Despite recent development delays, Funcom’s highly anticipated survival MMORPG, Dune Awakening, is offering players a chance to step onto the sands of Arrakis this weekend.
A weekend test phase for Dune Awakening has commenced, allowing selected players to explore the game’s open world, experience its survival mechanics, and engage with the core loop centered around the ubiquitous spice. Funcom has maintained a somewhat cautious approach regarding the game’s classification as a traditional MMORPG, but the test provides an opportunity for players to see the large-scale online elements in action. The test is currently running throughout this weekend, offering participants a hands-on look at the game’s current state.
In other news from ongoing online game development:
- Equinox Homecoming has officially entered its early access phase.
- Palia players should note that the game has scheduled downtime starting Monday, May 12th, in preparation for an upcoming expansion launch.
- The development team behind Pax Dei has unfortunately undergone recent layoffs.
- Wildgate is also conducting another public test event this weekend, running concurrently with the Dune Awakening test.
For players eager to experience new online worlds, this weekend offers opportunities to test out Dune Awakening and Wildgate, or dive into the early access of Equinox Homecoming.
