Among the highly anticipated games set to release in 2025 is Dune Awakening, which is scheduled for May 20th. This new production comes from Funcom studios, known for their expertise in developing MMOs over many years. The studio aims to introduce players to the world of Arrakis, a majestic yet arid planet where the most valuable resource, spice, can be harvested. Various factions have long been vying for control of this crucial material, and this ongoing conflict is naturally reflected within the game. Players get a glimpse into the diverse methods of gathering resources in the game, whether it’s climbing cliffs on foot, driving a quad vehicle, or using a special grappling hook and energy launcher to glide briefly across the landscape. Additionally, players will have access to an interesting tool for scanning their surroundings to more easily locate areas rich with resources.
Despite being a desert planet, Arrakis exhibits a diverse range of environments that evoke comparisons to the open-world setting in Mad Max from 2015. The planet features a sometimes hostile climate, including spice winds and Coriolis storms, which can be dangerous and capable of reshaping the terrain, thereby revealing new resources and locations while erasing others. Dune Awakening is scheduled for release on May 20th, but players can already download the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode via Steam to get prepared.
