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

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition's tracked all-time concurrent player peak on SteamScope is 2,422. Compare that record with current activity and the player history chart above to see whether the community is near its historical high or cooling off.

Where can I find games like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?

Open the games-like page at /similar-to/microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-40th-anniversary-edition to browse Steam titles with shared genres and comparable live activity, or scroll to similar games at the bottom of this page for quick picks ranked by momentum.

How popular is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition compared with other Steam games?

Among tracked Steam titles on SteamScope, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition currently ranks #646 of 10,837 by momentum score, combining recent growth with live player activity.

Steam game player stats

Name: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Brand: Xbox Game Studios
Price: 69.99 EUR
Availability: InStock

About

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Store description and overview from Steam.

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.

From light planes to wide body jets to gliders and helicopters, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition features 37 airplanes, gliders, and helicopters with unique flight models, 25 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 14 heliports and 15 glider airports.

Explore Your World
• Vivid and Detailed Landscapes - Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world that is our planet with over 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more.
• Living World - The Earth is vibrant and ever-changing and so is the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator, which includes live traffic, real-time weather, and animals.

Earn Your Wings
• Aircraft - Hone your pilot skills in a variety of aircraft from light planes to commercial jets with comprehensive flight models. Every aircraft includes highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation.
• Checklist System - From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklist.

Test Your Skill
• Live Weather -The weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more.
• Day and Night Engine - Experience flight at any time of day or year allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, navigation.
• Aerodynamic Modeling - A state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.

Microsoft Flight Simulator has fulfilled the aspirations of aviators worldwide for 40 years. Celebrate the award-winning franchise with the 40th Anniversary Edition, loaded with all-new features, aircraft and content that span the history of aviation.

The 40th Anniversary Edition update introduces:
• 1 true-to-life Airbus A310 Airliner
• 2 helicopters and 14 heliports
• 2 gliders and 15 glider airports
• 7 famous historical aircraft including the Hughes H-4 Hercules (aka the Spruce Goose)
• 4 classic commercial airports
• 24 classic missions from the franchise’s past

The Deluxe Edition includes everything from the Standard Edition plus 5 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports.

Deluxe Additional Aircraft
• Diamond Aircraft DA40-TDI
• Diamond Aircraft DV20
• Textron Aviation Beechcraft Baron G58
• Textron Aviation Cessna 152 Aerobat
• Textron Aviation Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Deluxe Additional Handcrafted Airports
• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Netherlands)
• Cairo International Airport (Egypt)
• Cape Town International Airport (South Africa)
• O’Hare International Airport (USA)
• Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Spain)

The Premium Deluxe Edition includes everything from the Deluxe Edition plus 5 additional highly accurate planes with unique flight models and 5 additional handcrafted international airports.

Premium Deluxe Additional Aircraft
• Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
• Cirrus Aircraft SR22
• Pipistrel Virus SW 121
• Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude
• Zlin Aviation Shock Ultra

Premium Deluxe Additional Airports
• Denver International Airport (USA)
• Dubai International Airport (United Arab Emirates)
• Frankfurt Airport (Germany)
• Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom)
• San Francisco International Airport (USA)

Player intelligence

Live Steam analytics

Current activity, peaks, and momentum windows calculated from tracked player metrics.

Current players

2,422

24 hour peak

2,422

All-time peak

2,422

See peak records leaderboard →

30 day growth

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7 day change

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90 day change

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365 day change

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Player history

Concurrent Steam players over time, aggregated per selected range from stored metrics.

Steam reviews

Review breakdown

Community sentiment and review volume tracked from the Steam store.

Total reviews

46K

Positive

36K

Negative

10K

Score

78%Mostly Positive

Recent review velocity: 100 recent reviews at 82% positive

SteamScope Score

Activity breakdown

How this title ranks for live activity, momentum, and long-term player retention on Steam.

68out of 100

Strong momentum

Weighted index from live players, growth, retention, and catalogue age

Popularity

Live concurrent player volume

Growth

Recent player trend momentum

Retention

Peak-to-current player ratio

100

Longevity

Catalogue age and sustained interest

24 hour change

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7 day change

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30 day change

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Guide

About Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition player statistics

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is tracked on SteamScope with live Steam concurrent player data, historical charts, and a SteamScope activity score of 68/100. Search for "Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition player count" or "Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition steam charts" to monitor how many people are playing right now and how activity compares with past peaks.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is developed by Asobo Studio, published by Xbox Game Studios, released 17 Aug 2020, a Simulation title. Available on Windows.

