- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Simulation
- RELEASED
- 2020
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Asobo Studio
Buy Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition Steam key
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.
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About Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition was developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. The release date was August 16, 2020. The genre is characterised as Simulation.
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)
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Not supported
- macOS
- No native build
PC requirements are publisher-provided through Steam. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
Minimum: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows 10 • Processor: Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 150 GB available space • VR Support: SteamVR, Oculus PC, or OpenXR. Keyboard and mouse required
RECOMMENDED
Recommended: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows 10 • Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X • Memory: 16 GB RAM • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 150 GB available space
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Compare Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition editions
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Standard Edition | $20.99 |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition | $31.49 |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Premium Deluxe Edition | $41.99 |
Where to buy Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition cheap
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition launched at $59.99 in 2020. The cheapest currently listed total is $20.99 at Steam, which is -65% off the recommended price.
Official stores currently match every keyshop listing on this title, which happens more often than people expect on lower-priced games, where a marketplace has very little margin left to give away.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
- $20.99 at Steam — -65% off the $59.99 RRP.
- Where can I download Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition after the purchase?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition from a keyshop or an official store?
- The official stores currently match or beat every keyshop listing, so there is no reason to take on resale risk for this title.
- Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition yet.
- Can I play Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition on Mac?
- No. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition has no native macOS build.
- Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition Linux compatible?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.
