When is the release date of Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition?

Helicopters, gliders, and iconic airplanes will be included in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition expansion.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition is a celebration of the history of aviation. With the Spirit of St. Louis airplane and plenty of helicopters available in the game, the 40th Anniversary Edition will be stepping up the Microsoft Flight Simulator experience. This is when you can take off with these aspiring vehicles.

When is Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition available?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition will be available sometime in November 2022, so you won’t have to wait for a long time. Included in this expansion comes the introduction of gliders and helicopters that will be operable by players. It will also come with the Spirit of St. Louis and the Airbus A310. All of this content will be free upon the expansion’s launch.

Which vehicles are in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition?

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The Spirit of St. Louis is a famous plane, which flew on May 20, 1927 from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France. It was in, fact, the first solo transatlantic flight and was a huge step in aviation history by Charles Lindbergh.

The Airbus A310 is a 1982 French aircraft vehicle and became a transatlantic option for passengers around the world. They were manufactured until 2005, making this model a long-time option for airlines.

“The 40th Anniversary Edition will be a comprehensive celebration of the franchise and serves as a tribute to past editions as well as an introduction to new and highly anticipated aircraft types,” Microsoft claims on Xbox Wire. As said previously, there will be helicopters and gliders in Microsoft Flight Simulator in November, but we haven’t received specifics on models they are yet.

Which Halo vehicle is in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

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As a bonus, Microsoft Flight Simulator has a Halo vehicle that can be flown in the skies of Earth, the Pelican. It’s available for free on the in-sim marketplace as of today. Recently, players have been able to ride the jets of Top Gun: Maverick in Microsoft Flight Simulator, so it might be worth booting up the game again if you haven’t for a while.