Unless specified, all HiFi product updates are cumulative, meaning that you only need to install the latest update “over the top” of your existing version. To install, simply click your update below and “open” the file when it has finished downloading. Follow the prompts and/or manually extract the contents to a temporary directory, then run the included .exe file.
Each update has an included “revisions.rtf” or “revisions.txt” file, located in the installation path after update, indicating the changes, fixes and enhancements specific to that version.
Open Beta updates are optional. Version/Build numbers are indicated in your application main screen and can be compared with the Version/Build numbers shown in the downloads page. By default, all Active Sky applications automatically notify you when a new official build is available, unless you’ve disabled this message in settings.
Please choose your product:
Active Sky FS
Active Sky P3D v6
Active Sky P3D (v4/v5)
Active Sky XP 12 (X-Plane 12)
Active Sky XP (X-Plane 11)
Active Sky for Prepar3D v4
Active Sky 2016
Active Sky Cloud Art
Active Sky Next
Earlier Legacy Product
BETA version updates, if available, are provided at your own risk, are a work-in-progress, and may contain bugs/issues.
Active Sky FS
To update an existing ASFS installation, simply download and install the package over the top of your existing installation.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Official | Active Sky FS Official Version for MSFS2020 and MSFS2024 | 9115 | 180MB | Download Link |
Active Sky P3D v6
To update an existing ASP6 installation, simply download and install the package over the top of your existing installation.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Official | Active Sky P3D v6 Installer/Updater – Update 123123 with P3D v6.1 Support | 8765 | 337MB | Download Link |
For ASCA Compatibility with ASP6, please download the 070323 update from the ASCA section!
Active Sky P3D (v4/v5)
To update an existing ASP3D installation, simply download and install the package over the top of your existing installation.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Official | ASP3D Full Installer/Update 060623 (Supports P3D v5.4, P3D v5.3, P3D v5.3 HF1, P3D v5.3 HF1 + Lights Fix Update, P3D v5.3 with HF2, P3D v5.2 with HF1, v5.1 with HF1, P3D v5.0 with HF2, and P3D v4.5 with HF3) | 8557 | 253MB | Download Link |
Active Sky XP 12 (for X-Plane 12)
ASXP12’s updates are provided as full versions that can also be downloaded and installed over the top of your existing installation to update.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Official | ASXP12 Official Installer with 101824 Update | 9057 | 218mb | Download Link |
| Previous Version | ASXP12 Official Installer/Updater with 013024 Update | 8795 | 218mb | Download Link |
Active Sky XP (for X-Plane 11)
ASXP’s updates are provided as full versions that can also be downloaded and installed over the top of your existing installation to update.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Official | ASXP Installer/Updater 052623 for X-Plane 11 | 8546 | 252MB | Download Link |
ASP4 (previous retired product replaced by ASP3D)
ASP4 IS NOT FOR SALE and the download links here are offered only for those who previously purchased an ASP4 license and need a new download. If you would like to purchase Active Sky for either P3D v4 or v5, please see the ASP3D product and the relevant requirements including minimum P3D versions.
ASP4 is NOT COMPATIBLE with P3Dv3. See AS16 for P3Dv3 for P3Dv3 compatibility.
If you own an AS16 for P3D license, you can use the same license for ASP4, and vice versa.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Update | ASP4 Update 041520 (with P3D 4.5 HF3 compatibility) | 7410 | 80MB | Download Link |
| Full Version | Active Sky for P3Dv4 (ASP4) | 7410 | 211MB | Download Link |
Update items install “over the top” of your existing installation. Full Version items are intended for new installations.
Active Sky 2016
AS16 for P3D is NOT COMPATIBLE with P3Dv4. See ASP4 for P3Dv4 compatibility.
