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 likely be ready to soar into the sport on June 5 in the event that they buy both the Deluxe Version or Final Version.
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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 workforce has “a bit extra time to prepare dinner.” This may even allow them to implement a number of the modifications they’ve found and which have been requested throughout this beta section.
Moreover, Funcom stated the delay will enable for a “large-scale beta weekend subsequent month the place much more of you’ll get the chance to play the sport and share your suggestions.”
Whereas this can be disappointing for some who need to soar into Dune: Awakening as quickly as doable, Funcom is internet hosting a fight livestream later at this time at 12pm ET/9am PT, which can reveal extra about PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and abilities.
We right here at IGN are enthusiastic about Dune: Awakening, as we stated in our hands-on preview that, “It is simple to be sceptical about an MMO survival recreation set within the Duniverse, however after just a few bouts of dehydration and sunstroke, the day I spent in Arrakis satisfied me that Dune: Awakening is one to watch.”
For extra, take a look at particulars on the MMO’s enterprise mannequin and post-launch plans and the in-depth gameplay trailer that was revealed at Gamescom ONL final 12 months.
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