Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, offering one of the most realistic flight experiences in the gaming world, is now joining forces with Netflix’s cult series Stranger Things. This surprising collaboration blends the technical details of the simulation with the mysterious and thrilling atmosphere of the series. This adventure, guided by the character Murray Bauman and his team, invites both avid simulation enthusiasts and fans of the series to the town of Hawkins.
The Stranger Things world meets Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Players will battle against heavy forces and supernatural threats patrolling the quarantined town. In the process, you’ll need to take the pilot’s seat of a Bell UH-1H Huey helicopter to help the townspeople in their perilous encounters. The expansion pack includes five different and challenging missions to test players’ skills.
These missions include suspicious supply operations, breathtaking chases, and high-risk rescue operations. Players don’t even have to leave Hawkins after completing the missions. The development team has integrated a highly detailed map of Hawkins, Indiana into the game.
The explorable areas include over 40 iconic locations familiar from the series. Specifically, landmarks like Starcourt Shopping Mall, Hawkins Middle School, Hawkins National Laboratory, and Hawkins Junkyard have been meticulously modeled and brought to life in the virtual world. This ensures the series’ legacy continues to live on in the gaming experience.
The Stranger Things expansion pack was released to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 users on December 9th. Simultaneously with the final season of the series in the works, this content aims to provide a complementary experience for fans.
What are your thoughts on seeing these kinds of popular culture collaborations in serious simulation games? In your Flight Simulator experience, which regions or aircraft do you prefer to fly with? Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments.
