Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adds Halo Pelican to celebrate franchise anniversary
Microsoft is celebrating a major milestone for one of its most iconic sci-fi franchises by bridging two very different worlds. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Halo, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will feature the Pelican, the legendary dropship from the Halo series, as a playable aircraft.
The announcement, made on November 10, 2026, marks a unique crossover between the hyper-realistic flight simulation of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and the science-fiction universe of Halo. While the two franchises operate on opposite ends of the realism spectrum, the inclusion of the Pelican serves as a tribute to two decades and a half of Halo's history.
The Pelican is a staple of the Halo combat experience, known for its role in transporting troops and equipment across various planetary landscapes. Bringing this craft into the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 environment allows players to experience the physics and handling of the iconic dropship within the simulator's expansive world.