Majestic Dash-8 Q400 to be developed for MSFS, waiting for SDK improvements

Or Black Square.

A Black Square Q400/300/200/100 would be my pick if one is developed!

Majestic Provides Quick Update on Q400 for MSFS - FSNews
From a systems standpoint, the developer indicated that most systems are largely ready, but the full flight deck remodel must first be completed before the team can properly integrate everything and begin full-scale testing. This suggests that the project continues to progress internally, even if public updates have been relatively limited.

[Majestic Dash 8 Q400 aircraft preview parked on apron in Microsoft Flight Simulator](https://cdn.fsnew

The team also addressed concerns about the lack of frequent development updates. They explained that their silence should not be interpreted as the project being abandoned. Instead, development continues steadily behind the scenes, with team members balancing the project alongside their daily work and personal commitments, which can involve long working hours.

Majestic Dash 8 Q400 turboprop engine and propeller detail in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Majestic also noted that they plan to share additional images or updates when they are ready to present the current state of the aircraft in a more meaningful way. For now, the team prefers to avoid sharing unfinished previews and instead provide updates when there is clear progress to showcase.

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The Dash 8 Q400 is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated turboprop aircraft in flight simulation, particularly due to the highly detailed version previously released for Prepar3D. Because of this reputation, many sim pilots continue to follow the progress of the Microsoft Flight Simulator version closely as development moves forward.

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It seems as though they intend to push ahead with development without periodic updates for the community. I for one prefer this method. Personally, I don’t see what benefit we get out of their detailing every step of development. When it’s ready, we’ll know…

While I am super excited to hear that they are progressing with development, as this will be a day one purchase for me when ever it releases, I am disappointment that it still seems to be at least year or more fore it will be ready. :frowning:

Whenever it comes, it is a day one purchase for me.

Maybe in MSFS 2028? :slightly_smiling_face:

It might even beat the 757 :face_with_hand_over_mouth:

In the past few years, Majestic has posted an update around this time, or during FSExpo, but not this year… I’m surprised that they haven’t at least posted anything to at least let people know they are still working on the project… I’d hate for this to turn into Vapour-ware…

Mostly we’ve been burned soooo many times before, it’s nice to get an occasional update the project is still in progress. Frankly, I get excited by people saying they’re going to be releasing ā€œso-and-soā€, but if I never see it, oh well. I have enough planes to fly. Too many. Planes I love.

In this particular case I remember 20 years ago, for years, all I ever saw was people wondering if they’d ever release the plane for FSX… was it ever released?

I’m happy for you guys that they did actually give a positive update for this product here.. Hopefully you get it someday.

How bad is the Virtualcol 300, I’m almost considering that at this point?

I don’t own it but I’ve seen some user feedback on that airplane and all were pretty negative. There are so many other great airplanes to fly in the sim, so I’ll surely skip Virtualcol and hope that Majestic is still silently working on the -400.

That’s probably the reasoned approach.

But don’t hold your breath. :slightly_smiling_face:

Miltech announced at FSExpo that they’re developing a Dash 8. Their teaser showed PAL Aerospace, and they haven’t said if they’re doing a passenger version, too, but I’ll take whatever I can get at this point.

https://msfsaddons.com/2026/06/15/miltech-previewed-the-u-2-at-fsexpo-then-hid-a-dash-8-in-the-rain/

Now that is interesting…

Update from Majestic on the Q400, with the first actual video of it in MSFS (MSFS 2024), and also some photos of the exterior model: Majestic Software Q400 July 2026 Progression Update — MJC8 Q400 forums

If you want to skip directly to the video of it in MSFS 2024, here is the video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8PRkTNtVL7s

Slow progress but progress. But it definately wont’t be finished any time soon. The fact that they are still mainly developping in MSFS2020 is ringing alarm bells.

At this pace this will take years. I’m placing my bets on 2030 but hopefully I’m wrong.

agree if they need help to finace it then we can,donate.