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Dune Awakeninghas been one of the most anticipated titles in the gaming community, with many hoping it would capture the essence of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi universe. However, the trailer showcased during Gamescom 2024 seems to have left fans divided.
Some fans are expressing disappointment over the game’s visuals and overall presentation. Despite the immense potential of the game’s setting and lore, the early reactions suggest thatDune Awakeningmight not be living up to the high expectations.
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The trailer presented at Gamescom has shown a new glimpse of the gameplay, setting, and mechanics ofDune Awakening. The open-world MMO, set on the desert planet of Arrakis, promised an expansive environment where players could engage in both PvP and PvE combat, build their own House Minor, and control the production of Spice.
This Dune games looks shit#gamescom2024
However, what was meant to be a thrilling showcase has instead sparked controversy, with many fans criticizing the game’s graphics and animation quality. “The gameplay, animations look stiff and characters look really boring,” one fan has noted, reflecting a sentiment shared by a significant portion of the audience.
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The negative feedback didn’t end there. Some fans were particularly critical of the game’s visuals, which many found to be underwhelming for a title set to release in 2025.
the graphics looking insanely low quality for 2025+ but hope the gameplay and rpg worlg is good enough. hype hype 🫡
Dune Awakeningoffers an ambitious experience, but its current visual state leaves much to be desired, especially in an era where high graphical fidelity is often a key selling point for blockbuster games.Black Myth: Wukongfor example hasjust launched and it is one of the best looking gamesever!
A Game is More Than Just Visuals Though, So What About Dune Awakening?
The gameplay revealed is also a topic of discussion.Dune Awakeningaims to immerse players in the harsh realities of lifeon Arrakis, with survival being a central theme. Players will need to manage resources, navigate environmental hazards like sandstorms, and fend off giant sandworms.
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The combination of these survival elements with traditional MMO features, such as guild formation and resource control should bring uniqueness to the game. However, whether these mechanics will be enough to overshadow the concerns about the game’s visuals remains to be seen.
Looks great but sad about the console delay. Do we know how far behind it’s likely to be?
The game is set to launch on PC in early 2025, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players will have to wait longer to get their hands onDune Awakening. This delay has disappointed many fans who were hoping for a simultaneous release across all platforms.
The developers atFuncomhave a challenge ahead. With the game still in development and more trailers and gameplay reveals likely to come, there’s time to address the concerns raised by the community.Dune Awakeninghas the potential to be a groundbreaking title, it also has a lot of work to do to meet the high expectations set by its ambitious premise.
What do you think of the recently revealed trailer for Dune Awakening? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
