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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) player count chart
No, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is not dead. 3,155 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,291. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,311 | -10.5% | 4,013 |
| October 2026 | 2,582 | +3.82% | 4,475 |
| September 2026 | 2,487 | -17.78% | 4,236 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +17.76% | 5,152 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -1.75% | 4,375 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -6.29% | 4,453 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -10.56% | 4,752 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -18.52% | 5,313 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +9.1% | 6,521 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -12.24% | 5,977 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +4.53% | 6,811 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -4.11% | 6,516 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -4.13% | 6,795 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +0.9% | 7,088 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -6.16% | 7,025 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +12.47% | 7,486 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +5.55% | 6,656 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -19.32% | 6,306 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +1.59% | 7,816 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -8.51% | 7,694 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +4.25% | 8,410 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -7.86% | 8,067 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +1.05% | 8,755 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -25.73% | 8,664 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +7.13% | 11,666 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -8.92% | 10,890 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +9.43% | 11,957 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -8.35% | 10,927 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +0.07% | 11,923 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +7.83% | 11,915 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -1.45% | 11,050 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -6.25% | 11,213 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -9.57% | 11,960 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +11.29% | 13,226 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -1.2% | 11,884 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +7.94% | 12,028 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +13.04% | 11,143 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -2.86% | 9,858 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +10.76% | 10,148 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -13.27% | 9,162 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +18.06% | 10,564 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -0.92% | 8,948 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -9.55% | 9,031 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -9.61% | 9,985 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +4.83% | 11,047 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -2.97% | 10,538 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -6.18% | 10,860 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -41.17% | 11,575 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +104.66% | 19,676 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -7.16% | 9,614 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +14.52% | 10,355 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +9.77% | 9,042 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -13.5% | 8,237 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -8.58% | 9,522 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +28.82% | 10,416 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +3.32% | 8,086 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -12.29% | 7,826 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -4.01% | 8,923 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +4.12% | 9,296 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -38.24% | 8,928 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +46.43% | 14,456 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -4.65% | 9,872 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -10.54% | 10,353 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -40.94% | 11,573 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +161.95% | 19,594 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -1.06% | 7,480 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -29.61% | 7,560 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +15.9% | 10,740 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -32.84% | 9,267 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +55.16% | 13,798 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -26.75% | 8,893 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +28.84% | 12,141 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -12.5% | 9,423 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -28.67% | 10,769 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -75.58% | 15,098 |
| August 2020 | n/a | n/a | 61,829 |
How many people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)?
3,155 people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) on Steam right now. That makes it the #323 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,291 players. Today's peak is 7% below its 30-day average daily peak of 3,521.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) player count history
Over the last 30 days Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) averaged a daily peak of 3,521 players, up 1% compared with the 30 days before (3,485). Its highest point this month (4,475) is 34% below the same period last year (6,795). In its first month after release (Aug 1, 2020) it peaked at 61,829 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 61,829, set on Aug 18, 2020.
Best time to play Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Based on the last 14 days, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is busiest around 17:00 UTC (12 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 53% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
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.
- Developer
- Asobo Studio
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Released
- Aug 1, 2020
- Genre
- Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 13 languages, 4 with full audio
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is at its full price of $59.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $30.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $20.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.99 | $59.99 | base |
| Euro area | 69,99€ | $78.14 | +30% |
| United Kingdom | £59.99 | $80.30 | +34% |
| Canada | C$ 79.99 | $56.87 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 99.95 | $68.67 | +14% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 109.95 | $60.95 | +2% |
| Brazil | R$249,95 | $45.41 | -24% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 1,399.00 | $74.80 | +25% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 259,00 zł | $65.83 | +10% |
| Switzerland | CHF 74.00 | $90.37 | +51% |
| Norway | 599,00 kr | $63.54 | +6% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 999.00 | $60.41 | +1% |
| India cheapest | ₹3,999.00 | $42.58 | -29% |
| Indonesia | Rp 790 000 | $43.65 | -27% |
| China | ¥298.00 | $44.67 | -26% |
| Japan | ¥7,452 | $47.07 | -22% |
| South Korea | ₩ 59,900 | $44.09 | -27% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) achievements
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) has 43 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.5% of them; the rarest, Jack of All Planes, is held by 0.2% of players.
