How many people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition right now?

1,907 people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition on Steam right now, making it the 360th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,271 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition's all-time peak player count?

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 61,829, reached in August 2020.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition good? What do Steam reviews say?

78% of 70,488 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

by Asobo Studio · published by Xbox Game Studios · Released Aug 25, 2026

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#360

1,907

▼ 6.4%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

78% positive

Mostly Positive70,488 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

3,271

Highest seen61,829

Aug 20206.3 years ago

Price on Steam

$59.99

Lowest ever $59.99 Nov 2026

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Players -6.4% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 10:41 UTC · tracking since 2020-08-01

Concurrent players

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Media & details

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Where to buy

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Standard EditionEdition
$59.99
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Deluxe EditionEdition
$89.99
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Premium Deluxe EditionEdition
$119.99
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Aviator EditionEdition
$189.99
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Reviews

78% positive of 70,488 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Default controller config not fully functional
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
!Default configuration is not performant
✓Default controller config fully functional
iFirst time setup requires active internet connection

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Mar 2, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Build 21580682the current build when we started tracking2.1 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (1)

Oct 26, 2026, 8:06 PM UTC
flight_sim_beta · build 26096664
Sim Update 17

Patch notes

May 5, 2026
PatchWorld 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 stunning coastlines, vast deserts, beauti…
Jan 28, 2026
PatchCity Update 13: California Now Available
Important note for MSFS (2020) usersYou 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 Rush of the mid-19th century, fields of gol…
Sep 25, 2025
PatchMicrosoft Flight Sim's new update showcases the most underrated Japanese city
Simulators are inherently relaxing for me. I know there's sometimes the stress of running a red light or placing a hay bale in the wrong barn, but generally they're games I play to relax. Few embody this more than Microsoft Flight Simulator , which lets you fl…
Sep 25, 2025
PatchWorld Update 20: Japan Now Available
Japan 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, including Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, …
Aug 5, 2025
PatchRelease Notes - Sim Update 16 [1.39.9.0] Now Available
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) | Sim Update 16 Release Notes - 1.39.9.0If you are playing on PC, outdated packages in your community folder may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior.If you suffer from stability issues or long loa…
Jun 27, 2025
PatchMicrosoft Flight Simulator Releases City Update 11: Northeastern United States 2
Launched 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: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and …

Other news (12)

Aug 11, 2026
The US government is hiring gamers as air traffic controllers, with "historic" results
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched a new campaign that recruits gamers as air traffic controllers back in April, and it's working. Read the full story on PCGamesN: The US government is hiring gamers as air traffic controllers, with "historic" resu…
Apr 2, 2026
Spring Sale: 4300+ Items On Sale Now in the Marketplace
Enjoy 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 Simulator Marketplace, scroll down to ‘Special…
Dec 18, 2025
Holiday Sale: 3800+ Items On Sale Now in the Marketplace
Enjoy 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 Simulator Marketplace, scroll down to ‘Sp…
Nov 21, 2025
Black Friday Sale: 3800+ Items On Sale Now in the Marketplace
Enjoy 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 Flight Simulator Marketplace, scroll down t…
Oct 14, 2025
Top-Rated Aircraft Sale
Enjoy discounted pricing during our Top-Rated Aircraft Sale!For 7 Days starting on October 14th, save up to 69% on the following items: DeveloperProduct//42Fox2 Base//42FreedomFox/Fox2 – Complete PackA2A Simulations Inc.Comanche 250Aeroplane HeavenAvro Lancast…
Aug 5, 2025
Wild Microsoft Flight Simulator add-on lets you explore Jurassic World's islands

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 78% on 2026-11-01 → 78% today (70,488 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$59.99

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DLC

3 items on Steam, newest first.

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