Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 150 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR, Oculus PC, or OpenXR. Keyboard and mouse required
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 150 GB d'espace disque disponible
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Nearly 1 in 5 players abandon after just two hours, yet every hour beyond twenty-five turns skeptics into lifelong aviators. Among those logging marathon sessions, 93% leave glowing reviews despite the massive initial download.
What it's about: Merci à tous nos fans, les vétérans et les nouveaux ! L'édition Game of the Year (GOTY) de Microsoft Flight Simulator vous offre 5 nouveaux avions, 8 nouveaux aéroports conçus à la main, 6 nouveaux vols de découverte, de nouveaux didacticiels et des mises à jour du système de météo.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 92 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.
What creators say (YouTube)
1 review videos analyzed: 1 positive0 mixed0 negative
Les créateurs de contenu et les joueurs Steam convergent unanimement pour saluer la qualité du gameplay et la beauté des graphismes de cette édition anniversaire. Cependant, alors que les retours YouTube affichent un enthousiasme global sans fausse note, la communauté Steam se montre plus mitigée concernant les performances, soulignant des disparités techniques absentes des observations vidéastes.
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Strengths
- Precision at the controls shines through: the four gameplay mentions are all glowing, praising the authentic flight model.
- Long-haul commitment pays dividends: 13 out of 14 players with over 25 hours give the title thumbs up.
- Visual spectacle lives up to the billing: the single graphics mention exclaims over photorealistic landscapes.
- Anniversary additions deliver the goods: the lone content mention calls out fresh aircraft and regions as highlights.
Weaknesses
- Heavy machinery pulls punches: performance splits camp, collecting two thumbs up and two down.
- Early onboarding feels like boarding a 747 mid-flight: the 2–10 hour group registers only 43% satisfaction.
- Download and install pains surface repeatedly, with setup keywords echoing frustration in two reviews.
Who is it for?
Seasoned flight sim devotees with beefy PCs and time to spare will find their digital home here.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 79% of 72,698 Steam reviews are positive (player score 79/100). Most-praised strength: Precision at the controls shines through. Current price: 24,49€ (65% off).
Verdict
Starts shakily but matures into a masterpiece once the runway lights fade. Despite a 24% early-exit rate, the 79% overall Steam score proves staying power trumps instant gratification.
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