If you’re a fan of the Netflix hit Stranger Things and have always wanted to know what it’s like in the Upside Down, Sandbox VR is ready to take you there.
Step into the heart of Hawkins, Indiana, in Stranger Things: Catalyst—the ultimate immersive experience that lets players become the newest test subjects in Dr. Brenner’s infamous experiments. Trapped inside the eerie corridors of Hawkins National Laboratory, you’ll uncover the truth behind the mysterious Rainbow Room and brave the monster-infested woods of Mirkwood before facing the horrors of the Upside Down itself.
Every corner of Catalyst pulses with cinematic visuals and adrenaline-pumping action. Channel your inner Eleven and unleash staggering telekinetic powers by hurling objects, crushing barriers, and taking down the supernatural forces lurking in the dark. From Demobats to Demodogs – and even the dreaded Demogorgon – danger is everywhere.
But survival isn’t just about strength. You and your friends must work together to escape the lab, rescue survivors, and uncover the chilling secrets Brenner has kept hidden. Can you trust him – or are you just another one of his experiments gone wrong? The rift to the Upside Down is open, and Hawkins’ fate hangs by a thread. Stand together or fall alone… the choice is yours.
Stranger Things: Catalyst marks the third VR experience created in partnership between Sandbox VR and Netflix, following their previous successes with Squid Game Virtuals and Rebel Moon: The Descent. Matthew Modine is even on hand in Catalyst to reprise his role as Dr. Brenner.
I assembled my own crew to take on the mysterious monsters of Hawkins – four brave adults and two fearless kids ready to face whatever the Upside Down could throw at us. The battle was electrifying, heart-pounding, and just the right amount of terrifying. The visuals and effects are next-level – you don’t just watch Stranger Things, you step straight into it.
What makes the experience unforgettable is how it pulls your team together. Every mission demands teamwork, quick thinking, and a little bit of telekinetic flair, making it an incredible adventure for friends, families, or even a holiday work outing. And The Sandbox staff? Absolute pros. Friendly, attentive, and the perfect guides for your journey into the shadowy world of the Upside Down.
Stranger Things: Catalyst is now available at Sandbox VR locations worldwide. Book your experience at sandboxvr.com/experience/strangerthings. Stranger Things’ fifth and final season debuts in three volumes on Netflix this fall with four episodes premiering on November 26, three episodes on Christmas Day, and the finale on New Year’s Eve.
