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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Also known as Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, mfs24ae, microsoft flight simulator 2020 40th anniversary edition

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16 May 2026

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Patch notesPublished 05 May 2026

#21World Update 21: Australia

Available today, World Update 21: Australia sets a new standard in realism for pilots in the Microsoft Flight Simulator world! Australia is home to some of the world’s most spectacular sights and destinations, including…

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#E28902 Apr 2026StoreEnjoy discounted pricing during our Microsoft Flight Simulator Spring Sale! For 13 Days starting on April 2nd, save up to 85% on more than 4300 items. To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simul…StoreImpact 552 changes
#1328 Jan 2026Patch notesImportant note for MSFS (2020) users You will need to manually update World Update II and World Update X from your in-sim Content Manager for City Update 13 to work correctly. Called the “Golden State” due to its Gold R…Patch notesImpact 501 change
#2C5918 Dec 2025StoreEnjoy discounted pricing during our Microsoft Flight Simulator Holiday Sale! For 20 Days starting on December 18th, save up to 85% on more than 3800 items. To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight…StoreImpact 552 changes
#4A8821 Nov 2025StoreEnjoy discounted pricing during our Microsoft Flight Simulator Black Friday Sale! For 13 Days starting on November 20th, save up to 85% on more than 3800 items. To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Fl…StoreImpact 552 changes
#76AA14 Oct 2025StoreEnjoy discounted pricing during our Top-Rated Aircraft Sale! For 7 Days starting on October 14th, save up to 69% on the following items: Developer Product //42 Fox2 Base //42 FreedomFox/Fox2 – Complete Pack A2A Simulati…StoreImpact 552 changes
#2025 Sept 2025EventJapan 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, includi…EventImpact 756 changes
#37F105 Aug 2025StoreEnjoy discounted pricing during our Top-Rated Airport Sale! For 7 Days starting on August 5th, save up to 72% on the following items: Developer Product //42 42HB Hogsback Ranch Airstrip //42 WY32 Circle B Ranch Airstrip…StoreImpact 552 changes
v1.39.905 Aug 2025EventMicrosoft Flight Simulator (2020) | Sim Update 16 Release Notes - 1.39.9.0 If you are playing on PC, outdated packages in your community folder may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior. If y…EventImpact 8028 changes
#1127 Jun 2025AnnouncementLaunched 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:…AnnouncementImpact 709 changes
#B1F926 Jun 2025StoreEnjoy discounted pricing during our Microsoft Flight Simulator Summer Sale! For 14 Days starting on June 26th, save up to 88% on more than 3300 items. To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simul…StoreImpact 552 changes
v1.39.019 May 2025Patch notesWelcome to the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Sim Update 16 public beta test! How to Join Open your Steam Library Right-click Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Click “Properties” Click “Betas” Select “flight_sim_beta – S…Patch notesImpact 656 changes

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