Sunday, Nov. 6 marked Stranger Things Day (also known as the day Will Byers went missing for the first time in Hawkins, Ind., in 1983).
For the occasion, Netflix pulled out all the stops, releasing limited edition merchandise, launching live fan experiences, virtual and in-person special screenings, and showcasing the newest and most exclusive content on social media.
Here are the biggest developments from Stranger Things Day 2022.
Title revealed
To cap off the day, the streamer revealed the first episode of Season 5 is entitled Chapter One: The Crawl.
season 5. chapter one. the crawl. happy stranger things day pic.twitter.com/xCdNLjD7Yt
— Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) November 7, 2022
An updated RPG
The story-driven puzzle role-playing game has returned exclusively on Netflix and now has Season 4 material without any in-app purchases or advertisements. It also features all-new characters and gameplay aspects.
Play as Vecna
Fans will be able to participate and take on the role of Vecna in this new Stranger Things adventure in VR in the upcoming psychological horror/action game. As you create the hive mind and control the void, you will develop into an explorer of undiscovered universes. To exact revenge on Eleven and Hawkins, infiltrate people’s brains and create nightmares. The game is slated to be released in the winter of 2023 on major VR platforms.