'Funcom,' the game development studio currently holding video game rights to the 'Dune' franchise, announced 'Dune: Awakening,' a new massively-multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Dune: Awakening will be a survival game with a persistent, evolving world. This means the actions of players have an impact on the world of the game. Players can perform tasks to help certain non-player character (NPC) factions gain more power in the game's lore, and can even establish their own organization to become a persistent organization in the game.
This is the second Dune-branded game announced by Funcom, with the first being 'Dune: Spice Wars,' a real-time strategy game. Dune: Awakening takes a more active, action-focused approach with immersive environments, detailed characters, fast gameplay, and an ever-evolving world for players to enjoy. The game does not yet have a set release date, but Funcom confirmed that Dune: Awakening will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC devices.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Interactive Survival Games
- Opportunity for game developers to create more immersive and engaging survival games with evolving worlds and player impact on the game's lore.
- Persistent Organizations
- Opportunity for gamers to become more vested in the game by establishing their own organizations and having a lasting impact on the game's world.
- Franchise-based Mmorpgs
- Opportunity for game developers to tap into existing franchises and create immersive, action-focused MMORPGs.
Who This Affects Most
- Video Game Development
- Opportunity for video game development studios to create innovative MMORPGs, incorporating complex narratives & ever-evolving game worlds.
- Gaming Consoles
- Opportunity for gaming console industries to provide a more immersive experience for gamers, by supporting highly interactive MMORPGs.
- Pcs and Gaming Laptops
- Opportunity for PC and gaming laptop manufacturers to produce high-performance devices capable of running and enhancing the gaming experience for MMORPGs.
