The new trailer for Dune: Awakening provides further insights into the gameplay of the survival MMO. The focus is primarily on the desert of the endgame, but one feature is much more prominent: the ornithopters. MeinMMO presents the new trailer and its contents.
What kind of game is this? Dune: Awakening is a multiplayer survival game set in the desert of the fictional planet Arrakis (known from the books and films). According to the publisher Funcom, the game is set to release on May 20, 2025, for Steam.
The new trailer, released on March 13, 2025, showcases fundamental gameplay mechanics and unprecedented insights from the vast world:
Robo-dragons quickly take you across the changeable map
What can be seen in the trailer? The video makes it clear how clever exploration is rewarded: Those who venture into the desert discover new locations and can share this knowledge with others.
Crafted tools assist you, making the search for important resources significantly easier. For example, there are probes you can use to mark interesting points from the air. A special scanning mechanism reveals resources and treasures in undiscovered areas.
How to utilize giant robo-dragons: Those who want to mine efficiently and, above all, survive in the desert will eventually have to rely on a gadget: ornithopters. The robo-dragons are the real stars of the trailer for us. They are flying transport ships inspired by the appearance of a dragonfly. From the cockpit, you can see the extent of the entire map and get from A to B faster. This is necessary, as the map is constantly changing.
What is the deal with the changeable map? Huge storms regularly sweep across the desert, constantly altering the landscape. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as it creates new locations for treasures and resources every week. Thus, you have an incentive to go exploring again each week.
The Deep Desert
is the dangerous endgame area where open PvP is always present. Anyone trying to get spice here must be cautious not to get shot by other players – even if it’s just because the other player needs your blood to extract water.
What else can you expect in Dune Awakening? As in most survival games, you need to use the resources you collect to build a shelter or upgrade your gear, such as your suit or weapons. You will need these to face the dangers in the desert. MeinMMO editor and survival expert Benedict Grothaus has already had a chance to play the game: I have played thousands of hours of survival games, but Dune: Awakening is different from any of them
