10th September 2025 - The legendary B-17 Flying Fortress returns across multiple projects as MicroProse deepens its commitment to aviation history and immersive experiences.
From in-depth simulations to cooperative adventures and even tabletop strategy, there’s never been a better time to climb aboard.
✈ B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th – Devlog #1 Now Live
The first in a new series of devlogs has just landed for The Bloody 100th. This update lays out what sets the game apart from its predecessors:
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A living crew who grow, struggle, and change with every mission.
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An interactive damage model that makes the Fortress itself feel like the 11th crewmember.
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Critical Events that capture the chaos and drama of real WWII bomber missions.
👉 Read the full devlog here:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1752530/view/512968426890724837
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🎥 The Mighty Eighth VR – Devlog #4 and New Teaser Video
Our VR project, The Mighty Eighth VR, also takes a step forward with Devlog #4, featuring a brand-new teaser video. This short but powerful clip puts you inside the world of the B-17 in virtual reality:
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Stand on a moonlit airstrip among waiting bombers.
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Sit in on a detailed mission briefing.
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Glimpse the eight critical crew roles.
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Experience the chaos of aerial combat and the beauty of the world below.
👉 Watch the teaser video on YouTube: (680) The Mighty Eighth VR | Devlog 4 - YouTube
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🎲 Announcing B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition
MicroProse is also proud to reveal a brand-new tabletop experience: B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition. This cooperative board game recreates the intensity of bomber missions over Europe with:
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Cooperative crew roles like pilot, navigator, bombardier, and gunners.
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High-stakes challenges with flak, fighters, and system failures.
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A mission structure that tests communication, strategy, and nerves under fire.
The board game will be launching soon on Kickstarter. Fans can now sign up to be notified when the campaign goes live.
👉 Visit the Kickstarter “Notify Me” page here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microprose/b-17-flying-fortress-the-bloody-100th-board-game
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B-17G for Microsoft Flight Simulator – New Video Update
The B-17G for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 & 2024 project continues to take shape. Developed in collaboration with Hangar Thirteen and the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, this add-on brings the legendary Flying Fortress into MSFS with exceptional fidelity.
To give you a taste of progress, we’ve released a short new video showcasing the aircraft in flight. From its detailed 3D model to the sense of weight and presence in the skies, this update offers a glimpse of how the Fortress is coming to life in the simulator.
👉 Watch the new B-17G video: B-17 Flying Fortress for MSFS 2024 | Development Update
Closing Thoughts
From deep-dive simulations to immersive VR, cooperative board games, and high-fidelity flight sim add-ons, MicroProse is expanding the B-17 legacy across every platform. Whether in the cockpit, in VR, at the table, or soaring in Microsoft Flight Simulator, there’s a B-17 experience for everyone.
Clear skies,
The MicroProse Team