At the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 7, 2026, Microsoft and Asobo Studio officially announced World Update 22: US National Parks for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This free update celebrates America's natural heritage and was released on July 4, 2026, just in time for Independence Day.<br /><br />Key Highlights of World Update 22<br /><br />30+ National Parks & Monuments: Covers massive natural areas across 12 US states, including Arizona, California, Utah, and Wyoming.<br /><br />Visual Improvements: Features updated elevation data, high-resolution aerial imagery, and 46 new Points of Interest (POIs).<br /><br />Free Goodyear Blimp: The iconic airship is now available to all players as a free flyable aircraft.<br /><br />New Activities: Includes three new Guided Tours and nine new Discovery Flights across the updated regions.<br /><br />The showcase trailer also teased the return of competitive air racing in Fall 2026. The National Championship Air Races will feature a new racing venue in Roswell, New Mexico. This multiplayer mode will be a free expansion and will include plane classes like Jet, Biplane, and Unlimited.<br /><br />The update is available now for free on the in-game marketplace for Xbox Series X|S, PC (including Xbox Game Pass), and PlayStation 5.
