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What is Dune: Awakening?
I don’t know who these people are, but they definitely look menacing.
This is an open-world, survival massive-multiplayer online role-playing game.
I’ll go into more detail in the next section, though.
You’ll meet new and familiar characters from the Dune universe and live through an original storyline.
I don’t know who these people are, but they definitely look menacing.
I know I fit in that boat.
Well, except for the sand worms.
Even when you’re in perfect condition in every way, Arrakis never lets up the danger.
Alone or with friends, you’ll have to explore Arrakis and learn its secrets in order to survive.
Daytime poses constant hazards due to heat, while nighttime brings its own challenges.
Sandstorms are frequent occurrences that can wipe you out in moments, too.
The biggest persistent threat, however, are sand worms.
Look at all those sliders!(Image credit: Funcom)
You’ll have to protect yourself from other living creatures, too.
In motion, the cycle of survival looks highly polished.
Of course, there are also plenty of crafting options.
More hairstyles and other cosmetic options are coming before launch.(Image credit: Funcom)
Vehicle crafting, though, looks fascinating.
Take on larger combative threats together, too!
Careful, though, because there is friendly fire.
Choose your background, but not your future.(Image credit: Funcom)
There’s seriously a lot of good stuff here.
I’ve played many RPGs, and some of my favorite gaming experiences have been in that genre.
Assuming, of course, that Funcom takes the time to get it right.
Okay, now you can choose your future.(Image credit: Funcom)
However, Funcom doesn’t seem to be any rush to release Dune: Awakening.
At this point, there are still a lot of unanswered questions.
Funcom couldn’t tell me, because the studio hasn’t quite figured that out yet.
There are many abilities, weapons, and gadgets to call upon in Dune: Awakening.(Image credit: Funcom)
How many players can be in a server at once?
Funcom also hasn’t figured that out yet.
You don’t want to get caught in these sandstorms.
Scavenge and use every ability at your disposal to endure Arrakis.
Eventually, you’ll have a veritable arsenal at your disposal, including ornithopters.
There are many threats on Arrakis.(Image credit: Funcom)
You can be stealthy and avoid them entirely.(Image credit: Funcom)
Or blow everything up.(Image credit: Funcom)
Or set people on fire.(Image credit: Funcom)
Actually, let’s go back to blowing things up.(Image credit: Funcom)
This certainly seems to suggest at least four players can tear across the deserts of Arrakis together.
Of course, you can also compete with players when responding to one of many dynamic in-world events.
In Dune: Awakening, you’re only alone if you choose to be.(Image credit: Funcom)
Even base building is a collaborative effort between friends.(Image credit: Funcom)
If you choose to go solo, though, there are lots of ways to get around.(Image credit: Funcom)
Like taking to the skies in your very own ornithopter… Complete with your friend in the vehicle you’re carrying.(Image credit: Funcom)
Harvest resources from your environments to help you survive.(Image credit: Funcom)
Or ignore all of that and go straight for the big prizes.(Image credit: Funcom)
The Dune universe is fascinating, and Awakening looks to be a very special foray into it.
These peeps certainly aren’t worrying about fall damage.(Image credit: Funcom)
I wonder what secrets you might find here? Also, cool cloak.(Image credit: Funcom)
I think these people are in danger.(Image credit: Funcom)
Now we’re in danger.(Image credit: Funcom)
Enemies or ruins, which will we find?(Image credit: Funcom)
Arrakis is surprisingly lively, considering how hot and barren it is.(Image credit: Funcom)
It’s also full of life if you know where to look, true to the original books (apparently).(Image credit: Funcom)
