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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition known issues, fixes and workarounds, specific game guides, and the latest In Game News coverage.

Known issues & workarounds

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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition Known Issues, Workarounds and Fixes

PC Community-package isolation, online-functionality restart and Sim Update 16’s released fixes for location crashes and 787 spoiler inputs.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020: How to Enable Live Weather

Select Live Weather from the World Map, verify its Live icon and use the documented Online Functionality restart if the service is not working.

Updated Oct 17, 2026

From the newsroom

Latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition news

PC Gaming / Rumor Report / Jul 29, 2026

Microsoft Flight Simulator: Top Gun DLC Shutting Down

Microsoft Flight Simulator is removing the Top Gun: Maverick expansion. Claim the free DLC by Sunday, August 2, before it leaves the marketplace.