"Dune II," released in 1992, is a real-time strategy game developed by Westwood Studios. It is based on the science fiction universe created by Frank Herbert in his novel Dune. Players control one of three factions: the Atreides, the Harkonnens, or the Ornithopters, competing for control of the desert planet Arrakis and its valuable resource, spice. The game is notable for popularizing many mechanics that became standard in the RTS genre, such as resource management, base building, and unit production. Its innovative gameplay and engaging storyline laid the groundwork for future strategy games, making it a classic in gaming history.