Open-World Survival MMO Dune: Awakening Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 23 August 2022 / 1,918 Views
Funcom has announced open-world survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
View the announcement trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
A Dune open-world survival massively multiplayer online game.
Dune: Awakening combines the grittiness and creativity of survival games with the social interactivity of large-scale, persistent multiplayer games to create a unique and ambitious Open World Survival MMO. Rise from survival to dominance in a vast and seamless Arrakis shared by thousands of players.
- Survive the Most Dangerous Planet in the Universe – Build shelters against sandstorms, maintain your stillsuit, and master the old ways to walk even the deepest deserts. Avoid or be devoured by the colossal sandworms that dwell beneath the sands.
- Explore the Ever-Changing Face of Arrakis – Walk the ruins of long-forgotten biological testing stations, scavenge the wreckage of fallen spaceships, and wander the dusty halls of abandoned sietches. Head into unmapped sectors and be the first to discover secrets and riches before the coriolis storms once again shift the sands and alter the landscape.
- Control the Spice, Control Arrakis – Hunt for spice blooms and deploy your harvester, then protect it from opportunistic raiders and rival factions. Soak the sand in blood as massive battles shift seamlessly from foot to vehicles and from ground to ornithopters in the sky.
- Make Plans Within Plans – Make a name for yourself among the inhabitants of Arrakis. Wield intrigue and force to influence the Landsraad and impact the world. Build your own faction through spice harvesting, trade, subterfuge, and open conflict.
- Awaken the Sleeper – Tailor every aspect of your character. Consume spice to conquer your senses and acquire powerful abilities. Hone your craft to become sought out for the finest creations. Construct your fortress in the style of your choosing. The journey is yours to shape.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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The last MMO i played from Funcom was Age of Conan and it was full of promises, but poorly executed at launch. And I’m not sold on the MMO aspect on a world like Arrakis.
Give me a single player survival game like Subnautica and I would jump on it.
Age of Conan could have been so much more.. What a shame. Funcom is however good at survival crafting games, as Conan Exiles is excellent honestly!
Well, I'm a pretty big Dune fan. Saw the 1984 film in theatres (and several times on home video), read the first four books (including the first book multiple times), watched both Sci-Fi Channel mini-series', played the original PC game, and watched the new movie.
But when I hear MMO I think of grinding my way up XP and equipment trees, and that doesn't excite me. :/
