October 9, 2025 - The wait is over. The legendary Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress is now available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history to life for a new generation of virtual pilots.
Rebuilt with unparalleled attention to historical and technical accuracy, the B-17G Flying Fortress is the first release in MicroProse’s Heritage Valor Collection - a series dedicated to preserving aviation heritage through world-class simulation experiences.
“We’re thrilled to finally let players take the controls of this incredible aircraft,” said Sérgio Costa, Product Development Manager at MicroProse. “The B-17G represents the bravery and perseverance of those who flew her, and we wanted to make sure that spirit could be felt in every rivet, every sound, every flight.”
A Living Legend
Every part of the aircraft has been crafted with precision - from the bomb bay and turrets to the pilot’s station, crew compartments, and tail gunner position. Authentic sounds were recorded directly from the flying B-17 “Sentimental Journey”, while experts familiar with the real aircraft helped tune its flight dynamics and systems behavior.
Optional modern avionics offer additional navigational capabilities, while period-correct instruments allow pilots to experience the plane exactly as it was flown in the 1940s.
The B-17G Flying Fortress launches today in Early Access, offering sim pilots the chance to experience and help shape the aircraft’s continued development.
At launch, players can expect:
- Initial flight model built specifically for MSFS 2024,
- Authentic 3D model with hand-crafted 4K PBR textures,
- Fully modeled cockpit, panels, and instruments,
- Wwise engine and cockpit sounds recorded from the real aircraft (WIP),
- Five liveries,
- Simple crew customization via an in-sim clipboard
The Road Ahead
The Early Access phase marks only the beginning. Over the coming weeks, MicroProse will deliver bi-weekly updates featuring new features and refinements - including additional liveries, a crew configuration system, optional modern avionics, maintenance mode, a paint kit, and compatibility with MSFS 2024’s walk-around system.
The final release version will complete the experience - and development will continue even beyond that, with new content and community-driven improvements.
Fly History Today
The B-17G Flying Fortress is not just an add-on - it’s a living tribute to the courage, ingenuity, and resilience that defined a generation.
Take off today and experience the roar of four Wright Cyclone engines, the challenge of precision flying, and the unmatched legacy of the Flying Fortress.
Available now in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 through Just Flight.
The MSFS 2020 version will follow.
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