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Dune 2is undoubtedly one of the biggest, quite literally, movies to come out in recent times due to the sheer scope and grand scale of its world. Although the movie mostly takes place on one planet, Arrakis, directorDenis Villeneuveensures that it genuinely feels massive, as he creates an extraordinarily immersive cinematic experience with the help of Greig Fraser’s cinematography.
Imagine taking control of the cool Ornithopters in the film and flying around the desert, with spectacular views and sandstorms.
Fortunately,Microsoft Flight Simand PCVR have turnedDune: Part Twointo a virtual reality spectacle that feels just as engulfing as its film counterpart.
The Dune 2 Expansion for Microsoft Flight Sim Adds More Immersion to the Film’s World
The announcement trailer for theDune 2expansion was shared by the Xbox YouTube channel in June last year, showcasingMicrosoft Flight Sim‘s take on the sci-fi world and bringing Arrakis to the players. ThisDune: Part TwoDLC is the title’s partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment and Legendary and features the Ornithopters that belong to House Atreides in the movies.
Its controls and mechanics are much more complex than the rest of the aircraft in the simulator, creating a near-authentic feeling of what it’d be like for a pilot to actually fly it.
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Adding to the immersive experience is the desert planet itself, asDune 2fans can fly over familiar and gorgeous locations, complete with the mysterious surprises that Arrakis has to offer, such as the huge sandstorms that absorb anything standing in their way. It is an extremely unique concept that deserves more praise, as it is clear proof of how well different forms of media can work together to create something truly extraordinary.
TheDune: Part Twoexpansion forMicrosoft Flight Simbecame available on July 11, 2025, but with the recent release of the sequel, it is finally starting to receive the due attention.
Players Are Awestruck by the Dune: Part Two DLC
Using PCVR, a playersharedtheir experience as they got absorbed into the desert planet Arrakis while checking out theDuneexpansion forMicrosoft Flight Sim. Accompanied by in-game footage, it truly looks astounding, especially when the beautifully deadly sandstorm rapidly approaches the aircraft.
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Virtual reality is a concept that still hasn’t reached its full potential, but Microsoft is definitely pushing it in the right direction.
The level of immersion thatMicrosoft Flight Simhas managed to create also showcases the amazing capabilities of PCVR, with another player pointing out the fact that it is much better than regular VR. TheDuneDLC would become even cooler with the introduction of sandworms, but until then, flying over Arrakis seems to be satisfying enough.
Have you tried out theDuneexpansion forMFS? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
