In a nutshell

• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adds a Stranger Things Expansion, letting players explore Hawkins and the Upside Down.
• New Hawkins Heli-Tours feature iconic locations like Palace Arcade, Family Video, and Lovers Lake using the Bell UH-1H “Huey.”
• The crossover ties into Stranger Things Season 5, blending aviation gameplay with supernatural missions.

Xbox has announced that the Stranger Things expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available.

Stranger Things Expansion Lands in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Players can now experience Hawkins like never before with the Stranger Things Expansion, available via the in-sim Marketplace. The crossover lets fans participate in missions inspired by the hit Netflix series, timed to the release of Stranger Things Season 5.

Gamers will be tasked with helping Hawkins residents in their final strange adventures against the Upside Down, blending aviation gameplay with supernatural themes.

Hawkins Helicopter Tours

The expansion introduces a quirky new feature: Hawkins Heli-Tours, a chopper service offering aerial views of iconic Stranger Things locations. From Palace Arcade and Family Video to Lovers Lake, players can explore the town’s landmarks while uncovering mysterious activities in the skies.

The helicopter of choice is the Bell UH-1H “Huey”, adding authenticity to the experience. Rumors of odd cargo and late-night flights tie directly into the show’s eerie atmosphere.