Funcom, the developer behindDune: Awakening, has shared insights gathered from the beta of their survival MMO, revealing some intriguing stats about the game’s deadliest challenges.
Dune: Awakening Reveals Its Deadliest Threats
The survival MMO set in theDuneuniverse is still slated for early this year but has already undergone closed beta tests. These tests provided fascinating statistics about the hazards players face and offered valuable feedback to refine the final version.
“There’s still not much we can share, as these tests remain strictly under NDA,” Funcom stated. “But as a year-end treat, we’re sharing some fun and interesting stats from the closed beta.”
Dehydration Takes Its Toll
Life on Arrakis is unforgiving. NPC inhabitants of the planet account for 58% of player deaths in the beta. The next biggest threat is the massive sandworms (27%), closely followed by dehydration (22%). Only 2% of players who spent over 10 hours in the beta managed to avoid dying entirely.
“Every drop of liquid is precious on Arrakis,” the studio reminds players. During the beta, approximately 1.5 million liters of blood were harvested from enemies and creatures, including a hundred muad’dibs—the desert mice.
Players can recycle their sweat and waste to obtain water. However, using blood as a water source is a last resort, as it reduces maximum health. The safest approach is to transport this resource back to a base and purify it using a machine to produce clean water.
Inspired by the World of Dune
Dune: Awakeningis set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Inspired by Frank Herbert’s iconic series, the game ties into the resurgence of Dune’s popularity, spurred by director Denis Villeneuve’s recent film adaptations.
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