Since Stranger Things arrived in 2016, there’s been no shortage of experiences inspired by the hit Netflix series. From immersive walkthroughs in major cities to the West End/Broadway stage production, The First Shadow, and various appearances at Universal Studios’ annual Halloween Horror Nights, the franchise is no stranger to inviting fans into the world of Hawkins and the Upside Down beyond the screen.Credit: NetflixThere are also smaller reimaginings: tabletop games, mobile games, and virtual reality experiences. This is all hardly surprising, though, seeing as the show became a global pop-culture phenomenon almost overnight, spawning new seasons and an entire multimedia franchise that includes all those immersive experiences, as well as a comic book series under Dark Horse and several tie-in novels focused on individual characters.Now, with Stranger Things Season 5 finally available on Netflix following a long wait, attention is clearly shifting back onto this massive franchise from all corners. While the fifth season is the last, the Upside Down’s reach continues to go far beyond the flagship series.A New Stranger Things Experience Has ArrivedIf you thought all those other experiences were immersive, “Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024” has just revealed an official Stranger Things add-on. Watch the new trailer below:Related: ‘Stranger Things’ Getting New Season in 2026 Following Series’ PopularityAs seen in the trailer, the experience puts players in the aftermath of the Season 4 finale, which sees “dark wizard” Vecna literally tear Hawkins down the middle. And if Hawkins in its current state isn’t terrifying enough, you’ll also be able to enter the Upside Down.“Enter the world of Netflix’s Stranger Things and explore the faithful recreation of Hawkins,” the official synopsis reads. “Two iconic franchises have come together to combine the authenticity and realism of ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ 2024 with the exciting, mysterious world of Stranger Things. Think you have what it takes to fly a Bell UH-1H Huey and help the residents of Hawkins in their latest encounters with the Upside Down?”Credit: Netflix“Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024” is described as “the most technologically advanced” game of its kind to date. It allows players “to create flight plans anywhere on the planet and experience real-time atmospheric simulation”.Previously, “Microsoft Flight Simulator” rolled out a Jurassic World expansion, which allows players to fly over and explore Isla Nublar and other locations from the Jurassic films. Now, it’s time for the “Stranger Things Expansion”, which became available across major platforms from December 9. And this new update is free to all owners of the game.Stranger Things Continues Across All MediaMeanwhile, Stranger Things continues to evolve beyond the screen. A new novel titled “One Way or Another” was released earlier this month, and next year will see the release of the 3D animated series Tales From ’85, which follows Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, Max, and other familiar characters from the main series in new stories set between seasons 2 and 3.Credit: NetflixWhere Can I Watch Stranger Things?Stranger Things seasons 1 — 4 and Season 5 Volume 1 are now streaming on Netflix. Volume 2 will premiere on December 25 and the finale will premiere on December 31 (although availability depends on your region/time zone).Stranger Things Season 5 stars Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Brett Gelman (Murray Bauman), Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna/Henry Creel), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), and Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay).What’s your favorite Stranger Things experience so far? Let us know in the comments down below!The post Brand-New ‘Stranger Things’ Experience Allows Fans To Visit Hawkins and the Upside Down appeared first on Inside the Magic.