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Microsoft Flight Simulator’s World Update 23 launched on October 26, 2026, as a free update covering Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
What is in the free update?
The official release announcement lists 77 points of interest, updated city areas and five handcrafted airports:
- Kärdla, Estonia — EEKA
- Jūrmala, Latvia — EVJA
- Palanga International, Lithuania — EYPA
- Warsaw-Babice, Poland — EPBC
- Opole-Kamień Śląski, Poland — EPKN
2020 and 2024 have different mission selections
Both editions receive three Discovery Flights and four landing activities. The 2024 list also includes a Sopot landing challenge, a Tatra National Park guided tour and a rally race. Check the section for your edition in Microsoft’s announcement rather than expecting both activity menus to match.
Our suggestion for a first session is to choose one airport and one nearby city, rather than trying to see the whole region immediately. A short, repeatable route is a useful way to compare scenery and learn your approach without turning the first flight into a long tour. This is a planning suggestion, not a tested performance assessment.
How to get World Update 23
Update the simulator first, then download World Update 23, as Microsoft instructs.
Is the Antonov An-28 included?
The An-28 is a separate paid release. Microsoft’s same-day Local Legend 26 announcement lists the Antonov aircraft in the in-sim Marketplace for $14.99 USD. It describes a twin-turboprop utility aircraft built around short takeoffs and landings. That aircraft price should not be confused with the free World Update.
If you only want the new scenery, start with the free download and aircraft you already have. Consider a separate aircraft purchase after checking its listing, supported edition and whether that flying style interests you.
For the broader difference between buying a game and accessing it through a subscription, see our Xbox Game Pass plan guide.
Details checked October 27, 2026 against the simulator team’s release pages. This is release information, not hands-on testing.
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