Dune 2 is 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, director Denis Villeneuve ensures 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 Sim and PCVR have turned Dune: Part Two into 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 the Dune 2 expansion was shared by the Xbox YouTube channel in June last year, showcasing Microsoft Flight Sim‘s take on the sci-fi world and bringing Arrakis to the players. This Dune: Part Two DLC 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.
Adding to the immersive experience is the desert planet itself, as Dune 2 fans 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.
The Dune: Part Two expansion for Microsoft Flight Sim became available on November 3, 2023, 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 player shared their experience as they got absorbed into the desert planet Arrakis while checking out the Dune expansion for Microsoft Flight Sim. Accompanied by in-game footage, it truly looks astounding, especially when the beautifully deadly sandstorm rapidly approaches the aircraft.
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 that Microsoft Flight Sim has 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. The Dune DLC would become even cooler with the introduction of sandworms, but until then, flying over Arrakis seems to be satisfying enough.
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