The Free and Optional Dune Expansion is Out

[Tuskin38 6,635]

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/02/13/xbox-and-microsoft-flight-simulator-unveil-dune-expansion-giveaway/

 

[St Mawgan 1,405]

Optional. My favourite word 😊

[cianpars 1,179]

Not something I am the slightest bit interested in.  As real as it gets flight simulator, but certainly not this.  I suppose the kids will love it though.

[Maxis 1,886]

6 minutes ago, cianpars said:

Not something I am the slightest bit interested in.  As real as it gets flight simulator, but certainly not this.  I suppose the kids will love it though.

Not usually my cup of tea.. but you know what ?? Im going to live a little and take it for a joyride when im not up to spending half hour on the ground setting up for tubeliner flights.. Worst case scenario if i don't like it ... ill uninstall it.

Edited February 13 by Maxis

[HiFlyer 9,374]

Something I'm quite interested in, it should be fun! I suppose the OG's will avoid it though.

This should be a blast, in VR!

Edited February 13 by HiFlyer

[odourboy 1,290]

6 minutes ago, HiFlyer said:

Something I'm quite interested in, it should be fun! I suppose the OG's will avoid it though.

This should be a blast, in VR!

Agreed! Why not?!

[Lucky38i 1,106]

Trailer honestly looks awesome, got me interested to give it a try

[abennett 177]

Finally explains why the sim is far too warm and orange with apocalyptic looking clouds. 

Just a shame some fantasy expansion has been prioritised over realism.

[Lonesome Cowboy Burt 172]

Anyone know what was the small update that loaded when the sim started?

 

[Christopher Low 5,393]

My only comment? Still no sign of any Valentine's sale

[Mace 1,957]

2 minutes ago, abennett said:

Finally explains why the sim is far too warm and orange with apocalyptic looking clouds. 

Yes, all they have to do is put in a little more orange-ish shader in and they're all set.

2 minutes ago, abennett said:

Just a shame some fantasy expansion has been prioritised over realism.

Except that these sorts of expansions get more casuals interested in flight simulation, and even if only a fraction of them stay, it's grown the hobby = more $$$ for *realism* additions.

They cater to us a lot, but we're already in.  So it's ok to cater to the masses every once in a while.

[Lonesome Cowboy Burt 172]

1 minute ago, Christopher Low said:

My only comment? Still no sign of any Valentine's sale

What on earth does St Valentine's day have to do with Sales?

 

[Lucky38i 1,106]

10 minutes ago, abennett said:

Just a shame some fantasy expansion has been prioritised over realism.

You genuinely think the entirety of the sim's weather technology and lighting was catered to just one expansion?

[Christopher Low 5,393]

4 minutes ago, Lonesome Cowboy Burt said:

What on earth does St Valentine's day have to do with Sales?

There are usually sales at this time of the year.

[abennett 177]

3 minutes ago, Lucky38i said:

You genuinely think the entirety of the sim's weather technology and lighting was catered to just one expansion?

Yes, I think it’s far too much of a coincidence that the last sim update everything went really orange and far too warm and then an official update comes out which is set somewhere where the atmosphere is orange and warm.

Edited February 13 by abennett