Player statistics summary

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition currently reports 2,422 concurrent Steam players with a 24-hour peak of 2,422 and an all-time peak of 2,422.

Among tracked Steam titles, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition ranks #646 of 10,837 by momentum score.

Growth analysis

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is showing positive growth signals. The SteamScope score of 68/100 reflects strong popularity (56) and growth (50) components.

Achievement summary

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition has 43 Steam achievements tracked on SteamScope.

The average global unlock rate across all achievements is 11%, giving a baseline for overall completion difficulty.

The most common achievement is "Challenge Accepted" with a 62.9% unlock rate.

The rarest achievement is "Jack of All Planes" — only 0.2% of players have unlocked it (Very Hard).

FAQ

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — frequently asked questions

How many people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition on Steam right now?: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition currently shows 2,422 concurrent Steam players on SteamScope, with a 24-hour peak of 2,422. Live counts change throughout the day as regions come online, updates ship, and weekends arrive.
How often is the Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition player count updated?: SteamScope refreshes player counts from public Steam data on a rolling schedule — typically about every 30 minutes for high-priority titles. Popular multiplayer games are prioritised; this page updates when new readings are stored.
What is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition's all-time Steam player peak?: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition's tracked all-time concurrent player peak on SteamScope is 2,422. Compare that record with current activity and the player history chart above to see whether the community is near its historical high or cooling off.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition player count data official?: SteamScope reports concurrent player statistics sourced from public Steam data. SteamScope is not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Always cross-check critical decisions on the official Steam store page.
Where can I find games like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?: Open the games-like page at /similar-to/microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-40th-anniversary-edition to browse Steam titles with shared genres and comparable live activity, or scroll to similar games at the bottom of this page for quick picks ranked by momentum.
How popular is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition compared with other Steam games?: Among tracked Steam titles on SteamScope, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition currently ranks #646 of 10,837 by momentum score, combining recent growth with live player activity.

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About

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Store description and overview from Steam.

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.

Player intelligence

Live Steam analytics

Current activity, peaks, and momentum windows calculated from tracked player metrics.

Current players

2,422

24 hour peak

2,422

All-time peak

2,422

See peak records leaderboard →

30 day growth

—

7 day change

—

90 day change

—

365 day change

—

Player history

Concurrent Steam players over time, aggregated per selected range from stored metrics.

Steam reviews

Review breakdown

Community sentiment and review volume tracked from the Steam store.

Total reviews

46K

Positive

36K

Negative

10K

Score

78%Mostly Positive

Recent review velocity: 100 recent reviews at 82% positive

SteamScope Score

Activity breakdown

How this title ranks for live activity, momentum, and long-term player retention on Steam.

68out of 100

Strong momentum

Weighted index from live players, growth, retention, and catalogue age

Popularity

Live concurrent player volume

Growth

Recent player trend momentum

Retention

Peak-to-current player ratio

100

Longevity

Catalogue age and sustained interest

24 hour change

—

7 day change

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30 day change

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Steam Features

Store categories

Official Steam store feature flags from the Steam API.

Single-player Multi-player Steam Achievements Full controller support VR Supported In-App Purchases HDR available Family Sharing

Handheld Gaming

Steam Deck compatibility

Official Steam Deck verification status and test notes from the Steam store.

Playable

Deck test results

Default Controller Config Not Fully Functional
Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
Text input does not automatically invoke keyboard
Interface text is not legible
Default Configuration Is Not Performant
First Time Setup Requires Active Internet Connection

SteamOS status: Playable

Game starts on SteamOS
Default Controller Config Not Fully Functional
Text input does not automatically invoke keyboard on SteamOS
First Time Setup Requires Active Internet Connection

Last checked Aug 3, 2026

Store Details

Additional Steam metadata

Controller support: Full controller support

Steam achievements: 43

Support

flightsimulator.zendesk.com

Regional ratings

ESRB e
PEGI 3
USK 0
OFLC g
NZOFLC ctc
CERO a
FPB A
DEJUS l
CSRR P6
CRL 0
AGCOM 3
STEAM_GERMANY 12
IGRS 3Interaksi Daring

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Guide

About Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition player statistics

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is developed by Asobo Studio, published by Xbox Game Studios, released 17 Aug 2020, a Simulation title. Available on Windows.