Funcomhas announced thatDune: Awakening, an open-world multiplayer survival game set in the legendary science fiction universe created by Frank Herbert, will launch onMay 20for PC, with PS5 and Xbox Series versions coming later.
Dune Awakening is coming to PC
TheDune: AwakeningCharacter Creation & Benchmark Modeapplication is now available for free on Steam. With this, you can take on theReverend Mother’s Gom Jabbar test, customize every detail of your appearance, and choose yourhome planet, caste, and mentor. Once your character is created, you’ll be able to import them into the full game on May 20. Additionally, you’ll receive a redeemable code for theexclusive Prototype Knife skinas a bonus.
Thebenchmark sequenceallows you to test your PC’s performance and fine-tune your graphics settings for the optimal balance. The sequence takes you on a journey from aplayer-built base in the desertto theHarko village, a sinister and bustling meeting point for Harkonnen players. The route ends with aface-to-face encounter with a massive and spectacular sandworm.
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Dune: Awakening is an ambitious open-world multiplayer survival game developed by Funcom, set on the desert planetArrakisfrom Frank Herbert’s Dune universe. The game invites you tosurvive and thrivein a hostile environment shared with hundreds of other players in an MMO-like experience.
Players begin their journey asprisoners sent to Arrakisto unravel the mystery behind theFremen’s disappearance. They must learn to survive under extreme conditions—seeking shadeto avoid the scorching sun,crafting stillsuitsto preserve water, andbuilding sheltersto withstand deadly sandstorms. Additionally, they must remain constantly vigilant against thecolossal sandwormsthat roam the desert.
Exploration is keyin Dune: Awakening. Players canpilot ornithoptersand usesuspensor beltsto traverse vast deserts, deep canyons, and bustling settlements such asArrakeen and Harko. The world is dynamic, withCoriolis storms reshaping the landscape, creating constant opportunities todiscover new locations, resources, and challenges.
Customization and character developmentplay a major role. Players can craftFremen stillsuits, Harkonnen ornithopters, and personalize their appearance with various emotes and aesthetic options. Combat combinesranged and melee engagements, allowing players to engage inepic battlesusing a wide array of weapons and strategies.
Beyond survival and combat, the game also incorporatespolitics and intrigueat the server level. Players canform alliances, participate in the game’s economy, and rise to power in apersistent and immersive world.
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