So we've already seen where Joyce has to come to grips with the fact that Will isn't little and helpless anymore; she has to make peace with him engaging in the fight. In episode 2, Robin and Will realize that his sixth sense when it comes to Vecna could be very useful here, and Robin empowers him to trust himself and take a chance, despite Joyce's protests that it's too dangerous. This is other people (people that aren't Mike) seeing Will for someone with way more to contribute than he's been allowed to.
And now that he can control the hivemind, it's undeniable how much of an asset he is. He's a crucial element of defeating Vecna, and I think the others will see that.
That being said, Will's powers put him in serious danger; I know there are conflicting theories on whether Vecna awakened his powers intentionally, but I think my point stands regardless. He's in danger. But, as we saw in those earlier scenes with Robin, and in episode 4, Will isn't going to let himself be sidelined anymore. He's an active participant in his own life, finally, and if he can do anything at all to protect his friends/family I think he'll do it.
I think this is going to be a big part of byler development. Mike's already been through exactly this, actually, when everybody around him wanted El to fight in season 3, the I can't lose her again scene.
He's already lost Will, countless times. But Will's ready to fight back, and just like Joyce, just like with El, Mike is going to grapple with the thought of losing him again. Which I'm expecting to be a huge emotional five course byler meal, and I'm so ready for it
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