Microsoft Flight Simulator is a flight simulator developed by Asobo Studio and published by Microsoft. It was initially released on August 18, 2020, for Microsoft Windows and has since become available on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. The simulator is renowned for its stunning visuals, highly realistic flight dynamics, and extensive recreation of the globe.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, also known as Microsoft Flight Simulator, is a flight simulator video game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Microsoft. It was released on August 18, 2020 for Windows and on July 27, 2021 for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.

| Risk | Consequence | |------|-------------| | | Copyright infringement fines up to $150,000 per instance (US law). | | Malware | 1 in 3 cracked games contains a new, undetected trojan (study by Cybereason). | | No updates | You’ll miss world updates, plane fixes, and performance improvements. | | No online features | No live weather, real air traffic, multiplayer, or dynamic scenery. |

Many users encountered issues where the game would get stuck on the "Checking for Updates" or initial loading screens.

for the standard version of MSFS 2020 or how it compares to the newer 2024 edition

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