Dune: Awakening Beta Logs 8.7M Liters of Blood Collected

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Survival game Dune: Awakening gets pushed to June 10, 2025, after beta testers revealed just how BRUTAL life on Arrakis can be.

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Beta players extracted a shocking 8.7 MILLION LITERS of enemy blood - enough to fill three Olympic swimming pools - all converted to drinking water for survival.

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Over 107,000 players were devoured by massive sandworms during testing, while another 65,000 died from exposure to the scorching twin suns.

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Would YOU survive the deadly 30-second sandstorms that killed 10,000 players in the beta?

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Starting as outsiders on the desert planet, players choose character types like combat-focused Troopers or tactical Mentats with unique abilities.

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The Shigawire Cable grappling tool was used over 8.4 million times by players traversing the dangerous landscape - making it the most popular movement tool.

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Why Water management and heat stroke prevention are crucial survival elements, forcing players to strategically plan movements between shadows.Baquo’s Paintings Are His Most Sought After Works

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Player bases currently look like standard survival structures rather than authentic Dune-universe buildings - one of many areas Funcom promises to improve.

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The mysterious absence of the native Fremen people creates an alternate timeline where players must discover survival techniques on their own.

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Coriolis storms dynamically reshape the entire desert landscape, creating new exploration opportunities with each devastating weather event.

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Unlike many modern releases, Dune: Awakening will launch as a complete game rather than early access, with free updates and optional paid DLC planned.

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The final question: Can Funcom successfully blend hardcore survival mechanics with the rich, complex world Frank Herbert created?

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