We Got Our First Look at the Survivor Online Game Dune: Awakening

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Dune Awakening is a survival online MMO that sets players within the Dune world where Spice is power, and we get to see what players can do to fight for that power with the first actual gameplay footage of the game in action during 2024' Gamescom’s Opening Night Live event, as the video is roughly 5-minutes long.

More gameplay footage of Dune: Awakening during Gamescom Week

Fortunately enough, this is just a taste from developer Funcom as they plan to show 30 minutes of additional gameplay throughout Gamescom week. Those at the show floor will be able to witness new gameplay of the game when you visit the developer’s booth, but for those online, the game will be showcased further through various content creators this week.

“Revealing gameplay for the first time is always a big moment, especially in a game where the interplay between all these systems can create completely unexpected moments, but the team has done an incredible job and we can’t wait to see how the community reacts.” says Joel Bylos, Creative Director of the game at Funcom.

Working closely with both the Herbert Estate and Legendary, Funcom’s Dune: Awakening introduces an alternate history in which Paul Atreides was never born, giving players the opportunity to put the future of Arrakis in their own hands.

Third Dune: Awakening Direct Dated

Funcom is set to show more of the game beyond Gamescom 2024 as they announced a third Dune: Awakening Direct, an online show focused solely on showing more of the game with new gameplay footage and more details about specific features.

A beta for the game is coming but no concrete date has been revealed, but if you’re interested in being part of the beta, you can register through the game’s official website for a chance at getting in.

Dune: Awakening is a long way to go as it’s currently set to release in early 2025 on PC, with the PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions to be released at a later date.

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