Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

AppID: 1250410
Asobo Studio
Xbox Game Studios
Aug 17, 2020

Current Price

$59.99

Estimated Owners

2.4M

Total Reviews

67.2K

Net Revenue

$50,811,898

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$141,008,295
Regional Pricing (15%)-$21,151,244
Discounts (25%)-$29,964,263
Est. Refunds (5%)-$4,494,639
Steam Fee (30%)-$25,619,445
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$8,966,806
Net Revenue (Est.)$50,811,898

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition generated?

Since its release, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is estimated to have generated approximately $141,008,295 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $50,811,898.

How many copies has Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition sold?

We estimate Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition has sold approximately 2.4M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $141,008,295 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition use?

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition was developed using the Proprietary Engine (Asobo Engine) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?

The estimated development cost for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?

The development team size for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition varied throughout development:

  • Over 300 developers - November 2022
  • Approximately 200-250 core team members with additional external contributors - 2020-2022

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
79% Positive 21% Negative

Positive

52.9K

Negative

14.3K

Game Information

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (Asobo Engine)

Genres

Simulation

Production Cost

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Unknown

Team Size

November 2022

Over 300 developers

2020-2022

Approximately 200-250 core team members with additional external contributors

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025