Move over race cars: 2 popular video games are letting players drive a Windsor-built minivan

May 14, 2026 - 04:16

The Windsor-assembled Chrysler Pacifica minivan is trading in its soccer mom reputation for a spot on the virtual racetrack. The family hauler is now available in two popular video games, giving players a chance to take the boxy vehicle into high-octane digital environments.

In one game, the Pacifica can be used to play a high-speed version of vehicular soccer, where players ram a giant ball into a goal. In another, the minivan appears in a battle royale setting, letting players drive around a large map while hunting down and eliminating opponents. The inclusion marks a shift for a vehicle typically associated with carpools and grocery runs, placing it alongside more traditional sports cars and military vehicles in the gaming world.

The Pacifica's appearance in these titles is part of a broader trend where automakers place everyday vehicles into video games to reach younger audiences. For Chrysler, it is a way to keep the minivan relevant in pop culture, even as the real-world market for such vehicles shrinks. Players can now customize the digital Pacifica with different paint jobs and upgrades, turning a practical family vehicle into a weaponized or sporty machine. The move has already generated buzz among car enthusiasts and gamers alike, who are sharing clips of the minivan performing stunts and taking hits that would destroy a real-world version.