You will need to wait a bit longer than anticipated to play Dune: Awakening.
**Funcom**
Hold onto your ornithopters, everyone; Dune: Awakening has been postponed to June 10. Funcom issued a statement clarifying this decision, citing feedback from beta testers as the reason for pushing back the launch by three weeks. They noted that this extra time is essential to implement enhancements that will provide a better gameplay experience from the outset. A head start for eligible players will commence on June 5.
That being said, games journalists and content creators are still exploring the early stages of the game, with the embargo on their reviews set to lift on April 25. Our impressions will also be published around that time, so be sure to check back for our insights.
While the delay is regrettable, it’s not necessarily negative. It’s preferable for a game to launch a bit later in a more refined state than to hinder initial public perception with a buggy experience. Funcom also mentioned that the delay allows for a significant beta weekend next month, enabling even more players to test the game early. The team promised to share more details on this soon.
Funcom stated, “Dune: Awakening is a formidable game. It’s a multiplayer survival experience on a grand scale, and we are making gameplay and technical advancements unprecedented in the genre. We want to ensure we execute it perfectly.” Delays can be disappointing, but the way the team communicates suggests they are committed to crafting the game with the requisite attention it deserves.
Additionally, there will be a livestream today at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT on YouTube, Steam, and Twitch featuring the developers, focusing on the combat aspects of the game (during which they will likely address some of the reasons for the delay). Remember, you can already download the character creator to start designing your character ahead of the game’s release.
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When traffic is removed, cities fall silent. Initially, this silence is refreshing, but once the change settles, it can become maddening. The echoes amplify every slight movement. It’s in nature, surrounded by the soft sounds of insects and birds, flowing water and rustling leaves, that I discover a solitude that muffles the tinnitus and relaxes my shoulders.
Each location has its own distinct ambiance. I first learned this soothing song by the Econlockhatchee River back home, as a young adult rediscovering how to spend hours in quiet contemplation. Then I embraced the tranquility in the valleys of the Hudson, where I currently reside. Again, I found it by Lake Braies in the summer, while in my Brooklyn apartment, amidst the waning breaths of winter as I played Lushfoil Photography Sim.
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**How to participate in the closed alpha test for Marathon.**
After redefining the live-service genre on consoles with Destiny, Bungie has dedicated over a decade to the FPS game. This heightened anticipation surrounds the announcement of Marathon, a revival of one of the studio’s earliest intellectual properties. This extraction shooter features unique Runner classes, dynamic worlds, thrilling shooting mechanics, and much more to explore. The game is set to release in September, meaning we won't have to wait too long, although for some, even that feels excessive. Fortunately, Bungie is providing an opportunity to play early through a closed alpha test. If you wish to gain an advantage in this race, here’s how to join the Marathon closed alpha test.
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**Is Marathon cross-platform?**
One reason Bungie's Destiny series has thrived as a live service game is its early adoption of cross-platform support. The studio's next title, Marathon, will also be a live service game, but it will take the shape of an extraction shooter rather than an MMO-lite looter shooter. Despite Bungie's acquisition by PlayStation, Destiny maintained its cross-platform capabilities; but what about this new project? Will Sony confine players to their own platforms, or will you be able to collaborate with friends on Tau Ceti IV, no matter which platform you’re on? Here’s what you need to know about Marathon's cross-platform capabilities.
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You will need to wait a bit longer than anticipated to play Dune: Awakening.
The game will not be launching in May as initially intended, and that's perfectly fine.