Halo’s Pelican is free to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 through November 17
Rod Oliveira ·
The D77-TC Pelican arrived in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on November 10 to celebrate Halo’s 25th anniversary. The dropship is available across the simulator’s platforms, giving PC, Xbox and PS5 pilots a chance to take a familiar UNSC vehicle into the skies.
How long the free flight lasts
Download the Pelican through the simulator’s in-game Marketplace and fly it free through November 17. From November 18, continued access requires a US$9.99 purchase. You’ll need access to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to use the aircraft. The limited free period gives you a week to decide whether it belongs in your hangar.
What comes with the aircraft
The simulator version includes a flight model that switches between drone and jet propulsion, custom Halo-inspired avionics and a fully modeled interior, including the cargo bay. There are 12 liveries to choose from. This is a flyable aircraft add-on for the simulator, not a standalone Halo game.
The distinction in the offer matters: downloading during the promotional week does not make it a permanent free claim. Microsoft explicitly says a purchase is needed to keep flying after November 17.