The incredible Microsoft Flight Simulator is being taken to new heights once again today with the arrival of a free Dune Expansion across Xbox and PC! This also marks the first time the game has left Planet Earth since its 2020 debut.

In this Dune Expansion, you'll take to the cockpit of the Royal Atreides Ornithopter across three tutorials, five time-trials and a "daring rescue mission where aviators must save their flight instructor before a massive sandstorm engulfs him".

As part of today's news, Xbox is also giving away a custom Series S based on Dune along with "the world’s first floating Xbox Controller". Both of these will be available to win via a Twitter competition from February 13th to March 25th.

We'll throw more details about the MSFS Dune Expansion down below, and you can watch the trailer above.

"In a groundbreaking collaboration with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Entertainment, Xbox and Microsoft Flight Simulator are immersing gamers in the captivating world of Arrakis in the Dune Expansion – available today!"

"For the first time ever, Microsoft Flight Simulator is taking you beyond Planet Earth into the harsh deserts of the world of “Dune” and the planet Arrakis. Aviators can put their courage and skills to the test in the cockpit of the Royal Atreides Ornithopter, mastering tutorials, time trials, and a daring rescue mission."

Will you be downloading the free Dune Expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator? Tell us in the comments.