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Dune: Awakening Beta Highlights Survival Tension and Political Intrigue Ahead of June Launch

The upcoming MMO immerses players in a harsh Arrakis, blending survival mechanics, faction politics, and dynamic exploration.

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Overview

  • Set in an alternate Dune timeline where Paul Atreides was never born, the game explores new political dynamics, including a War of Assassins.
  • Survival mechanics require players to manage hydration, avoid deadly sunlight, and craft protective gear to endure Arrakis’s harsh environment.
  • Combat is a third-person shooter with class-based abilities, offering tools like mounted machine guns and shield walls for strategic gameplay.
  • Exploration rewards risk-taking with lootable NPC camps, resources, and mini-dungeons, while noise-triggered sandworms add constant tension.
  • Players can act as double agents for Houses Atreides and Harkonnen before ultimately pledging allegiance to one faction.