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 leap into the game on June 5 in the event that they buy both the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition.
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As for why the game was delayed, Funcom mentioned, following suggestions from its ongoing Persistent Closed Beta, the choice was made so the group has "a bit more time to cook." This will even allow them to implement some of the adjustments they've found and which have been requested during this beta section.
Furthermore, Funcom mentioned the delay will enable for a "large-scale beta weekend next month where even more of you will get the opportunity to play the game and share your feedback."
While this can be disappointing for some who need to leap into Dune: Awakening as quickly as potential, Funcom is internet hosting a fight livestream later at this time at 12pm ET/9am PT, which is able to reveal more about PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and expertise.
We right here at IGN are enthusiastic about Dune: Awakening, as we said in our hands-on preview that, "It's easy to be sceptical about an MMO survival game set in the Duniverse, but after a few bouts of dehydration and sunstroke, the day I spent in Arrakis convinced me that Dune: Awakening is one to watch."
For more, take a look at particulars on the MMO's business model and post-launch plans and the in-depth gameplay trailer that was revealed at Gamescom ONL last year.
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