Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has released World Update 22: US National Parks ahead of its planned July 4 launch date. The free update is available now for players on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5, adding new scenery, guided activities, and a new aircraft focused on some of the most recognizable landscapes in the United States.
The update expands the simulator with 30 locations across American national parks. These include areas around the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mount Rushmore, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, and other major landmarks. Players can explore them freely or use new guided tours designed around selected locations.
World Update 22 is one of the more visually focused additions released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 so far. The simulator has always used real world locations as part of its appeal, but national parks are particularly suited to low altitude flying, sightseeing routes, and slower aircraft where the landscape becomes the main attraction.
World Update 22 adds new parks, tours, and a free aircraft
The update is free, but you need to download the World Update 22 package from the in game marketplace after making sure Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is fully updated.
| New content | What it adds |
|---|---|
| 30 US national park locations | Expanded scenery across major American landscapes |
| Grand Canyon | Improved recreation of one of the best known natural landmarks in the United States |
| Yellowstone | New areas to explore across the park and surrounding terrain |
| Rocky Mountain region | Mountain landscapes suited to scenic routes and lower altitude flights |
| Bryce Canyon tour | A guided activity through the park’s rock formations |
| Grand Teton tour | A guided route focused on mountain scenery and lakes |
| Grand Canyon tour | A sightseeing flight through one of the update’s central locations |
| Goodyear Blimp | A new free aircraft for sightseeing flights |
The Goodyear Blimp is a fitting addition for an update built around sightseeing. It gives players a slower way to explore stadiums, cities, and natural landmarks without needing to focus on high speed flying or complex aircraft systems.
How to download World Update 22 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
To access the new content, open Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and check that the game has installed its latest update. After that, enter the marketplace and search for World Update 22: US National Parks. Download the free package, then restart the simulator if required.
Once it is installed, the new locations and guided tours should appear in the world map and activity menus. The update is available across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5, so the content is not limited to one platform.
National parks are a natural fit for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator works well when it gives players a reason to explore a specific region rather than simply fly between airports. World Update 22 does that by focusing on places where the journey itself is the attraction.
The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton are locations many people may never visit in person. The update cannot replace seeing them directly, but it offers a detailed virtual way to explore the scale of those landscapes from the air.
For players who enjoy scenic flying more than complex procedures, World Update 22 is likely to be one of the better free updates for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
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