Funcom has revealed a brand-new trailer and featurette for Dune: Awakening, a new open-world survival MMO from the developer and publisher that challenges players to survive on the most dangerous planet in the universe—Arrakis, the fictional desert planet popularized by Frank Herbert’s Dune series of novels, and, more recently, Denis Villeneuve’s big-budget films. Its release date is TBA, but fans can wishlist the game on Steam now and/or sign up for the beta at www.duneawakening.com.
In Creating Worlds: From Book to Film to Game, Funcom takes us on a breathtaking journey into the heart of Arrakis, featuring never-before-seen footage from the game. Interviews with Greig Fraser, academy award-winning Cinematographer on Villeneuve’s Dune Part 1 and 2, and Funcom Creative Director, Joel Bylos, reveal the creative overlap between Dune: Awakening and the recent movies. Get a glimpse at what it takes to bring the ultimate Dune fantasy to life.
Following Creating Worlds, the Survive Arrakis Trailer explodes out of the sand with colossal sandworms and soaring ornithopters. Gather materials to build your base in the style of your choosing, explore the deadly deserts in a variety of vehicles, learn deadly techniques and abilities from the Great Schools of the Imperium, and rise from survival to dominance. Witness the awesome scale and freedom of a living Arrakis.