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Before you start your download, it is essential to consider your PC hardware. Modern simulators are demanding. To get the most out of the high-resolution textures and complex physics, you will want a solid CPU and a dedicated graphics card. While many of these titles can be played with a mouse and keyboard, investing in a flight stick or a HOTAS setup will significantly enhance the feeling of being in control.

When Microsoft returned to the genre after a 14-year hiatus, it changed the game. Available via the or Steam , this simulator streams the entire planet from Bing Maps. You can download the base client (~150GB), but the magic happens in the cloud.

Here are the heavy hitters you can download right now.

Ensure you have at least 200GB free on your C: drive or an alternate SSD. The downloader needs room for temporary files and extraction.