Re-released by Dovetail Games, this version includes all content from the Gold Edition (Base + Acceleration expansion). It features updated multiplayer via Steam, improved stability for Windows 8.1/10, and minor performance tweaks.

Since the original release, FSX has evolved to remain playable on modern hardware:

Released in , FSX was the tenth major installment in Microsoft’s legendary simulation series. It introduced several "firsts" for the franchise:

Based on the FSX engine (Microsoft ESP), Prepar3D is a professional-grade evolution often used by students and commercial operators. Technical Requirements (Standard Edition)

It was the first in the series to be released on DVD-ROM and was marketed as a showcase for DirectX 10 and Windows Vista.

Unlike previous versions that were purely open-ended, FSX added mission-based gameplay with over 55 structured challenges, ranging from search-and-rescue to competitive racing.