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Dune: Awakening's players might be 80% PvE, but devs are considering ways to spice PvP up in the future with "faction versus faction" and more

"The issue with the game at launch was that we were trying to do too much for too many people"

GamesRadar · Aug 31

Dune: Awakening's new single-player mode fits perfectly in the MMO because of its strong story, lead says: "I think we have the best story in a survival game that exists"

"The story... works really well for a single-player game"

GamesRadar · Aug 28

Dune: Awakening has decided it's 'not an MMO' anymore

Just a very complicated survival game.

PC Gamer · May 22

That was quick! Funcom just patched Dune: Awakening to make the Deep Desert only 50% PvP

In a major change for the survival MMO, Funcom has split the Deep Desert evenly between PvP and PvE zones.

PC Gamer · Jun 25, 2025

Dune: Awakening is changing its endgame in response to player complaints: 'Our goal is not to force PvE players to interact with a PvP system that they may have no interest in'

Some areas of the deep desert will be changed to PvE zones, so players can explore them without worrying about being pulled into fights they don't want.

PC Gamer · Jun 23, 2025

Dune: Awakening creative director reduces PvP for Deep Desert endgame and makes some of it PvE-only since his "wish" for players to "embrace" its loop turned to "s***": "One of my hands is overflowing right now"

Not everyone is happy

GamesRadar · Jun 23, 2025

Dune: Awakening AMA promises changes coming to PvP: 'We want the experience to be reliable, responsive, and clearly understood'

Funcom is still nailing down the details, but developers in the AMA did commit to one thing: There's no plan to defang ornithopters in the deep desert.

PC Gamer · Jun 19, 2025

Dune: Awakening devs promise "a bunch of changes" as the survival MMO's PvP and endgame content come under fire over loot, balance concerns, and more: "Total mess"

Fans say late-game PvP is "high risk, tiny reward"

GamesRadar · Jun 16, 2025

In 'Dune: Awakening', Fighting Will Be Optional

'Dune: Awakening's vast PvP area will offer PvE endgame options for players more interested in the game's less confrontational mechanics and player progression.

Inverse · May 29, 2025

If you're 'scared of PvP', don't worry: Dune: Awakening's endgame deep desert area has a PvE zone, too

You can explore a 24km portion of the deep desert without worrying about fighting other players.

PC Gamer · May 28, 2025