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Steam [steampowered.com] has Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Edition (PC Game) for the prices below.
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- Standard $20.99
- Deluxe $31.49
- Premium $41.99
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- From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
- Deck Playable
- Reviews
- Recent - Very Positive (288)
- All - Very Positive (69,636)
- Metacritic - 91
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Steam [steampowered.com] has Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020): 40th Anniversary Edition (PC Game) for the prices below.
Available Options:
Steam Info:
Available Options:
- Standard $20.99
- Deluxe $31.49
- Premium $41.99
Steam Info:
- From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
- Deck Playable
- Reviews
- Recent - Very Positive (288)
- All - Very Positive (69,636)
- Metacritic - 91
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Version Breakdown
Core Features & GameplayCareer Mode: MSFS 2024 adds a fully structured aviation career path with certifications, specialized missions (firefighting, search and rescue, VIP charter), and progressive company management. MSFS 2020 relies purely on free flight, landings, and bush trips without dynamic progression.Walkaround & Avatar: MSFS 2024 lets players step out of the aircraft as a 3D avatar to inspect planes pre-flight or walk around scenery. MSFS 2020 restricts the camera strictly to cockpit, drone, or external views.Aircraft Selection: MSFS 2024 launches with over 120 aircraft varieties (and deeper native simulation systems for default fleets), while MSFS 2020 features around 30 to 40 base aircraft depending on the purchased edition.Graphics & World EngineGround Detail & Foliage: MSFS 2024 uses 3D ground tessellation, procedurally generated rocks, grass, and individual flowers, plus accurately placed data for millions of distinct plant species and trees. MSFS 2020 relies on flatter ground textures and generic autogen trees.Environmental Physics: MSFS 2024 features dynamic seasons, real-time global weather upgrades (like tornadoes, aurora borealis, and localized storm cells), and sophisticated soft-body physics for ropes, cloth, and fluid dynamics. MSFS 2020 has static seasonal snow models and basic live weather.Installation & Streaming: MSFS 2024 cuts local storage footprints down to roughly 30 GB by offloading world data and scenery streaming dynamically via the cloud. MSFS 2020 demands massive local hard drive installs upwards of 120 GB to 150 GB+.Performance & CompatibilityMulti-threading Optimization: MSFS 2024 yields much better CPU multi-core distribution and lower stutter rates during heavy airport approaches.Addon Compatibility: Most marketplace add-ons, liveries, and aircraft purchased for MSFS 2020 forward-integrate and work in MSFS 2024, though custom career configurations or complex scenery packs may require developer updates.
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