Halo's UNSC Pelican Is Free in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Until Nov. 17
Asobo Studios is adding Halo's UNSC Pelican dropship to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for the series' 25th anniversary, free from November 10-17, then $9.99.
Players can pick up the Pelican, the dropship from Halo, in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at no cost for a short time. Asobo Studios, the developer of the sim, is adding the aircraft to mark the 25th anniversary of Halo, according to Pure Xbox.
How long the free offer runs
Pure Xbox says the Pelican is free only between November 10 and November 17. After that, the aircraft will cost $9.99.
The report does not say what time the offer ends or in which time zone, so it is safest not to wait until the last day. It also does not describe the exact steps for claiming the aircraft in the sim's in-game marketplace. Check the game's own store listing for those details.
What the Pelican brings to the sim
Pure Xbox describes the D77 Pelican as a vehicle designed and built by Misriah Armory. It typically has a crew of three: pilot, copilot and crew chief. It can carry up to 14 fully outfitted infantry and their equipment.
A vehicle can also be carried in the external hardpoint clamp for immediate deployment. The craft has a lifting body design powered by four high-efficiency fusion thrusters, with secondary positional and stability augmenters. Each wing has three hardpoints that can hold sensors, cargo pods or weapons.
In the sim, the Pelican has a unique flight model. You can switch between drone and jet propulsion.
Why now
Pure Xbox notes that Halo turns 25 alongside Xbox this Sunday, November 15. The outlet says the Pelican has traditionally been pilotable only in the previous Microsoft Flight Simulator and in the "Shutdown" mission of Halo 4. Other Halo games have more difficult workarounds for getting behind the controls. This release removes the need for them.
The announcement also nods to the ship's pilots over the years, naming Carol "Foehammer" Rawley and the reluctant Fernando Esparza.
What it means for you
If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and want the Pelican, the free window is the time to get it. The offer runs from November 10 to November 17, and the price afterwards is $9.99. Because the free period is short, it is worth claiming it as soon as you can.
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Quick answers
How much does the Halo Pelican cost in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
It is free between November 10 and November 17. After that, Pure Xbox reports it will cost $9.99.
Why is the Pelican being added?
Asobo Studios is adding it to commemorate Halo's 25th anniversary. Halo and Xbox both turn 25 on Sunday, November 15, according to Pure Xbox.
Can you fly the Pelican in other games?
Pure Xbox says it was previously pilotable mainly in the earlier Microsoft Flight Simulator and in Halo 4's "Shutdown" mission. It says other Halo games require more difficult workarounds.
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