Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 just dropped one of the most unexpected crossovers in gaming history. The acclaimed flight sim has teamed up with Netflix to bring the world of Stranger Things directly into the cockpit, and it’s completely free for all players.
Welcome to Hawkins Heli-tours
Set in 1987, just after the devastating earthquake that rocked Hawkins, players can now explore the iconic small town through a new helicopter tour service run by none other than Murray Bauman. The eccentric conspiracy theorist claims it’s the perfect time to launch a sightseeing operation, despite the town being under lockdown with heavy patrols and supernatural threats lurking around every corner.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces Netflix’s Stranger Things expansion, out Dec 9
📡 Recreation of Hawkins with more than 40 iconic locations
🚁 Five exhilarating missionsFull details: https://t.co/JyB4LkMSzO pic.twitter.com/XsmGzt52Mb
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 9, 2025
The expansion centers around the Bell UH-1H Huey helicopter, which players can pilot both in story missions and free flight mode. This isn’t your typical tourist chopper, and that’s exactly the point. Fans will recognize over 40 recreated locations from the series, including Palace Arcade, Family Video, Lovers Lake, and the ominous Hawkins National Laboratory.
Missions that push the limits
The expansion delivers five adrenaline-pumping missions that blend the simulator’s realism with the show’s supernatural mystery. Voiced by the original actor, Murray guides players through shady supply operations, high-stakes rescues, and close-call chases that pull you deeper into Hawkins’ darkest secrets. Without spoiling anything, these missions involve both the real world and the Upside Down, promising intense gameplay that goes beyond typical flight sim fare.
Free for all simmers
Microsoft has made this expansion available at no cost across all platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Cloud Gaming. Players just need to update their simulator to the latest version and grab the Stranger Things package from the in-game marketplace. The free Huey helicopter becomes permanently available in your aircraft selection, even outside the story missions.
This collaboration arrives just as Stranger Things gears up for its final season, making it a perfect time for fans to revisit Hawkins from an entirely new perspective. Whether you’re a hardcore flight sim enthusiast or a Stranger Things superfan curious about aviation, this expansion offers something genuinely unique.
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