June 26th, 2025 Development Update

This week’s Screenshot Challenge winner for the second week running is X user pommes_l! If you’re interested in participating in our weekly Screenshot Challenges, check out the details in the Community section below.

Over the past week, we released three new pre-release test builds, two for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 3 and one for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Sim Update 16. You can read the release notes for these builds linked below:

We are very closely monitoring reports from community testers about an increase in crashes to desktop (CTDs) in SU3 beta build 1.5.10.0. Based on player feedback thus far, these crashes appear to be related to using third-party mods which use the SimConnect API. To assist the development team in troubleshooting and resolving this issue, we encourage SU3 beta testers to post their findings about which mods/add-ons seem to cause the CTD in this forum thread.

Our Marketplace Summer sale is now live for both MSFS (2020) and 2024! For 14 Days starting on June 26th, save up to 75% on more than 200 items in MSFS 2024 and up to 88% on more than 3300 items in MSFS (2020).

Yesterday on our official Twitch channel, we hosted a technical expert from Pimax to answer your VR questions plus several popular VR YouTubers (Tally Mouse, VR Flight Sim Guy, theVRpilot, and Skyraider79er, a real-world Airbus A320 captain) to demonstrate flying Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in VR mode! If you missed the session live, you can re-watch the VOD at this link.

As a final reminder, Pimax is currently offering a 5% discount on the purchase of a Pimax Crystal Light or Crystal Super VR headset if you use code MSFS at checkout from the Pimax Store. Additionally, one lucky winner will be randomly selected to receive a 100% refund on their order! If you’re considering trying MSFS in VR or if you’re an existing VR pilot looking to upgrade your hardware, take advantage of this offer between now and Friday, June 27!

Last but certainly not least, we’d like to wish safe travels to everyone from the community attending FlightSimExpo 2025 this weekend! Enjoy a fantastic few days of making new friends with fellow MSFS enthusiasts, trying the latest hardware peripherals and software add-ons from various different vendors, attending many interesting talks and lectures from guest speakers, and taking in the sights of Providence, Rhode Island!

– MSFS Team

Development Update

Feedback Snapshot

Click here to see the Feedback Snapshot from June 4.

SDK Update

Asobo

No update this week.

Working Title / MSFS Avionics Framework

JS API
- Fixed issue with FACILITY ICAO search as reported on Dev Support. VOR and NDB ICAOs that have intersections when searching for intersections are now properly returned. (SU_03)

Marketplace

Marketplace announcement

It’s finally happening. Our friends at FlightFX have some big news regarding their highly-anticipated C750!

After countless late nights, endless reworks, a few “are we there yet?” moments, and more caffeine than any doctor would recommend—the C750 is ready for takeoff on July 10. This long-awaited project will be launching exclusively in the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace for both the 2020 and 2024 versions of the sim. It’s been a long road for the team, and they sincerely appreciate the patience and support from this community.

✅ C750 Final Feature List

When the aircraft launches here is some of what you can expect to see for features:

Flight Modeling

Bespoke Primus 2000 suite: PFD, MFD, VSD, FMZ FMS
Full VNAV across CLIMB/CRUISE/DESCENT phases
Custom FADEC, with optional VNAV-coupled autothrottle (via VAMS)
Winglet/non-winglet variants with accurate performance impact
Real-time EPB system for dynamic engine performance modeling

Systems Simulation

Deeply modeled pressurization, environmental, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, and ICE systems
Full RTU and autopilot functionality
IRS, CAS, engine sync, FADEC—faithful to the real aircraft

Electronic Flight Bag (VAMS 2.0)

Navigraph and OpenStreetMap integration
SimBrief-linked load manager
Autothrottle, LCD/CRT toggle, cabin state options
Ground services manager (covers, chocks, GPU, etc.)
Active Noise Reduction

Visual Modeling

Volumetric lighting, strobes
Enhanced exterior/interior lighting with bounce and bake
Realistic clutter and interactive cabin details
Dynamic registration on placards and covers

Audio

Custom sound set recorded onsite in California, USA
Real APU, engine, mechanical, chimes and cabin interaction sounds

We’re excited to see this amazing plane in your hands! Once released, it will be available for purchase in our Marketplace for $29.99 USD. To stay connected with the devs at FlightFX, don’t forget to join their Discord.

Marketplace Releases (MSFS 2020)

There are 47 NEW and 54 UPDATED products in this week’s Marketplace Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).

