Flight Simulator 24 Update: Sim Update 7.1 (1.9.21.0)

Asobo Studio and Microsoft have released Sim Update 7.1 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, pushing the game to build version 1.9.21.0 on PC. The update is available now through Steam.

Community Folder Warning

If you play on PC, the development team is flagging an important heads-up: outdated packages sitting in your community folder can cause unexpected performance problems and erratic behaviour after this update. If you notice longer-than-usual loading times or crashes, try moving your community packages to a separate folder and relaunching the sim before anything else.

What's in Sim Update 7.1

The full breakdown of fixes, changes, and improvements is detailed in the official release notes linked by the team. Given the patch's point-release nature, the focus is likely on stability and refinement rather than sweeping new content, but players are encouraged to check the notes directly for the complete list.

How to Update

The update should download automatically through Steam. If it doesn't appear, restart the Steam client and check for updates manually.

Read the full Sim Update 7.1 release notes on Steam