May 21st, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing

Weekly RecapPublic testing of the ongoing Sim Update 5.1 Beta continues. This test build is specifically targeted to address player concerns about stability, low memory warnings, and avionics issues, particularly on consoles. In case you missed it, you can read the full release notes for test build 1.7.28.0 here. If you would like to join the optional public test, you can find instructions for all platforms (PC-MS Store, PC-Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStaiton 5) on our forums here. For everyone participating in the beta, we encourage you to please complete the feedback surveys for your platform by voting in the polls here.Next week we have a special livestream event in partnership with MOZA! Join our Community Managers Chewwy94 and SeedyL plus Zak from MOZA and popular MSFS livestreamer Twotonemurphy as they demonstrate several of MOZA's flight sim peripherals in a variety of aviation scenarios including airliners, GA, helicopters, gliders, military, and more! There will be a prize draw where one lucky viewer from Twitch chat will win a MOZA AB6, so you don't want to miss this broadcast! You can watch this event starting at 1700 UTC on Wednesday, May 27 on the Official MSFS Twitch channel.Finally, we are excited to announce our Top Sellers Sale to celebrate the most popular products on both the MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024 Marketplaces! For seven days starting May 21st, save up to 80% on Top Sellers from the Marketplace! To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace in MSFS (2020) or MSFS 2024, scroll down to the Top Sellers Sale row, then select 'See All' and look for the savings!Click here to continue reading the rest of the Weekly Briefing!

May 22, 2026 - 08:01

Weekly Recap

Public testing of the ongoing Sim Update 5.1 Beta continues. This test build is specifically targeted to address player concerns about stability, low memory warnings, and avionics issues, particularly on consoles. In case you missed it, you can read the full release notes for test build 1.7.28.0 here. If you would like to join the optional public test, you can find instructions for all platforms (PC-MS Store, PC-Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStaiton 5) on our forums here. For everyone participating in the beta, we encourage you to please complete the feedback surveys for your platform by voting in the polls here.

Next week we have a special livestream event in partnership with MOZA! Join our Community Managers Chewwy94 and SeedyL plus Zak from MOZA and popular MSFS livestreamer Twotonemurphy as they demonstrate several of MOZA's flight sim peripherals in a variety of aviation scenarios including airliners, GA, helicopters, gliders, military, and more! There will be a prize draw where one lucky viewer from Twitch chat will win a MOZA AB6, so you don't want to miss this broadcast! You can watch this event starting at 1700 UTC on Wednesday, May 27 on the Official MSFS Twitch channel.

Finally, we are excited to announce our Top Sellers Sale to celebrate the most popular products on both the MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024 Marketplaces! For seven days starting May 21st, save up to 80% on Top Sellers from the Marketplace! To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace in MSFS (2020) or MSFS 2024, scroll down to the Top Sellers Sale row, then select 'See All' and look for the savings!

Click here to continue reading the rest of the Weekly Briefing!

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