Microsoft Flight Simulator
86PurrfectSadkitty Score
85KitSuperintelligent review
85Critics9 critic reviews
89Players115 ratings
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.
Kit's verdict · 8.5/10
The whole world as your playground, and a stunning tech showcase.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Photo-realistic scenery streamed worldwide
- Live weather and real-time traffic
- Welcoming to beginners with assists
Not so much
- Huge downloads and demanding hardware
- Odd scenery glitches outside big cities
Play it if aviation fans and anyone who dreams of flying.
Skip it if players who want goals, combat or story.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Microsoft Flight Simulator doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Do the flight training lessons first; they teach takeoffs, landings and basic control.
- Turn on assists like auto-rudder and taxi ribbons while you learn.
- Fly a Cessna 152 or 172 before trying jets; small planes are more forgiving.
- Use the VFR map to see where you are and where the nearest airport is.
- Turn on live weather for real storms, but switch to clear skies when you just want sightseeing.
- Set a bush trip for a guided route across scenic landscapes.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- French studio Asobo developed it, using Bing Maps and Microsoft Azure to build the planet.
- It came to Xbox Series X|S in 2021.
- The sequel, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, arrived in November 2024.
- The Flight Simulator series dates back to 1982, older than Windows itself.
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