Stranger Things Gets New Collab with An Unexpected Classic Gaming Franchise (And It’s Free)

Now that Season 5 of Stranger Things is being made, you see the show’s branding everywhere – from waffles and cereal at the grocery store to a new Dungeons & Dragons set. But the latest collaboration might surprise you: a Stranger Things expansion is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Fans of Stranger Things will soon be able to experience the show’s world within Microsoft Flight Simulator. The popular flight simulation franchise recently launched on PlayStation, and now it’s adding even more excitement with a free expansion. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Stranger Things is available to download for existing players – here’s a preview of what you can expect.

Stranger Things Arrives in Microsoft Flight Simulator With Free Expansion

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a classic series that first launched in 1982. After a long break, it returned with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Like previous versions, this installment lets players fly a variety of real-world planes. A free expansion is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, featuring content inspired by the Netflix show Stranger Things. If you already own the game, you can get the new content by simply updating to the latest version.

Many people have been wondering what a Stranger Things expansion would look like in a game like Flight Simulator. Luckily, Microsoft just released a trailer showing off the new content. It includes a detailed digital map of Hawkins, Indiana, featuring over 40 locations from the show. Players will be able to fly over recognizable spots like Hawkins Middle School and the Junkyard. You can see a preview of the Stranger Things world in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 by watching the announcement trailer below.

The new free expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator doesn’t just offer familiar places to explore. Players can take helicopter tours of Hawkins led by Murray Bauman, a character from the Stranger Things storyline now included in the game. The recent trailer hints that there’s more to discover than just the locations themselves – what secrets might you find while flying over Hawkins, Indiana?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available to play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The standard version of the game costs $69.99, and a new update featuring content from Stranger Things is available at no extra cost. It’s also included with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, or Premium subscription.

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2025-12-09 17:40