# Sci-Fi Show Flight Simulators There's a Stranger Things Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Expansion By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-12-10 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024 References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/20825-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-takes-off-with-free-stranger-things-expansion-into-hawkins-and-the-upside-down/) & [news.xbox](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/12/09/netflix-stranger-things-coming-to-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024/)  Now available across Xbox, PC, cloud, and [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Console-VR-simulations), there's a free update and Stranger Things [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-1) Flight Simulator 2024 expansion that invites fans of the hit [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-vr) series to explore Hawkins, Indiana, like never before. With this tie-in flight simulator experience, fans can make the most of more than 40 locations pulled from the show, which will provide unique aerial views of the Starcourt Mall, the Hawkins National Laboratory and a new perspective of the Upside Down. And with this expansion, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 users will see familiar faces from the series, like Murray Bauman. As the final episodes of Stranger Things' last season continue to drop throughout December, interactive experiences like this keep fans invested in the 80s world in chaos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 56% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Entertainment-gaming Collaborations:** The fusion of popular TV shows with gaming platforms creates unique hybrid experiences that captivate fans and gamers alike. - **Interactive Storytelling:** Immersive digital environments that allow users to explore narrative worlds from beloved TV series redefine audience engagement. - **Transmedia Experiences:** Cross-platform expansions that blend show-based content with interactive gameplay provide expansive entertainment experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** The integration of beloved TV show content into video games highlights new avenues for reaching wider gaming audiences. - **Streaming Services:** Enhanced interactive content tied to streaming hits can boost viewer retention and attract new subscribers. - **Augmented Reality:** Augmented reality experiences featuring story elements from popular series offer fans new ways to interact with their favorite characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Promotional Game-Themed Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-game-pass-promotion.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Flight Simulation Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yawman-arrow.md) - [Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-flight-school.md) - [Premium Flight Simulator Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-r-1-flightstick.md) - [Authentically Designed Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrustmaster-tca-flight-controller.md) - [High-End VR Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-orlando-rentals.md) - [Next-Gen Aviation Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-flight-simulator-series.md) - [Cockpit-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superior-cockpit-room.md)