Downloads

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

OPEN BETA Active Sky FS OPEN BETA with MSFS2020 and MSFS2024 support 9089 180MB Download Link
Official Active Sky FS Official Version for MSFS2020 9019 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
Compatible with FSX SP2, FSX Acceleration, and FSX:SE

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
* OPEN BETA software (listed with an asterisk and named OPEN BETA, if currently available, optionally) is provided as a convenience and a means to test an update before it is ready for general release.  BETA software can and usually will contain bugs and other issues.  Use at your own risk.