Summary
- Dune: Awakening's fresh gameplay reveal at Gamescom reignites excitement for the ambitious open-world MMO adaptation of Arrakis.
- The blueprint system's unique take on base building allows players to share their creations or use them for survival in the harsh desert landscape.
- As the release window approaches, the effort and detail put into Dune: Awakening's base-building mechanics could be the star of the game.
Dune: Awakening is an ambitious and exciting open-world MMO that brings players into the world originally brought to life through Frank Herbert's writing. Now that the series has experienced a resurgence in interest, thanks to the live-action films by director Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Awakening is arriving at the perfect time.
It's been a few months since Dune: Awakening got a proper update, but Gamescom has changed that. Dune: Awakening got a fresh gameplay reveal at Gamescom, while its PC release was confirmed for an unspecific date in early 2025. A fresh peek into developer Funcom's adaptation of Arrakis has reignited excitement for the open-world MMO, but one of the most exciting aspects of the game is clear. The blueprint system for base building in Dune: Awakening is a compelling take on the mechanic that could become the true bread and butter of the title.
Dune: Awakening Preview - Checking Out The War of Assassins
Dune: Awakening is a survival MMO on a drastically changed Arrakis, where a different kind of war has unfolded in the desert.
The Blueprint System in Dune: Awakening is an Ambitious and Intriguing Take on Base Building
Elevating Base Building to New Heights
Adapting the Dune franchise into an MMO game is no easy task. The lore that Frank Herbert has crafted is incredibly dense, and frankly, intimidating to try and approach. Now that Dune: Awakening has a release window, eager gamers excited about the project have a lot to look forward to. However, base building is the most intriguing feature of all. An exciting blueprint system encourages players to share their base creations with other players in the game or use them for survival in the Arrakis desert.
How the blueprint system works is simple. Players can turn their base creations into blueprints and sell them to other players on the exchange who would like to copy a specific design. Not only that, but players can also keep their blueprints for themselves to help them survive in the harsh landscape of Arrakis. The cutthroat world of Dune is all about acquiring the highly valuable Spice that permeates Arrakis' desert. In the game, players will need to venture out into these dangerous lands in order to hunt for this resource.
A release date for Dune: Awakening on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S has yet to be revealed.
Players are able to build their bases in a safe zone within the game, but venturing out into the desert is still necessary, and it could require a decent time away from one's safe house. Blueprints allow players to take base plans with them in order to build them on the treacherous terrain. The harsh conditions of the desert mean that a player's base will inevitably be destroyed in the oncoming sandstorms, but being able to temporarily build a living area while on the hunt for Spice is a huge step in the right direction. Games based on Dune have attempted interesting concepts in the past, but this particular blueprint system could prove to be the heart of Dune: Awakening' s gameplay.
Dune: Awakening Meeting Fan Expectations
Due to the franchise being such a long-running staple of the sci-fi genre, there are high expectations for Dune: Awakening. However, early footage and trailers have promised something special on the horizon. After the success of this year's Dune: Part Two, this is the perfect moment for Dune: Awakening to release. As the start of the new year draws closer, there is a big chance that Dune: Awakening could be one of the first hits of 2025.
Players can also activate a shield around their base, which keeps other players from interacting with one's structure. However, the shield can't last forever.
The effort and detail put into Dune: Awakening's base-building mechanics are likely going to be the star of the show once the game launches. There are many fans of the open-world MMO genre who take base building quite seriously, so it will be fascinating to see what players are able to design in Dune: Awakening.
WHERE TO PLAY
- Platform(s)
- PC
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Survival, MMO
