Skip to main content
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

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

Current Price

$59.99

Estimated Owners

2.4M

Total Reviews

67.2K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$50,811,898

Overview

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

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

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

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

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 67.2K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 2.4M
Current price (USD) $59.99
Gross Revenue $141,008,295

Deductions Applied

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

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 52.9K (79%)
Negative Reviews 14.3K (21%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 67.2K
Review Score Mostly Positive
Positive Ratio 79%

Game Details

Full Name

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Steam App ID

1250410

Type

Game

Developers

Asobo Studio

Publishers

Xbox Game Studios

Release Date

Aug 17, 2020

Additional Details

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (Asobo Engine)

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB e
PEGI 3

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