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Players looking to immerse themselves in the sands of Arrakis should mark August 20 on their calendars asDune: Awakeningis now a confirmed participant at Gamescom. More information on the title will be showcased during the show, giving fans a better idea of what the game entails.Dune: Awakeningis being developed by Funcom, the makers ofDune: Spice Wars.
A multiplayer, open-world survival game set in theDuneuniverse,Dune: Awakeningwas first announcedat Gamescom in August 2022. Since then, there have been few updates for interested players. That changed in March 2024 when deep dives into the world and mechanics of the game were released.
Posted on his official Twitter channel, Geoff Keighley confirmedDune: Awakeningwill be making an appearance during the Opening Night Live showcase. Starting at 11 AM PDT, the specific time the title will appear at wasn’t revealed. Details of what exactly is being shown from the game are also a mystery. Opening Night Live is slated to contain new game announcements, trailers, gameplay reveals, and guest interviews, which doesn’t narrow down the possibilities for what content players can expect.
Dune: Awakening Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night
Prior to the announcement, the main storyline that runs through the game was explained. Using a potentialalternate timeline inDune: Awakening, the Arrakis in-game will differ from that in the books and films. Paul Atreides chose a different path and the history ofDunewas changed. This allows players to experience a new story set in a familiar world with well-known survival goals.
Details on base building, map resets due to storms, andunkillable Sandworms inDune: Awakeningwere revealed. Gamescom 2024 could give players additional information on multiplayer features or other enemies present in the title. More details on end-game objectives or rare resources could be shown in a trailer. There are multiple options Funcom can utilize to further hype up the fanbase. With beta registration currently underway and no firm release date for the title set, keeping players interested can make or break a game launch.
With thecurrent popularity of theDunefranchise, fans can expect more content set in the universe. As an MMO,Dune: Awakeningcan continue to expand on areas that the movies cannot portray as easily. Alternate timelines, the history of Arrakis, and even multiple generations in the future could make their way to video game players.
Dune: Awakening
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Rise from survival to dominance on the most dangerous planet in the universe. Dune: Awakening combines the grit and creativity of sandbox survival games with the social interactivity of a large, persistent multiplayer game to create a unique and ambitious Open World Survival MMO.Awaken The SleeperYour journey begins on Arrakis, with its vast deserts and colossal sandworms. Meet characters from the movies and books as you follow your story across Dune. Discover new allies and enemies and exploit your relationships to uncover the mystery that lies just beneath the surface of the sands.Choose Your IdentityCraft your identity and build your prowess, from deep character creation to skills and abilities taught by specialists like Mentats and Bene Gesserit. Declare your loyalties by what you wear and become known by what you do, whether you are a specialized master or multi-talented adept.Explore Arrakis Like Never BeforeDune: Awakening brings the epic landscapes of Arrakis to vivid life. Explore boundless rolling dunes, ancient underground Ecology Labs, and deep canyons pockmarked with caves, where bandits seek easy prey. Wander the bustling villages before braving the lawless and ever-changing deep desert.
