read the release notes at the links below:Sim Update 4 Beta (1.6.19.0) Release Notes – Octo...
October 23rd, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-10-24 00:57:56
Public testing for both the ongoing Sim Update 4 and PlayStation 5 betas remains in progress! This week, the team released a new test build for both betas. In case you missed it, you can read the release notes for these test builds at the links below...
October 16th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-10-17 01:12:15
This week saw the release of two new beta test builds for Sim Update 4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. You can read the changelog for these two test builds at the links below:Sim Update 4 Beta (1.6.15.0) Release Notes – October 13, 2025Sim Updat...
Top-Rated Aircraft Sale
Date: 2025-10-14 22:30:11
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October 9th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-10-10 01:10:32
Yesterday, we hosted our October Developer Livestream. The panel of Jorg, Seb, Martial (plus a few special guests) answered many questions from the community while also discussing future updates coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microso...
October 2nd, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-10-03 01:14:13
Following last week's announcement that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to Sony PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles this December, applications to join the upcoming public beta test for the PlayStation build remain open! If you're ...
September 25th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-09-26 01:15:09
The annual Tokyo Game Show is currently in full swing, and Microsoft Flight Simulator is there with several announcements!First, we revealed that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be coming to Sony PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles this...
Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases World Update 20: Japan
Date: 2025-09-25 12:30:30
Japan is a nation of beauty and intrigue, filled with breathtaking vistas of towering mountains, iconic architecture, and renowned cities. The country beholds some of the world’s most alluring and famous sights, including Mount Fuji, Japan’s highe...
September 18th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-09-19 01:05:16
Development of Sim Update 4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 continues. Earlier today, we released a new pre-release build (1.6.7.0) to those players participating in the ongoing public beta test. You can read the release notes at the link below. ...
September 11th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-09-12 01:01:42
The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 4 pre-release public beta test began earlier this week! So far, two test builds have been released to volunteer testers from the community. You can read the release notes for each of these builds on our ...
Top-Rated Scenery & Landmark Sale
Date: 2025-09-09 19:53:23
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Sim Update 4 Beta Now Available to Join
Date: 2025-09-09 00:53:21
Welcome to the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 4 public beta test!The Sim Update 04 Beta is now available on Steam, Windows PC, and Xbox.The release notes for the first SU4 test build (1.6.3.0) can be found on our forums here.Changes to C...
September 4th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-09-05 00:36:18
The dev team is heads down this week putting the final touches on the first pre-release test build for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 4, and the public beta test for SU4 will begin very soon! As always, please monitor our official forums ...
August 28th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-08-29 01:37:01
Last week we released Sim Update 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. In case you missed it, the full release notes for SU3 are available at this link. Also, if you have not yet done so, please be sure to vote in our SU3 surveys on our forums here....
August 21st, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-08-22 00:40:21
This was a big week for new releases for MSFS fans!First, we released Sim Update 3 (version 1.5.27.0) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This update contains thousands of bug fixes and other improvements, as well as the ability to download more con...
Sim Update 3 Release Notes [1.5.27.0] - Available Now
Date: 2025-08-20 17:28:39
RELEASE NOTES Sim Update 3 - Release - 1.5.27.0If you are playing on PC, outdated packages in your community folder may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior.
If you suffer from stability issues or long loading times, mov...
August 14th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-08-15 00:52:03
The ongoing beta test for MSFS 2024 Sim Update 3 continues with two new pre-release builds this week. In case you missed it, you can see the release notes for each of these test builds here:Sim Update 3 Beta (1.5.24.0) Release Notes – August 11th, 20...
August 7th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-08-08 00:42:04
On Tuesday, Sim Update 16 for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) saw its full release. This update includes improvements to stability and performance to aircraft, avionics, and more! Click here to read the full release notes. We are also carefully mo...
Top-Rated Airport Sale
Date: 2025-08-05 20:52:49
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July 31st, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-08-01 18:45:45
Public beta testing for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 3 and Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Sim Update 16 continues. Earlier this week, we submitted a new pre-release build for SU3 to volunteer community testers. You can read the rele...
July 24th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-07-25 02:08:55
Yesterday, we hosted our latest Developer Livestream on our official Twitch channel. Our usual panel of Jorg, Seb, and Martial answered many questions from the community about both Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024...
July 17th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-07-17 23:56:57
Since our last update, the public betas for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 3 and Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Sim Update 16 have both received new pre-release test builds. Each of these builds was relatively small and contained ...
July 10th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-07-11 01:51:07
Public pre-release testing of both Sim Update 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Sim Update 16 for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) continues, with both sims receiving a new beta build this week. In case you missed it, you can read the releas...
July 3rd, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-07-04 00:45:44
Last Friday, we released City Update 11: Northeastern United States 2 and Famous Flyer 12: Piper PA-28-236 Dakota. The City Update may be claimed for FREE from the in-sim Marketplace for both MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024 users. The Dakota is available F...
Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Famous Flyer 12: The Piper PA-28-236 Dakota
Date: 2025-06-27 15:42:43
The PA-28-236 Dakota: Refined and ResilientWhen first delivered in 1979, the Piper PA-28-236 Dakota represented a refined evolution of a Piper aircraft family that dated back nearly two decades. A member of the venerable PA-28 Cherokee lineage, the p...
Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases City Update 11: Northeastern United States 2
Date: 2025-06-27 15:08:52
Launched in celebration of FlightSimExpo 2025, held in Providence, Rhode Island in late June, City Update 11: Northeastern United States highlights several areas of interest (AOIs) across four northeastern U.S. states: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New ...
June 26th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-06-27 02:50:08
Over the past week, we released three new pre-release test builds, two for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 3 and one for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Sim Update 16. You can read the release notes for these builds linked below:MSFS 202...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Summer Sale
Date: 2025-06-26 20:40:59
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June 19th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-06-20 02:32:29
Over the past week, we released four new pre-release test builds, two each for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 3 and Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Sim Update 16. You can read the release notes for these builds linked below:MSFS 2024 SU...
June 12th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-06-13 00:45:47
Today we’re pleased to premiere the latest entry in our Partnership Series of videos! This time, we’re thrilled to highlight Heart Aerospace and their hybrid-electric ES-30 airplane. Capable of flying with zero CO2 emissions on routes up to 200 km an...
June 5th, 2025 Development Update
Date: 2025-06-06 01:59:43
As announced in last week’s Development Update blog, work on Sim Update 16 for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) continues. On Tuesday, we released a new pre-release test build (1.39.2.0) to those enrolled in the public beta. If you missed it earlier...
