Dune: Awakening Hits 1 Million wishlists milestone
Dune: Awakening has hit an impressive milestone, garnering over 1 million wishlists on Steam. The news comes alongside a captivating story cinematic, which unveils a key decision that dramatically alters the future of the iconic desert planet, Arrakis. The cinematic trailer, voiced by Paul Atreides, offers a glimpse into a mind-bending alternate timeline - a Dune universe where Paul Atreides was never born.
In Dune: Awakening, Jessica Atreides chooses to follow the orders of the Bene Gesserit, opting to give birth to a daughter, Ariste Atreides, rather than Paul. This decision triggers a chain reaction that reshapes the landscape of Arrakis, leading to the survival of Duke Leto Atreides and sparking a War of Assassins between the Harkonnens and the Atreides. The game takes place in this altered version of Arrakis, one ravaged by war between the two Great Houses and the mysterious disappearance of the Fremen.
Drawing visual inspiration from Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed film series, Dune: Awakening promises to stay true to the beloved world of Dune while offering an innovative narrative that hinges on this pivotal decision. As Joel Bylos, Creative Director at Funcom, puts it, "It’s the pebble that starts a landslide, and it opens up a lot of really cool opportunities for players to explore when they arrive on Arrakis.”
Stay tuned for more details about the alternate timeline that will be unveiled on June 20th in the Dune: Awakening Direct, Episode 2 livestream. The game, which lets you live your ultimate Dune fantasy, allows you to craft, build, scavenge, and fight your way from mere survival to the domination of Arrakis. Explore the vast deserts alongside hundreds of other players, and learn to distinguish friend from foe in this highly anticipated Open World Survival adventure.
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