Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases World Update 22: United States National Parks
Originally published Jul 2, 2026
By Microsoft Flight Simulator Team · Xbox Wire
AI-generated summary based on Xbox Wire · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 3, 2026
Key points
- Microsoft Flight Simulator released World Update 22, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- The update features 31 areas of interest, including national parks and forests, rendered with advanced photogrammetry and digital elevation modeling.
- The update includes new missions for players to explore the natural beauty of U.S. national parks and forests.
Microsoft Flight Simulator has released World Update 22, which features detailed recreations of U.S. national parks and forests. The update celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States and includes 31 areas of interest rendered with advanced photogrammetry and digital elevation modeling. The update also includes new missions for players to explore these iconic landscapes. The development team collaborated with Bing Places, Vexcel, Gaya, and Asobo to create this update. The United States National Parks and Forests are highlighted for their natural beauty and historical significance.
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