MSFS 2024 Sim Update 6 is already available on all platforms, according to the official briefing published on August 14, 2026. The announcement also sets out three Twitch flights departing from Bordeaux on August 17, 19 and 21 as part of the sixth anniversary of Microsoft Flight Simulator’s launch on August 18, 2026.
At a glance
- The official briefing published on 2026-08-14 confirms that Sim Update 6 is available on all platforms.
- The anniversary program includes Twitch livestreams from Bordeaux on August 17 at 18:00 UTC, August 19 at 18:00 UTC and August 21 at 21:00 UTC.
- The east-to-west circumnavigation accompanies the sixth anniversary of Microsoft Flight Simulator’s launch, scheduled for August 18, 2026.
- A new version of Famous Flyer 10: Boeing 707-320C, developed with iniBuilds and Working Title, was released earlier in the week.
The official briefing presents the update’s main highlights: the return of bush trips, support for Nvidia DLSS 4.5, updates for numerous aircraft, and thousands of fixes and improvements. These details give players a clearer picture of the update’s scope, while the anniversary flights provide a community event that can already be planned.
The announcement does not introduce a new commercial release. No price, edition, preorder or early access is mentioned. The confirmed information concerns Sim Update 6 and the anniversary program.
Sim Update 6 is already available
Sim Update 6 is presented as available on all platforms, although the briefing does not provide a detailed list of the machines concerned. The wording confirms broad availability without allowing precise compatibility to be assigned to a particular console or store.
The update includes more than technical maintenance. Bush trips return among the highlighted activities, while Nvidia DLSS 4.5 appears in the listed improvements. The briefing also mentions numerous updated aircraft and thousands of fixes and improvements, but it does not describe every change.
- Availability: Sim Update 6 is announced for all platforms.
- Activities: bush trips return among the highlighted features.
- Technology: Nvidia DLSS 4.5 appears in the official summary.
- Content: several aircraft receive updates.
What players can judge from the announcement
For regular Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, the clearest signal is the range of the update. The return of bush trips affects the available activities, aircraft updates affect the plane roster, and DLSS 4.5 addresses the technical side. The briefing gives no performance figures, so it does not support promises of a specific frame-rate increase, resolution or ideal setting.
The phrase “thousands of fixes” indicates the announced scale of the work without identifying the problems addressed. Players therefore have one firm reference point: the update is available, but the briefing does not provide a complete change list.
A new version of Famous Flyer 10: Boeing 707-320C was also released earlier in the week. It was developed with iniBuilds and Working Title. The exact release date is not provided, so its precise place in the content calendar remains unclear.
Three flights will leave Bordeaux
The Twitch program is the most immediately practical part of the announcement. Microsoft Flight Simulator is planning an east-to-west circumnavigation of the globe departing from Bordeaux. The three announced time slots are:
- August 17, 2026 at 18:00 UTC;
- August 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC;
- August 21, 2026 at 21:00 UTC.
The second event takes place the day after the official anniversary. The briefing connects the flights with the sixth anniversary of Microsoft Flight Simulator’s launch on August 18, 2026, six years after August 18, 2020. The series is therefore both a showcase for the simulator and a community event built around its history.
Hardware prizes are announced for viewers present in the Twitch chat. That wording does not guarantee an individual prize and does not specify its value. The bonus should therefore not be treated as a purchase incentive or as a contest with a guaranteed result.
No price or early access is confirmed
Nothing of the sort appears in the August 14 briefing. “All platforms” confirms the availability of Sim Update 6, but it does not replace a detailed platform list. No edition, price, preorder or early access is mentioned.
For the August 17 event, the practical action is to connect to Twitch, not to make a purchase. Any pricing comparison would require an official listing with the edition, currency and end date of a potential offer. The announcement provides none of those details.
The recent Boeing 707-320C content also needs to be considered separately. Its release earlier in the week and its development partners are confirmed, but its price, distribution platforms and content details are not stated.
The anniversary program gives the update a public face
A comparison with the August 18, 2020 launch remains limited because the briefing includes neither a statistical assessment nor a detailed history of previous versions. It does show a communication built around three elements at once: a substantial update, new aircraft content and a live event. Compared with a simple list of fixes, that combination creates a fuller anniversary week. It is not proof of a change in direction, but it is a meaningful signal for a community that has followed the simulator over time.
For players, the immediate choice is when to follow the program. Sim Update 6 is announced as available, and the three times make it possible to plan a Twitch session around Bordeaux. The prizes should not determine that choice because no individual win is guaranteed. The announcement is useful for its schedule, while purchasing questions remain unanswered.
Three details are still missing
The dates are set, but several details would help players assess the update and the new aircraft content more precisely.
- What precise changes do the bush trips and thousands of fixes bring to the game? This would help distinguish visible improvements from a broad announcement.
- What is the exact release date and price of Famous Flyer 10: Boeing 707-320C? This matters to players deciding whether to buy it.
- Which platforms are covered by the phrase “all platforms”? A detailed list would prevent speculative interpretations.
For now, MSFS 2024 Sim Update 6 is an available update accompanied by a clearly scheduled community event. The series will begin from Bordeaux on August 17, followed by the August 19 and 21 legs. Players can find our gaming articles, the news section and our latest news for the official details. The flight plan is clear; the technical and commercial details still need clarification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Sim Update 6?
The official briefing gives no price for Sim Update 6.
Which edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 should you choose?
No edition is detailed in the August 14, 2026 announcement.
Is the game included in a subscription?
The announcement does not confirm inclusion in any subscription.
Should you wait for a promotion?
No promotion is mentioned, so the announcement does not allow an offer or deadline to be compared.
To keep following the subject, also read our article on MSFS roadmap: Sim Update 6 available on all, our article on MSFS 2024: Sim Update 6 puts Bush Trips back at the heart of the.
Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information used in this article.
- steamcommunity.com: Official Steam briefing “August 13th, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing,” published on 2026-08-14: confirms the availability of Sim Update 6, the highlighted content, the recent release of the Boeing 707-320C and the three anniversary Twitch flights.
