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The world has been waiting for Dune: Awakening for a while now. Since just before the films re-imagined Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece reignited interest we have been looking forward to Funcom’s slightly alternate history version of Arrakis. As big fans of Conan Exiles, and how that game has endured the test of time, the prospect of a survival sandbox on that level is definitely something we want to be a part of.
Gamescom 2024 is where we finally got a proper look at the gameplay of Dune Awakening and as you can see from the video below, there is a lot to like.
Over the coming days, we will get to see more and Funcom has just announced that Dune: Awakening Direct will air on August 29, showcasing even more gameplay footage and feature details. Add that to your calendar Dune fans.
Joel Bylos, Creative Director at Funcom, said, “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.”
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.
Sam Rappaport, Vice President of Interactive Media at Legendary Entertainment said, “We are incredibly excited for gamers to get their first glimpse of ‘Dune: Awakening’ at gamescom. The game’s authenticity and attention to detail successfully convey the richness and depth of the Dune universe in a manner that is reminiscent of the world beautifully presented in Denis Villeneuve’s films. This game is a testament to the dedication of the developers and a thrilling new way for fans to engage with the iconic saga.”
Dune: Awakening will launch in early 2025 on PC, and arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later date.