New Releases This Week
47 NEW Products: 23 ON PC, 24 ON XBOX
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC	New on Xbox
	New on PC and Xbox

Updated This week:
54 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 31 ON PC, 23 ON XBOX
Updated on PC	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC	Updated on PC
Updated on PC		Updated on PC

Marketplace Releases (MSFS 2024)

There are 44 NEW and 11 UPDATED products in this week’s Marketplace Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

New This week:
44 NEW Products: 22 ON PC, 22 ON XBOX
Developer: Captain Sim New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Captain Sim New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Captain Sim New on PC and Xbox
Developer: Captain Sim New on PC and Xbox	Developer: bravoairspace New on PC and Xbox	Developer: JED Studio New on PC and Xbox
Developer: JED Studio New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Dreamscenery New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Island Creations New on PC and Xbox
Developer: Dreamscenery New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Dreamscenery New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Dreamscenery New on PC and Xbox
Developer: Echo 19 Audio New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Pilot Experience Sim New on PC and Xbox	Developer: Pilot Experience Sim New on PC and Xbox
Developer: Pilot Experience Sim New on PC and Xbox	Developer: South Oak Co New on PC and Xbox	Developer: South Oak Co New on PC and Xbox
Developer: South Oak Co New on PC and Xbox	Developer: REDWING New on PC and Xbox	Developer: REDWING New on PC and Xbox
	Developer: Sierrasim Simulation New on PC and Xbox

Updated This week:
11 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 6 ON PC, 5 ON XBOX
Developer: 4simmers Updated on PC	Developer: 2PILOT Updated on PC and Xbox	Developer: Emerald Scenery Design Studio Updated on PC and Xbox
Developer: FeelThere Updated on PC	Developer: JustSim Updated on Xbox	Developer: DXR Updated on PC and Xbox
	Developer: WingSim Updated on PC and Xbox

Marketplace Backlog

Current Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Backlog: 380 Total

BACKLOG: NEW PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	68	0	4	72
Mission	2	0	50	52
Scenery	16	0	6	22
Livery	0	0	6	6
Airport	20	0	20	40
Other	26	0	24	50
Total	132	0	110	242

BACKLOG: UPDATED PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	29	0	20	49
Mission	2	0	2	4
Scenery	6	0	11	17
Livery	25	0	6	31
Airport	10	0	22	32
Other	2	0	3	5
Total	74	0	64	138

Third Party Update

No Update this week.

Community

Creator of the month

Our June 2025 Creator Highlight focuses on popular Twitch.tv streamer Grizzle!

Grizzle began his gaming career within the world of First Person Shooter games, before turning to sim racing. His passion for flight simulation started when his father showed him how to pilot a Cessna in Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95, classing this as one of his core childhood memories.

Since then Grizzle has remained passionate about aviation, and began creating content for Microsoft Flight Simulator after being inspired by other livestreamers within the flight sim community. Not only does Grizzle fly, but he’s also regularly seen providing Air Traffic Control on the VATSIM network.

If you’ve ever watched Grizzle’s livestream before you’ll have noticed his incredible sim rig setup, capable of switching between flight simulation and racing at a moments notice. Whilst he says there is always something he wants to adjust, his best piece of advice for aspiring sim rig builders is to start small and enjoy the process! Grizzle’s main focus on livestream revolves around the plethora of high fidelity airliners within Microsoft Flight Simulator, although he has recently added variety by switching from fixed wing to rotary having discovered a new passion for helicopter operations.

We love the positive atmosphere Grizzle brings to every stream, and with the mantra, “Be good to yourself and to each other whilst enjoying the virtual skies!”, we’re looking forward to seeing what’s in store in the future for Grizzle and his community! You can watch Grizzle’s livestream via his Twitch.tv channel linked here: www.twitch.tv/grizzle.

Community Fly-In Friday

FlightSimExpo 2025, North America’s largest gathering of flight sim enthusiasts, is taking place this weekend in Providence, Rhode Island! While the MSFS team will not be present this year because we’re hard at work delivering MSFS 2024 SU3 and MSFS (2020) SU16, we wish everyone who will be attending safe travels and an enjoyable weekend with fellow members of the flight sim community!

To celebrate the event, our Fly-In Friday destination this week will be a southbound journey along coastal New England, starting in Bangor and ending in Providence, site of FSExpo 2025. While en route, we will also make touch & go landings at Portland, Boston, and Cape Cod

Click here for event details!

Community Video

For this week’s Community Video highlight, we’re joining theVRpilot as he flies to Providence, Rhode Island to showcase the convention floor of FlightSimExpo 2025 using the new Providence scenery add-on from iniBuilds! Check it out!