Dune: Awakening is an upcoming survival crafting MMO that lets you explore, build, and fight on the desert planet of Arrakis. Based on the iconic sci-fi novels by Frank Herbert and the upcoming film by Denis Villeneuve, the game promises to immerse you in a rich and complex world full of dangers, mysteries, and opportunities.
Surviving the harsh environment of Arrakis
The game starts with you stranded on the sand dunes of Arrakis, with no water, no Stillsuit, and no allies. Your first challenge is to find shelter and hydration, which are scarce and precious resources on this arid world. You can scavenge some plant fibers that contain a small amount of water, but eating too many of them will make you sick. You can also try to steal water from other players, but be prepared to face the consequences.
Water is not only essential for your survival, but also for your progression. Water is used as a currency in the game, allowing you to buy and sell items, blueprints, and services from other players and factions. Water is also used to craft Stillsuits, which are vital for reducing your water loss and protecting you from the sun and sand. Stillsuits can be customized and upgraded with different modules, such as weapons, scanners, and shields.
Building your base and your legacy on Arrakis
Once you have secured some water and a Stillsuit, you can start building your own base on Arrakis. The game features a sophisticated base-building system that lets you create structures, vehicles, and machines using various materials and components. You can also save a blueprint of your base and move it to another location, or sell it to other players through the CHOAM Exchange, an in-game auction house that is based on the galactic trade organization from the Dune lore.
Your base is not only a place to store your resources and equipment, but also a reflection of your identity and your allegiance. You can choose to join one of the Great Houses of the Landsraad, such as House Atreides, House Harkonnen, or House Corrino, and participate in their quests and objectives. You can also form alliances and rivalries with other players and factions, and engage in diplomacy, espionage, and warfare. Your actions and decisions will have an impact on the balance of power and the fate of Arrakis.
Exploring the wonders and the horrors of Arrakis
Arrakis is a vast and diverse planet, with different biomes, landmarks, and secrets to discover. You can travel across the desert using various vehicles, such as Ornithopters, Sandbikes, and Harvesters, or even ride on the back of a giant sandworm, if you are brave enough. You can also venture into the deep desert, a deadly PvP zone that is surrounded by a massive sandstorm and reset every week by a coriolis storm. The deep desert is a place where you can find rare and valuable resources, but also face fierce competition and danger.
Arrakis is also a planet with a rich and ancient history, culture, and mystique. You can encounter and interact with the native Fremen, the mysterious desert nomads who have a deep connection with the sandworms and the spice. You can also learn and use the power of the Voice, a form of mind control that is granted by the spice and the Bene Gesserit training. The Voice can be used in combat and dialogue, but also has a cost and a risk. You can also uncover the secrets of the Dune universe, such as the origin of the sandworms, the prophecy of the Kwisatz Haderach, and the plans of the Bene Tleilax.
Dune: Awakening is shaping up to be a stunning and ambitious game that will appeal to fans of survival, crafting, and sci-fi genres. The game is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
