May 1st, 2025 Development Update

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

Since our last update, we have released two new pre-release builds to volunteer community testers participating in the ongoing Sim Update 2 public beta. In case you missed them, you can read the release notes here:

The team is currently preparing for our next Monthly Developer Livestream for May. While we don’t have an exact date locked in yet, you can pre-submit a question to our regular panel of Jorg, Seb, and Martial by completing the form at this link. As always, the session will be broadcast on our official Twitch channel, so be sure to follow our account to be notified when we go live. We will also provide an update in a future weekly blog post once the date for the livestream is finalized.

As a reminder, the Spring Sale for both the MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024 Marketplaces is currently ongoing! Enjoy savings of up to 85% off on select products! Please see the following announcements for more information:

– MSFS Team

Development Update

SDK Update

Asobo

No update this week.

Working Title

No update this week.

Marketplace

Featured Release

This week, we’re pleased to highlight the F33A from developer Carenado, available now in the MSFS 2024 Marketplace for both PC and Xbox!

The F33A stands as an icon of American general aviation, blending high-performance with refined design. Renowned for its sleek low-wing profile, retractable landing gear, and smooth handling characteristics, the F33A remains a favorite among discerning pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Designed for cross-country capability and precision flying, the F33A combines a robust airframe with responsive controls and exceptional climb performance. The cabin offers seating for four in a club-style layout, delivering both ergonomic comfort and outstanding visibility through large panoramic windows.

Powered by a fuel-injected Continental IO-520-B engine generating 285 horsepower, the F33A cruises at 174 knots and offers a range exceeding 900 nautical miles. With its efficient performance envelope, balanced flight characteristics, and durable construction, this aircraft is a trusted choice for both personal and instructional use.

Marketplace Releases (MSFS 2020)

Click here for the web-friendly version of the Marketplace Update.

There are 37 NEW and 65 UPDATED products in this week’s Marketplace Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).

New Releases This Week
37 NEW Products: 18 ON PC, 19 ON 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	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox		New on Xbox

Updated This week:
73 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 35 ON PC, 38 ON XBOX
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on 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 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 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 and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox

Marketplace Releases (MSFS 2024)

There are 67 NEW and 4 UPDATED products in this week’s Marketplace Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

New This week:
67 NEW Products: 35 ON PC, 32 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 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

Updated This week:
4 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 2 ON PC, 2 ON XBOX
Updated on PC and Xbox		Updated on PC and Xbox

Marketplace Backlog

Current Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Backlog: 397 Total

BACKLOG: NEW PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	21	1	8	30
Mission	60	10	72	142
Scenery	13	1	3	17
Livery	4	0	6	10
Airport	22	0	17	39
Other	13	7	16	36
Total	133	19	122	274

BACKLOG: UPDATED PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	18	0	15	33
Mission	0	0	0	0
Scenery	2	0	5	7
Livery	15	0	7	22
Airport	40	0	13	53
Other	2	0	6	8
Total	77	0	46	123

Third Party Update

No Update this week.

Community

Community Fly-In Friday

This week we’re off to Southeast Asia for a flight in Cambodia! Starting from the capital city of Phnom Penh, we will crisscross our way over the country before our full stop landing at Siem Reap near the famous Angkor Wat temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All are welcome to join this public community flight.

Click here for event details!

Rise of a Pilot – Career Mode Livestream

As of April 8, 2025, the Rise of a Pilot series is on temporary hiatus. Stay tuned for more information from the Community Team about upcoming changes to our livestream schedule!

Community Video

Who has a need for speed? If so you’ll love this week’s Community Video as we join FlightSim Experience on a “Low, Fast, and Fearless” flight across Unalaska in the Top Mach Studios F-22 Raptor.

The views across this stunning area of the world certainly don’t disappoint, nor does this thrilling production by FlightSim Experience. Check out the video along with their channel here: