What happens when one of TV’s biggest pop-culture phenomena meets one of the world’s most beloved games? You get a trip to Hawkins that looks a little more… pixelated.
Netflix and Mojang have teamed up once again, bringing the eerie world of Stranger Things straight into Minecraft with a brand-new DLC. This isn’t just a handful of character skins like the 2017 collaboration — it’s a full-blown adventure where you can explore both Hawkins and its nightmarish mirror world, The Upside Down. The pack, priced at around 86 SEK (about $8 USD), gives fans a chance to relive the first four seasons of the series — minus season five, which seems to be waiting in the wings for now.
Players can step into the sneakers of Will, Dustin, Mike, or Eleven, each with their own unique powers. Think psychic blasts, bike chases, Demogorgons lurking in the shadows, and even a few cheeky nods to those iconic Christmas lights that once flickered messages through walls. It’s a throwback to the early days of Hawkins — only this time, everything’s made of blocks.
Available now on the Minecraft Marketplace, the DLC works across all Bedrock platforms — console, mobile, and PC. You can take the journey solo or round up your crew for some co-op adventuring.
After all, no one wants to face The Upside Down alone.
The release hits at the perfect time. As the world braces for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, this digital crossover feels like a warm-up or farewell tour through the story that’s kept fans hooked for years. It pulls on that sweet spot of nostalgia, letting you revisit the chaos of Hawkins right before the show’s grand finale.
And while there’s no sign of season five content (at least not yet), it’s easy to imagine Mojang saving a few surprises for when the final chapter airs.
Running from Demogorgons in a pixelated forest, launching telekinetic attacks as Eleven, or just pedaling through a blocky version of small-town Indiana — it’s exactly the kind of crossover that makes Minecraft so endlessly creative. Whether you’re a longtime Stranger Things fan or just someone looking for a new reason to jump back into Minecraft, the DLC offers a fun, nostalgic escape.
So, is it worth the 86 kronor climb into The Upside Down? If you’ve ever wanted to hold a flashlight and hope the Christmas lights blink back, chances are — yes.