If you own an ASP4 license, you can use the same license for AS16 for P3D , and vice versa.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Official Update for FSX | AS16 for FSX + Update 102521 with FSX:SE latest update support | 7968 | 131MB | Download Link |
| Official Update for P3D v3 | AS16 for P3D v3 + Update 031519 | 7013 | 128MB | Download Link |
| Full Version | Active Sky 2016 for FSX + Update 102521 (Compatible with FSX and FSX:SE) | 7968 | 237MB | Download Link |
| Full Version | Active Sky 2016 for P3D v3 (Compatible with Prepar3D v3.2.3+ through 3.4.22) | 7013 | 235MB | Download Link |
Active Sky Cloud Art
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Official | ASCA Update 070323 (updates an existing ASCA installation) | 8584 | 451MB | Download Link |
| Official | ASCA Full Installer 070323 (New ASCA installation) | 8584 | 957MB | Download Link |
| Official | ASCA HD Content (optional) 070323 (New ASCA installation) | 8584 | 1.5GB | Download Link |
Active Sky Next For FSX (Non-Steam)
Active Sky Next is available in three variations: FSX (Non-Steam), Steam DLC, or P3D. Please make sure you download from the appropriate section depending on your desired variation.
This section is for the NON-Steam DLC ASN Product purchased from simulation add-on resellers other than Steam. Updates listed here DO NOT APPLY to “Active Sky Next: Steam Edition DLC” purchased through steam. See the next section for Steam Edition DLC updates.
Updates can be installed over the top of any existing version number. Full Versions should be installed when no previous version exists, or you want to perform a clean installation. When performing a clean installation, make sure to uninstall your previous version first.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Update |
Service Pack 5 + Hotfix 021517 – ASN for FSX |
B6255 | 109MB | Download Link |
| Full Version | ASN for FSX with Service Pack 5 – Full Version Compatible with FSX SP2, FSX Acceleration, and FSX:SE |
B6255 | 213MB | Download Link |
Active Sky Next: Steam Edition DLC
This section is for the Steam DLC version of ASN purchased through Steam only as DLC for FSX:SE. Dovetail no longer supports FSX:SE addon/DLC updates so we are providing an external update here for your convenience.
Please make sure you have enabled/installed the ASN: Steam Edition DLC through Steam and have run the configuration tool at least once before running the update. Please also make sure FSX:SE and the existing ASN configuration tool/app is closed before running the update.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Open Beta Update |
Update 102521 Open Beta Update for ASN: Steam Edition – Compatible with FSX:SE (including the recent public beta) |
B7968 | 6MB | Download Link |
Active Sky Next For Prepar3D (Compatible with Prepar3D v2.5x and v3.x Only)
Active Sky Next is available in two variations: FSX or P3D. Please make sure you download from the appropriate section depending on your desired variation.
Updates can be installed over the top of any existing version number. Full Versions should be installed when no previous version exists, or you want to perform a clean installation. When performing a clean installation, make sure to uninstall your previous version first.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Update | Service Pack 5 + Hotfix 013117 – ASN for P3D Compatible with P3D v2.5 and P3D v3.0, v3.1, v3.2, v3.3, v3.4.9, v3.4.14, v3.4.18, v3.4.22 |
B6255 | 109MB | Download Link |
| Full Version | ASN for P3D v2.5/v3.X with Service Pack 5 + HF 121916 – Full Version Compatible with P3D v2.5 and P3D v3.0, v3.1, v3.2, v3.3, v3.4.14, v3.4.18, v3.4.22 |
B6255 | 191MB | Download Link |
| Full Version (Older Version) |
ASN for P3D v2.4 SP1B Full Version Compatible with P3D v2.4 |
B5410 | 190MB | Download Link |
Active Sky 2012
To update to SP3, first apply the SP2 Official update then the SP3 update.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Update | SP3 Software Update | B5354 | 19MB | Download Now |
| Update | SP2 Software and Graphics Update | B4826 | 610MB | Download Now |
Active Sky Evolution
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Update | SP5 | B709 | 9MB | Download Now |
X Pax
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Update | SP2 | B356 | 5MB | Download Now |
ASv6.5
B552 (SU3 Prerequisite) is required before applying the SU3 update.
TYPE |
NAME |
VERSION |
SIZE |
LINK |
| Update | SU3 Official | SU3 | 2MB | Download Now |
| Update | SU3 Prerequisite | B552 | 6MB | Download Now |