Overview
- The Pelican add-on went live in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and can be claimed for free from November 10 through November 17, 2026, after which the in-game Marketplace will sell a permanent license for $9.99.
- Players can claim the free trial from the sim’s Marketplace by selecting the 'D77‑TC Pelican (free trial)' listing and pressing the 'Get for Free' button while the window is active.
- Asobo and Xbox describe the model as featuring a bespoke flight model with switchable drone and jet propulsion, custom Halo-inspired avionics, a fully modelled interior including a cargo bay, and 12 liveries.
- The release is presented as a promotional celebration of Halo’s 25th anniversary and continues a pattern of Microsoft placing franchise vehicles in non‑Halo titles to drive engagement.
- Because the add-on is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 and is playable via Xbox Cloud Gaming, fans without high-end hardware can still access the Pelican, but some flight-sim purists may view it as a novelty rather than a traditional simulation aircraft.