Overview
- Dune: Awakening is set in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born, allowing for new narrative possibilities and creative freedom within the established universe.
- The game emphasizes survival mechanics unique to the harsh desert environment of Arrakis, including managing thirst and avoiding sandworms, which are integral to gameplay.
- Players can engage in faction-based conflicts between Atreides and Harkonnen, build customizable bases, and navigate political dynamics through server-wide decrees.
- The game incorporates elements from Frank Herbert's books and Denis Villeneuve's films, with input from Legendary Entertainment and Herbert's son, Brian, ensuring authenticity.
- Massive sandworms, dynamic desert environments, and a unique approach to combat and crafting differentiate Dune: Awakening from traditional survival games.