ARRAKISDEMANDS SACRIFICE

The vast dunes of Arrakis have captured
our imagination and in Funcom’s new
open world MMORPG Dune: Awakening
lets us step right into its most vile and
dangerous territories. Once you arrive
at the planet, you can feel the danger
in your bones.

Every bit of sand grain speaks of survival
against all odds. This game is another
opportunity for you to hone your skills
and live in one of Sci-Fi’s most vigorous
worlds. Survive the dangers, conserve
your precious water and wreck enemy
camps to scavenge resources.

Reviewed by: Rosie & Lyn

Rosie and Lyn explored the ends
of Arrakis and conquered all the
Spice, bringing you a picturesque
review of how their journey was.

THE SANDWORMAcross The Dunes

We explored the unforgiving world of Arrakis and survived! The journey was vigorous but all the more worthwhile.

Are you ready for a challenge?

Release
date:

10 June, 2025

Platform

PC, macOS, 
Switch, XB1, XSX/S 

Tags

MMO, Open
World, Survival Craft

Genre

Action, Adventure

Developer

Funcom

COMBAT

WORLD

STORY

PERFORMANCE

OVERALL

Paul Atreideswas never born.

You wake up in an alternate timeline where Lady Jessica, his mom, gave birth to a baby girl
instead as originally commanded by the Bene Gesserit. You are in the midst of the struggle
for the Imperium’s most valuable resource— the spice.

You are a lone survivor, with only a stillsuit
as your sole protection from the blazing
desert. After a devastating crash landing
that almost cost you your life, an outlaw
by the name Zantara, rescues you and
guides you through the dunes.

You fight against your rivals and try to avoid
the enormous sandworms called Shai-Hulud.
You build your base and gather vital resources
to endure the power of the desert. The dunes
are expansive and never ending.

You choose your societal community and
the type of training you receive whether it
is Bene Gesserit or Swordmaster teachings.
Your character become immersed in the
political schemes Arrakis has to endure.

You reside on an unfair planet where only
the corrupt and sly triumph especially since
the Fremens have been fully exterminated
by the Honoured Matres… or have they
not? Who knows.

Navigatingthe Dunes

The gameplay throws you right into a
boundless open-world.

Right off the bat, you are struggling with
hydration where your only access to
water is dew off of flowers.

Then, you learn how to craft your own
stillsuit to protect yourself from that
inevitable heatstroke. 


It is exploration time!

Whether you are running around in circles
or flying an ornithopter. 

Plant fiber is all around you, and you need
it to craft your health kits, same with
salvaged metal or concrete. 

Nonetheless, Coriolis storms are a pain,
always remapping terrain.

A “spice” on progression.

Your character evolves by learning different
Schools of the Imperium like Trooper or
Mentat, opening up special abilities and
specialized moves. Depending on the 
school you choose, it will change your 
starting skills and playstyle.

Spice, on the other hand, is more than just
a currency; using it can unlock power,
quite literally.

There's also base building!

From shelters to huge fortresses — you
have the freedom to design your very
own, using a system that is quite easy
to go through. The ever-present threat
of sand worms will keep you alarm.

Especially since running across open
sands sends them special vibrations.
The longer you keep running, the
sooner they will strike.

Dune: AwakeningSurvival is your only friend.

The game merges a ruthless open-world with
hardcore MMO aspects.

You will find yourself fighting off the harshest
hazards like the blazing sun, constant thirst,
and the threat of Shai-Hulud, all that while
trying to make your way through the rough
and unforgiving desert.

Your core cycle revolves around scavenging
and in-depth crafting.

You will need to keep your stillsuit functioning and construct well secured shelters.Combat will be an instinctive blend of both melee and ranged fighting against hostile wildlife, factions, and other players across Arrakis.

Become your ownspecialized unit.

The game offers immersive progression
systems that you can tackle at any time 
you wish. Not only that, but you will also
be able to specialize in a lot of art such
as, combat, crafting or even stealth.

Managing the flow of spice is everything.
How you acquire, prepare, and use it to
maximum its effects, decides your life
and position in a world where politics
is as lethal as any blade.

View of Arrakis

Let us take a glimpse into the beauty of
Arrakis. Navigate wide deserts, ancient
structures and hidden oases. Meet the
characters, from cunning Fremen to
ruthless Harkonnen.

Your inventory will show key items where
you can find your initial stillsuit, complex
gear, and much more. These shots will
invite you to discover the rich history
and trials of Dune: Awakening.

REVIEW CARD

Combat

Fighting skills

Mission

Progresses well

Performance

Awesome Visuals

Story

War & Spice

World

Eerie Arrakis

5

/5

80H

PLAYTIME

Reviewed by: Rosie & Lyn

Rosie and Lyn explored the ends
of the Arrakis and conquered the
Spice, bringing you a picturesque
review of how their journey was.

HITS

Super engaging story, immersive
world and steady progression

MISSES

Wearing gunplay and minor
graphic glitches

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