Dune Awakening's Classic WoW Inspiration Revealed

Dune: Awakening, the upcoming MMO from Funcom, is focusing on a smooth transition from solo gameplay to cooperative experiences, drawing inspiration from Classic WoW. Creative director Joel Bylos emphasized the importance of encouraging organic community building, noting how Classic WoW adeptly allows players to connect while questing. In Dune: Awakening, the design aims to create situations where players naturally form groups, enhancing the overall MMO experience from early game to end-game content. The game is currently in closed beta, with players already forming guilds to help newcomers progress quickly.

Dune: Awakening encourages teamwork by designing gameplay experiences that prompt players to join forces naturally. This is modeled after the social dynamics seen in Classic WoW, letting solo players slowly engage with others as they face challenging encounters or resource-gathering tasks, ultimately fostering a sense of community and collaboration.

Dune: Awakening is set in the iconic universe created by Frank Herbert, featuring the desert planet of Arrakis, known for its valuable resource, spice. This MMO not only emphasizes survival and gathering but also aims to replicate the vast and rich lore typical of the Dune saga, making it a highly anticipated title for fans of both MMOs and the Dune franchise.