Dune: Awakening, the upcoming open world survival MMO impressed by Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve’s movies, has been delayed to June 10, 2025.
Funcom shared the news whereas additionally confirming that those that want to get a head begin will be capable of leap into the sport on June 5 in the event that they buy both the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition.
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As for why the sport was delayed, Funcom stated, following suggestions from its ongoing Persistent Closed Beta, the choice was made so the crew has “a bit extra time to cook dinner.” This will even allow them to implement a number of the adjustments they’ve found and which have been requested throughout this beta part.
Furthermore, Funcom stated the delay will permit for a “large-scale beta weekend subsequent month the place much more of you’re going to get the chance to play the sport and share your suggestions.”
While this can be disappointing for some who need to leap into Dune: Awakening as quickly as attainable, Funcom is internet hosting a fight livestream later at present at 12pm ET/9am PT, which is able to reveal extra about PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and expertise.
We right here at IGN are enthusiastic about Dune: Awakening, as we stated in our hands-on preview that, “It’s straightforward to be sceptical about an MMO survival sport set within the Duniverse, however after a number of bouts of dehydration and sunstroke, the day I spent in Arrakis satisfied me that Dune: Awakening is one to observe.”
For extra, try particulars on the MMO’s enterprise mannequin and post-launch plans and the in-depth gameplay trailer that was revealed at Gamescom ONL final yr.
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