Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition: reviews, hot takes and discussion
Release date: Aug 25, 2026
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.
- Price: $59.99
- Metacritic score: 91
- 70,310 Steam reviews
- Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Developer: Asobo Studio
Features: Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, VR Supported, In-App Purchases, HDR available, Family Sharing
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition worth it?
Critics give it 91 on Metacritic, it has 70,310 Steam reviews. It costs $59.99 on Steam. Read what players say below, then add your own verdict.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition system requirements (PC)
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
- 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