Funcom has unveiled an exciting new trailer for Dune: Awakening, their highly anticipated multiplayer survival game set in the iconic "Dune" universe crafted by Frank Herbert. The trailer highlights the vast deserts of Arrakis, showcasing the challenges and opportunities players will encounter in this thrilling environment.
In Dune: Awakening, exploration is at the heart of survival. Players must traverse the dangerous dunes to collect vital resources needed for crafting shelters and vehicles, including combat-ready ornithopters. To streamline resource gathering, players can employ a scanner, while placing probes on high ground will uncover key points of interest on the map.
These points of interest include everything from crashed spacecraft to abandoned outposts. Accessing these locations often demands creative problem-solving, with tools like grappling hooks, power belts, and specialized gear playing crucial roles. All equipment can be enhanced at your base using modular components, ensuring you're always ready to face the perils of Arrakis.
The early access launch of Dune: Awakening is scheduled for May 20, exclusively for PC players. Console versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will be available following the full release. In the lead-up, eager players can create their characters and assess system performance with the benchmark tool provided on Steam.
Don't miss out—Dune: Awakening enters early access on Steam on May 20. The game's page already offers a character editor and performance-testing tools. The full release will extend the experience to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, bringing the vast world of Arrakis to even more players.