Fly Over Hawkins: Stranger Things Expansion Lands in Flight Simulator
Stranger Things meets Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. On 9 Dec 2025, a new expansion brings Hawkins, a Huey helicopter and iconic show locales to the skies.
And when you thought Flight Simulator 2024 was all about real-world aviation, Netflix swerves in with a crossover no one asked for but everyone will try. Stranger Things is joining the sim on 9 December 2025, bringing a Hawkins-branded Huey and landmarks from the show. It’s a quirky mix of horror nostalgia and serious sim flying — and yes, it actually fits.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Stranger Things is teaming up with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in a new expansion launching 9 Dec 2025.
- The update includes a Hawkins-themed Huey helicopter and familiar locations from the show.
- Missions take place under “Hawkins Heli-Tours”.
- No confirmation yet on price.
- Drops just after the game’s PS5 launch, likely pulling in new players.
What’s included in the crossover
You get a themed aircraft, a chunk of Hawkins recreated in-game, and a set of helicopter tours.
- Huey helicopter with Hawkins Heli-Tours livery
- Iconic Stranger Things locations reconstructed in the sim
- Scenic mission routes over Hawkins
The Huey makeover is the star here. It’s the kind of “fan moment” add-on that breaks the sim’s usual serious tone without turning it into a gimmick. Flying around Hawkins in a military-era chopper feels right for the show’s aesthetics.
Why this crossover matters
It’s odd. It’s fun. And it opens the sim to more people.
- Pulls in Stranger Things fans who’ve never touched a flight sim
- Gives current players a break from realistic routes
- Likely boosts third-party modding interest
- Highlights Microsoft’s push toward themed content
Flight Simulator has always been about authenticity, but injecting a slice of Hawkins shows Microsoft is more open to pop-culture moments. If that means more playful updates, great — we already have plenty of realism.
What we still don’t know
Not everything is confirmed, and a few details are missing.
- No clarity on pricing
- No full map reveal — only hints of Hawkins landmarks
- No confirmation of supernatural elements
- Unknown mission variety outside the Heli-Tours branding
Right now, we know the helicopter and the town are coming. Everything else is still a bit… Upside Down.
Should you try it in the UAE?
If you already spend time flying over Dubai or Abu Dhabi in MSFS, this is a fun change of scenery. It’s light, nostalgic, and gives you something quirky to show friends — even the ones who don’t care about aircraft models or IFR procedures.
If Stranger Things made you emotional back in 2016 (and again in Season 4), flying over Hawkins is a nice throwback.
FAQ
When does the Stranger Things update launch?
9 December 2025.
What new content is included?
A Hawkins-themed Huey helicopter and locations from the show, along with sightseeing missions.
Is the update free?
Still unconfirmed.
What platforms support it?
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Are monsters or the Upside Down included?
No signs of supernatural content yet — only aerial exploration.
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