# Sci-Fi Survival Games Funcom Announced the 'Dune: Awakening' MMORPG at Gamescom 2022 By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-awakening References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/dune-awakening-is-a-survival-mmo-for-current-gen-consoles-and-pc/) & [funcom](https://www.funcom.com/) '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)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashes-of-creation). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game), [Xbox Series S/X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-hunter-rise-1), and PC devices. Image Credit: Funcom ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Sci-Fi Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-spice-wars.md) - [Web3 Sci-Fi Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-awakening.md) - [Open-World Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runescape-dragonwilds.md) - [Sandbox Sci-Fi MMO Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-reach.md) - [Immersive Survival RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greedfall-2-the-dying-world.md) - [Hybrid Platform MMO Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-steel-frontiers.md) - [Open-World Role-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulframe.md) - [Web3 Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergent-games.md) - [Revolutionary Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enshrouded.md)