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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition - Steam Copies Sold & Revenue Statistics
Game information
Game information
Total GrossTotal Net
$89M$53M
Gross
May 2026
Net
May 2026
Only for membersCopies Sold
1.5M
New owners
May 2026
Only for membersSales
Category Ranking History -
Owners
Steam Copies Sold & Revenue by Player Language
Game context & FAQ
Steam list price (this language tier)
USD storefront tier (default international): $20.99. USD reference tier: $20.99.
Since the first snapshot we logged on 2020-07-30, the Steam USD tier moved about -65%.
Quick answers
- What Steam list-price tier does GameSensor mirror for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition on this localized page?
- Our snapshot on 2026-06-25 shows about $20.99 for the storefront tier paired with this language view, alongside a USD tier of $20.99. Those are informational list tiers before VAT or running discounts.
- How are Steam copies sold and gross revenue computed?
- They’re modeled estimates from Steam review throughput, inferred player languages, historical price ladders per currency, and whether the SKU was temporarily free-not official Valve financials. See the indie methodology guide for formulas.
- Where do I find language mix data for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
- Look for “Steam Copies Sold & Revenue by Player Language” above; it breaks review volume down by Steam’s detected languages, which also drives our regional revenue weighting.
- How volatile is the USD tier list price for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
- Between 2020-07-30 and the latest snapshot we store, the USD tier moved roughly -65%.
Information
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition was released on Steam on August 17, 2020 and has been available for 10 months.
According to GameSensor analytics, in May 2026, the game sold 7K copies, generating a total Steam revenue of $400K. These numbers reflect strong interest from players and steady commercial performance.
This is the 7th title released by Asobo Studio, demonstrating consistent production output and a stable release cycle.
A key factor driving the performance of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is its international audience. The Steam player-language distribution shows that users primarily play the game in:
• English
• German
• French.
Language distribution directly affects buying behavior, regional sales peaks, and long-term retention. Games with a diverse multilingual audience usually demonstrate stronger global performance and broader revenue stability.
The current Steam user rating for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is fairly positive.
Compared to the studio’s previous release - A Plague Tale: Innocence - the game currently holds a lower rating. Its sales performance is 191% higher relative to A Plague Tale: Innocence over the same number of days after release.
Overall, sales are 202% higher compared to the average performance of the last 4 paid titles released by Asobo Studio. This comparison helps position Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition within the studio’s broader commercial history.
Within the full catalog of the publisher Xbox Game Studios, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition currently ranks 6 among the most financially successful projects
Only game sales are included in the calculations, DLC sales and in-app purchases are excluded.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition: the storefront tied to USD storefront tier (default international) shows $20.99 as of 2026-06-25, with USD reference $20.99. We plug these tracked tiers into the review-based gross model.
Between the earliest stored tier and today, Steam’s USD list price shifted about -65% (tracked from 2020-07-30).