The sport appears extremely concerned and seems as if it could possibly be an actual time suck for anybody who’s a giant fan of this universe. Gamers can use the sport’s deep constructing system to create blueprints of what they’ve constructed, which might then be offered to different gamers. Gamers can even must generate a protect round their base to maintain it secure from sandstorms and enemy gamers. As for the co-op operate, that entails constructing with holograms that enables allies to see and contribute to a development.
One other attention-grabbing word is that the sandworms within the recreation can’t be killed. The developer notes that “you may solely keep away from the worm.” However you need to use thumpers similar to those utilized in Denis Villeneuve’s movies to direct a sandworm. Total, it seems to be like a formidable approach to immerse one’s self within the “Dune” universe.
Funcom first introduced this challenge again in 2022, however it seems the sport is way nearer to really being launched now. The actual query is simply how a lot it will price to play the sport. As of proper now, that is still a thriller. AAA video games similar to Marvel’s “Spider-Man 2” have lately launched with a value level of round $70. However MMOs are sometimes a pay-as-you-play kind of factor. Typically they’ve an upfront price, whereas different instances, they’re free to start out. We’ll see the place this one falls on that spectrum when it arrives.
“Dune: Awakening” doesn’t at the moment have a launch date, however it is going to be playable on the PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X, and Xbox Sequence S. You may wishlist on Steam or join the beta at DuneAwakening.com.