Microsoft Flight Simulator is celebrating its 40th anniversary, making it both Microsoft's oldest franchise still in development and one of the longest running in game history period. To celebrate this milestone a number of historical planes have been added today (including the Wright Flyer and Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis”) alongside one from the distant future - the Halo Infinite Pelican.

Also Helicopters! Brought to life via all-new Fluid Dynamics Simulation. Which you'll be able to fly around a 1-1 recreation of the entire planet, and push those g's right into the stratosphere. Awesome.



In addition to the Pelican, here's what's been added via Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator.

The 40th Anniversary Edition, a completely free offering for those who already own Microsoft Flight Simulator or play it via Xbox Game Pass, is a comprehensive celebration of the franchise with both a tribute to our past as well as an introduction to new and highly anticipated aircraft types.

The nod to the past will re-introduce some classic airports and several of the most famous planes from earlier versions including Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight.

We have also listened to our community and will incorporate the most requested aircraft types: helicopters, brought to life with an all-new Fluid Dynamics Simulation, gliders that allow you to experience the planet in a totally unique way and a highly detailed, true-to-life airliner!

Here is just a small sampling of what simmers will find in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition:

Historical Aircraft: Wright Flyer, Ryan NYP (“Spirit of St. Louis”), Douglas DC-3, De Havilland Canada DHC-2-Beaver

Helicopters: Bell-407, Guimbal Cabri G2,

Gliders: DG Flugzeugbau LG8-18, DG Flugzeugbau DG1001E neo, True-to-Life

Airliner: Airbus A310

Microsoft Flight Simulator is available now on on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.