The Majestic Software Dash 8 Q400 is an upcoming study-level turboprop airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Based on the developer's highly regarded Prepar3D release, the new version combines Majestic's proprietary aircraft systems with extensive redevelopment for the modern simulator platform rather than serving as a direct port.
Although much of the original systems logic and flight dynamics has been retained, the aircraft is receiving a substantially reworked exterior model and a completely remodeled virtual cockpit. The development team has stated that most systems are already functional, with current efforts focused on integrating them into the new flight deck and preparing the aircraft for large-scale testing.
Majestic continues to rely on its proprietary flight dynamics and systems architecture rather than the default MSFS implementation, preserving the characteristics that made the original Q400 one of the most respected turboprop simulations available. The aircraft is planned for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024.
Development remains a part-time effort, with the team emphasizing quality over release speed. While no release date has been announced, regular preview images and progress reports throughout 2025 and 2026 confirm that development is actively continuing.