March 20, 2025 Development Update

This week’s Screenshot Challenge winner is X user @vp_sim! If you’re interested in participating in our weekly Screenshot Challenges, check out the details in the Community section below.

As announced during last Friday’s Developer Livestream, the Sim Update 2 Public Beta Test will begin very shortly! During the broadcast, Martial mentioned that the beta could begin as early as today (March 20), but we need just a little bit more time to get it ready to release to volunteer testers from the community. As always, watch for news on our official forums or any of our social network accounts for the latest info on when the beta will begin and how you can enroll!

Following the launch of the in-sim Marketplace for MSFS 2024 last week, we’re excited to bring the first batch of products from third-party developers to you this week! There are plenty more releases coming soon, so keep an eye out for your favorite third-party add-ons making their way to the MSFS 2024 Marketplace in the near future!

– MSFS Team

Development Update

Feedback Snapshot

No update this week.

SDK Update

Asobo

No update this week.

Working Title

No update this week.

Marketplace

Featured REleases

This week, we are pleased to highlight TWO products: the C182Q from Carenado and the Jaguar from Azurpoly.

Carenado C182Q for MSFS 2024

The C182Q represents the elegance and reliability that have defined this legendary aircraft family. This versatile single-engine plane has conquered the skies with its exceptional balance between performance and ease of handling.

Its robust high-wing design provides superior stability and excellent visibility, making this aircraft an ideal choice for both novice and experienced pilots. The spacious cabin offers unmatched comfort during short and long-distance flights, comfortably accommodating four passengers with ample luggage space.

Powered by a robust Continental O-470-U 230 HP engine, the C182Q achieves a cruise speed of 144 knots and an impressive range of 840 nautical miles. With its payload capacity, reliable performance, and ease of maintenance, this aircraft continues to be the benchmark for those seeking versatility and excellence in general aviation.

Azurpoly Jaguar for MSFS (2020)

The SEPECAT Jaguar is an emblem born from a Franco-British cooperation, and left its mark on military aviation history with its sleek design and combat efficiency.

It is a supersonic jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike role, and exported to many countries.

Its legacy endures through aircraft still in service in some air forces and its influence on the development of modern fighter jets.

This project is the result of over a year of dedicated development, pushing our standards higher than ever. Azurpoly wanted to create the most accurate and immersive experience, staying true to its unique flight characteristics and operational feel.

Azurpoly is proud to release the Jaguar as the first officially licensed Dassault Aviation military aircraft ever developed for public flight simulation.

Marketplace Releases (MSFS 2020)

Click here for the web-friendly version of the Marketplace Update.

There are 43 NEW and 51 UPDATED products in this week’s Marketplace Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).

New Releases This Week
43 NEW Products: 25 ON PC, 18 ON XBOX
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC	New on PC
New on PC	New on PC	New on PC
New on PC	New on PC	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox		New on PC

Updated This week:
51 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 28 ON PC, 23 ON XBOX
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC	Updated on PC	Updated on PC
Updated on PC	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC
Updated on Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox	Updated on PC and Xbox
	Updated on PC and Xbox

Marketplace Releases (MSFS 2024)

There are 114 NEW and 2 UPDATED products in this week’s Marketplace Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

New This week:
114 NEW Products: 57 ON PC, 57 ON XBOX
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox
New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox	New on PC and Xbox

Updated This week:
2 UPDATED PRODUCTS: 1 ON PC, 1 ON XBOX
	Updated on PC and Xbox

Marketplace Backlog

Current Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) Backlog: 349 Total

BACKLOG: NEW PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	13	12	6	31
Mission	4	24	102	130
Scenery	14	6	1	21
Livery	9	2	2	13
Airport	13	1	13	27
Other	4	0	7	11
Total	57	45	131	233

BACKLOG: UPDATED PRODUCTS

Content Type	In MS Processing	In MS Testing	In 3P Testing	Total
	*Testing Status*
Aircraft	15	9	20	44
Mission	0	0	0	0
Scenery	2	0	2	4
Livery	11	2	7	20
Airport	16	12	18	46
Other	0	0	2	2
Total	44	23	49	116

Third Party Update

No Update this week.

Community

Community Fly-In Friday

Our exploration of World Update XIX: Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana continues this week! This time, we’ll be visiting two more South American countries included in this World Update, Guyana and Suriname!

Our flight will begin at Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown then fly along the Atlantic coastline to Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo.

For the best experience, all pilots should download the FREE World Update XIX: Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana from the in-sim Marketplace.

Click here for event details!

Rise of a Pilot – Career Mode Livestream

Join Microsoft Flight Simulator Community Manager SeedyL – a real-life private and glider pilot and former ground school (classroom) instructor at a flying school – as he teaches viewers about aviation using the Career Mode in Microsoft Flight Simualtor 2024!

In this livestream video series, SeedyL will start a new pilot career in MSFS 2024 and progress through the training and certifications, using the sim to explain aviation concepts and flight techniques encountered throughout Career Mode. If you’re new to flight simming, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about flying, and if you’re an experienced simmer, you can be entertained by SeedyL’s commentary or share your aviation expertise with other viewers in the chat who may have questions.

Viewers in Twitch chat will have the opportunity to vote on how SeedyL’s pilot career should proceed, for example voting on which missions to take next or which certifications to pursue.

SeedyL will be back in the cockpit next week on Tuesday, March 25th. All episodes will be broadcast on our official Twitch channel starting at 11:00am PT (1900 UTC).

Community Video

Last weekend saw the annual FSWeekend event take place at the Aviodrome Aviation Museum in Lelystad, Netherlands! If you weren’t able to attend the event yourself, or are thinking of attending next year, and want a behind the scenes look at Europe’s largest dedicated flight sim event, check out the latest video production from Aviationlads in collaboration with Swiss001!