Official versions follow a patch numbering system (e.g., 1.1.7.0). These updates add:

Repacks claiming “v117” are often outdated, unstable, or tampered with.

A: Not yet. Any “beta access” offered via repack links is a scam. Sign up for official newsletters at flightsimulator.com for real announcements.

A: No. Those videos are bots or compromised channels. Look at the comments—real users will warn others. The video likely uses stolen footage from official MSFS 2024 trailers.

| Platform | Price (Base Game) | DRM | Cloud Streaming | |----------|------------------|-----|------------------| | Microsoft Store | $59.99 – $119.99 | Xbox App / Microsoft Account | Yes (Azure) | | Steam | $59.99 – $119.99 | Steam + Microsoft Account | Yes | | Xbox Game Pass | Included with subscription ($9.99/mo) | Xbox App | Yes |

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will likely follow a similar pricing model and also be available on Game Pass day one.