Gamescom 2022 kicked off its opening night on Tuesday, covering a handful of really interesting titles. From Goat Simulator 3 to The Callisto Protocol, the annual expo held in Germany definitely showed a little something for everyone.
One title that has us slightly intrigued is that of Dune: Awakening, an open-world survival MMO from developer Funcom (Conan Exiles). The game is set to release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as well. The Steam Page is also up, should you feel compelled to add it to your Wishlist already.
Anyway, here is the trailer:
As you can see in the trailer, there really is nothing to see, as it were. A short cinematic that sets the tone for the game and nothing more, we weren’t actually sure just what the in-game look and feel would be like in Dune: Awakening. Luckily, shortly after, the game’s official Steam Page popped up and provided at least a little more of an explanation in terms of what the game would entail.
From Steam
- Survive the most dangerous planet in the universe. Build shelters against sandstorms, maintain your stillsuit, and master the old ways to walk even the deepest deserts. Avoid or be devoured by the colossal sandworms that dwell beneath the sands.
- Explore the ever-changing face of Arrakis. Walk the ruins of long-forgotten biological testing stations, scavenge the wreckage of fallen spaceships, and wander the dusty halls of abandoned sietches. Head into unmapped sectors and be the first to discover secrets and riches before the coriolis storms once again shift the sands and alter the landscape.
- Control the spice, control Arrakis. Hunt for spice blooms and deploy your harvester, then protect it from opportunistic raiders and rival factions. Soak the sand in blood as massive battles shift seamlessly from foot to vehicles and from ground to ornithopters in the sky.
- Make plans within plans. Make a name for yourself among the inhabitants of Arrakis. Wield intrigue and force to influence the Landsraad and impact the world. Build your own faction through spice harvesting, trade, subterfuge, and open conflict.
- Awaken the sleeper. Tailor every aspect of your character. Consume spice to conquer your senses and acquire powerful abilities. Hone your craft to become sought out for the finest creations. Construct your fortress in the style of your choosing. The journey is yours to shape.
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If you are interested in signing up for the early Beta, head on over to DuneGames.com or click [here].