Challenge AcceptedComplete any activity.62.7%
Deadstick LandingAfter receiving landing clearance, switch off engines and successfully land on the runway.33.6%
Light ChopLand at an airport where windspeeds are in excess of 5 knots, without using any assistance.32.1%
Mother NatureAdjust the weather during a flight.31.2%
Wheels Up, Wheels DownComplete a non-stop flight of at least 300 miles from take-off to landing.29.8%
Short StuffLand on a runway shorter than 2,000 feet, without using any assistance or bypassing any travel.25.5%
By the BookRequest landing clearance from ATC at a towered airport, without using ATC assistance.25.3%
Look Ma, No Hands!Utilize autopilot for a total of 600 miles.24.1%
Back-Up PlanUtilize pre-flight Pushback Service to move aircraft, for a total distance of 1 mile.20.6%
A Few BumpsLand at an airport where windspeeds are in excess of 15 knots, without using any assistance.17.6%
Stay on TargetUse the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to complete a landing.16.4%
Working for the WeekendComplete a weekly activity.15.7%
Start Me UpManually start the Airbus A320neo's engines, without using Assistance.14.7%
Pilot ProgramAccumulate 50 hours of flight time in a single pilot profile.12.9%
Fill 'er Up!Refuel at any ground fuel station.11.6%
On the GreenLand on a grass runway, without using any assistance.10.4%
Road TripTaxi aircraft for a total distance of 100 miles.10.3%
Uphill ClimbLand on a runway that has at least a 12 degree incline, without using any assistance.8.4%
Century ClubAccumulate 100 hours of flight time in a single pilot profile.7.7%
RubberneckUse the Smart Cam to view a star landmark for 3 seconds, from a distance of 550 yards or less.6.2%
SIDs and STARsLand at every star airport shown on the World Map.6.2%
Service with a SmileRequest each type of pre-flight Ground Service while at an appropriate airport gate.3.9%
Flights of FancyComplete flights of at least 300 miles using a prop, jet and airliner.3.9%
InstrumentalAccumulate 50 hours of IFR flight time, including at least one take-off and landing.3.6%
Night OwlAccumulate 50 hours of flight time at night.3.0%
HydroplaningAccumulate 50 hours of flight time in rainy weather.2.9%
My WayComplete a non-stop 300+ mile flight from parking to parking spot, without assistance.2.4%
JourneymanAccumulate 500 hours of flight time in a single pilot profile.1.6%
GreasedComplete every Landing Challenge.1.5%
Saddle SoreComplete a flight of at least 8 hours with a propeller or turbo-prop aircraft.0.8%
In The WildUse the Smart Cam to view animals for 3 seconds, from a distance of 550 yards or less.0.7%
AnemoiComplete the Balkans Bush Trip, without using any navigation assistance.0.7%
DecathlonComplete 10 weekly activities.0.7%
Wing CommanderAccumulate 1,000 hours of flight time in a single pilot profile.0.7%
Job ShadowingCreate a flight plan based on a Live Traffic aircraft, then fly the route without assistance.0.6%
Frequent Flyer MilesFly from LFBD airport near Asobo Studio to KSEA airport near Microsoft HQ.0.6%
Fire and IceComplete the Patagonia Bush Trip, without using any navigation assistance.0.6%
GoldrushComplete the Nevada Bush Trip, without using any navigation assistance.0.5%
Tour GuideUse the Smart Cam to view 25 star landmarks, from a distance of 550 yards or less.0.4%
CompletionistComplete every activity.0.3%
Landmarks the SpotUse the Smart Cam to view 100 star landmarks, from a distance of 550 yards or less.0.3%
World TravelerLand successfully at 500 different airports.0.3%
Jack of All PlanesComplete a 300+ mile flight with every aircraft in the standard edition of Flight Simulator.0.2%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) DLC
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) news and patch notes
- May 5, 2026 World Update 21: Australia
- Apr 2, 2026 Spring Sale: 4300+ Items On Sale Now in the Marketplace
- Jan 28, 2026 City Update 13: California Now Available
- Dec 18, 2025 Holiday Sale: 3800+ Items On Sale Now in the Marketplace
- Nov 21, 2025 Black Friday Sale: 3800+ Items On Sale Now in the Marketplace
- Oct 14, 2025 Top-Rated Aircraft Sale
- Sep 25, 2025 World Update 20: Japan Now Available
- Aug 5, 2025 Top-Rated Airport Sale
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) FAQ
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) dead?
No, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is not dead. 3,155 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,291. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)?
3,155 people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,291 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) reached its all-time Steam peak of 61,829 concurrent players on Aug 18, 2020.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) growing or declining?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3,521, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) most active?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) usually has the most players around 17:00 UTC (12 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) cost?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) costs $59.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) on Steam is $20.99 (65% off), on Oct 14, 2026. It costs $59.99 right now.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) on sale right now?
No, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is at its full price of $59.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 65%.
Where is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) is cheapest in India at ₹3,999.00, about $42.58 or 29% below the US price of $59.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) good?
Steam players rate Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Mostly Positive: 78% of 73,429 reviews are positive.
When did Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) come out?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) was released on Steam on Aug 1, 2020.
Who made Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) was developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) still worth playing?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) has a big, active player base on Steam today (3,155 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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