The best-selling game ever made has the answer to your Stranger Things cravings

After almost a decade, Stranger Things has finally reached the end of its journey, and with it comes an empty void that many fans want to fill. Video games are one of many places where it is possible to fill such a void. Stranger Things has featured in various video game crossovers over the years, including Fortnite and Dead in daylightbut one of its latest collaborations might be the best yet: the new Minecraft DLC. From Halo to The Nightmare Before Christmas, Minecraft has been a great place for both official crossovers and fan-made mods, and Stranger Things is now part of the list.

The Stranger Things finale marks the end of an era, and while it's emotional to see the show take its final bow, Minecrafts latest DLC offers a new way to experience the mysterious city of Hawkins.

Stranger Things is coming to Minecraft in a new DLC, and it's packed with content

Created by Blockception, the Minecraft Stranger Things The DLC takes the town of Hawkins, Indiana and gives it a blocky makeover, complete with major locations from the series and its beloved characters. From missions to cosmetics, this DLC contains some of the most iconic moments from the Netflix show, and it could be the perfect way to experience more content to cope with how Stranger Things stopped.

Minecraft's Stranger Things DLC covers four seasons

Since this expansion was released in the middle of Season 5, it only covers Seasons 1-4, but with it comes missions inspired by each chapter. Starcourt Mall, Hopper's cabin, Mirkwood Forest and The Gate from season 2 are included. It's not just another tribute Stranger Thingsbut it's also a trip down memory lane. There's also the Upside Down, of course, because no Stranger Things the expansion would be complete without it.

Some of the characters included in Minecraft's Stranger Things DLC

• Eleven

• Microphone

• Dustin

• Will

• Lucas

• Max

• Jonathan

• Nancy

• Pocket

• Steve

• Eddie

• Susie

• Pocket

• Weeks

• Murray

• Dr. Brenner

Regardless of whether you want to agree Stranger Things' core sex or want to experience Hawkins as some of the supporting characters of the series, such as Murray and Dr. Brenner, the expansion covers a lot of ground when it comes to the many Stranger Things characters that have made up the show over the years. With every fan having their own specific favorite, it only makes sense too Minecraft DLC to get as much of the cast in the spotlight as possible. What's even better is that each character also boasts their own abilities that help players solve puzzles and get through the obstacles put in place by the expansion's missions.

Minecraft's Stranger Things DLC can also inspire some amazing builds

While Stranger Things DLC is a more contained experience that focuses on specific missions and puzzle solving, that doesn't mean it can't inspire some great building ideas. From building your own version of Creel House to Castle Byers, this DLC can set the stage for die-hard fans of the series to pay tribute to the Netflix hit in a variety of fun ways.

Stranger things build ideas

• Recreate character homes, like the Wheeler or Byers house

• Mindflayer rising above Hawkins Elementary

• A Demogorgon lair

• Eddie's showdown with the Demobats

• Hawkins Community Pool

• Argyle's Pizza Truck

Since the game's launch, there have been so many great ones Minecraft builds that it is difficult to keep track of them all, and Stranger Things is the perfect franchise to inspire new ideas. Creativity is at the heart of Minecraftso there is even plenty of room to reshape Stranger Things canon by creating your own “what if” scenarios that can turn out to be just as cool.

The show may be over, but Stranger Things still lives on in other corners of pop culture

The main series may be finished, but Stranger Things likely still has a bright future ahead of it, as its legacy will live on as an important part of pop culture. Each Stranger Things the season had its highs and lows, and while it wasn't a perfect series, it was still a heartfelt story about friendship and how a strong support group is needed to get through life's darkest moments. It embraced its '80s nostalgia without turning it into a parody and helped prove that streaming was the future home of must-see television. A lot of Stranger Thingsthe audience grew along with the cast, and now that it's over and Eleven and the rest of The Party have grown up, it almost feels like saying goodbye to your own friends.

There aren't many Stranger Things game, though Minecraft is a reminder that the series will likely live on for a little while longer through more crossovers. It would be surprising if the end of the show also marked the end of future collaborations, especially given how popular the series has continued to be. Only time will tell though, but until then, those who love both Stranger Things and Minecraft have an extra dose of Hawkins to enjoy.

Released

November 18, 2011

ESRB

E10+ for all 10+ due to fantasy violence