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PC System Requirements

MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR

Asobo in-house engineWindows 10150 GB

Release Date

Aug 18, 2020

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Engine

Asobo in-house engine

Graphics API

DirectX 11

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MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a globe-scale aviation sim built around real-world geography, weather, and the quiet thrill of simply staying in the air. It can be serene or demanding depending on aircraft, scenery density, and how far you want the simulation to go.

Its appeal is larger than simple sightseeing. The game turns weather, aircraft systems, navigation, and geographic scale into the experience itself, so even a routine flight can become satisfying for players who like preparation as much as payoff. It is one of those rare titles where technical ambition directly feeds the fantasy instead of merely decorating it.
8 GB Minimum RAM
16 GB Recommended RAM
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Steam Requirement Tiers

Steam provides minimum and recommended PC requirement tiers.

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Windows Listing

Official OS listing: Windows 10.

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API Support

Official DirectX listing: DirectX 11.

System Requirements

Specs sourced from the official Steam store page. Steam provides official minimum and recommended PC requirement tiers.

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Minimum System Requirements

Official Steam minimum tier

CPUIntel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200
GPUNVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570
RAM8 GB RAM
OSWindows 10
Storage150 GB available space
DirectXVersion 11
VR SupportSteamVR, Oculus PC, or OpenXR. Keyboard and mouse required
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Recommended System Requirements

Official Steam recommended tier

CPUIntel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
GPUNVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590
RAM16 GB RAM
OSWindows 10
Storage150 GB available space
DirectXVersion 11

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