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, 2025
- Sim Update 4 Beta (1.6.16.0) Release Notes – October 16, 2025
In addition to the SU4 beta, we are also currently running a test for the upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro releases of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Yesterday, we sent a new batch of invite codes to people who had signed up to join the beta. If you registered for the beta but did not receive a code yet, please ensure you’ve checked your spam folder for the email. Sign-ups for the Beta will remain open, but we cannot guarantee those who have signed-up or sign-up moving forward will be invited to participate. We will send out more invites if capacity becomes available, so continue to monitor all our social platforms for PS5 beta news!
We also released a new PS5 test build to beta testers earlier this week. The notes can be found at the link below (note: only those people selected to participate in the PS5 beta will have access to this link):
Finally, we’re thrilled to announce the ongoing Top-Rated Aircraft Sale in the Marketplace! Between now and October 21, simmers can enjoy up to 69% savings on some of the most highly-rated aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 as rated by the player community! The full list of aircraft available at discounted pricing can be found at this link. To access the savings, launch the sim, open the Marketplace, and scroll to the “Top-Rated Aircraft Sale” section.
– MSFS Team