Microsoft Flight Simulator Has Reached Over 12 Million Players

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the gaming giant’s best offerings on Game Pass and Xbox. With breathtaking visuals and accurate renditions of various locations, Flight Simulator offers a compelling experience for enthusiasts and casual players.

While the franchise can be considered somewhat niche, it continues to grow at an impressive pace. Following this success, the game has also reached over 12 million players.

Why it matters: Xbox previously confirmed that the gaming giant needs at least 10 million players for a game to be considered successful. This means that Flight Simulator has already gone beyond Microsoft’s criteria.

In December 2022, it was announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator had reached 10 million players. The latest update means the game has gathered an additional 2 million players in just over six months.

Microsoft is known for releasing first-party games on Xbox Game Pass. In addition to the cheap $10/month standard monthly cost, the subscription was available with a trial costing $1 for the first month.

While this trial no longer works, Microsoft’s aggressive discounts have likely helped games like Microsoft Flight Simulator reach a much bigger audience. The gaming giant also confirms that over 40 million players have joined the franchise since 1982.

Asobo Studio’s attention to detail has been a critical part of the game’s current success. The developer has ensured that flight mechanics feel great and players can easily get lost in the experience of flying and landing various aircraft.

The gaming giant intends to continue this success with a new entry in the series, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

This iteration introduces a new physics and aerodynamics engine, and Asobo Studio is paying even more attention to the simulation aspect. According to the developer, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is more than just a game.