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Conan Exiles Enhanced devs tease something ‘exciting’ coming to the back-burnered Nightingale
Inflexion Games has teased exciting news coming soon for their game Nightingale, with developers Aaryn Flynn and Neil Thompson suggesting updates could be shared in the coming months. The studio has been collaborating with Funcom on Conan Exiles Enhanced, but indicates a return to Nightingale development is on the horizon.
After deciding it's "not an MMO," Dune: Awakening is adding a single-player mode: "Easily one of the…
Dune: Awakening developer Funcom announced that the game will feature a single-player mode launching on September 22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. This mode will allow players to experience the entire game at their own pace with customizable difficulty settings, addressing player requests and shifting the game's identity away from being an MMO towards an Open World Survival experience.
Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, but for some reason, it will not have crossplay
Dune Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 22, featuring a dedicated single-player mode and all PC updates. However, the game will not support crossplay between different console platforms or between PC and consoles, except for Xbox and Windows PC Store versions. This decision has been met with disappointment from the community.
Dune: Awakening Lands On Xbox This September With Day One Game Pass Launch
Dune: Awakening will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on September 22nd, 2026, featuring a definitive version with a new single-player mode and the conclusion of Book One's story. The game will also support Xbox Play Anywhere and cross-progression with the Microsoft Store version on PC, targeting 60fps on Xbox Series X.
Spana in samtliga trailers från Playstation State of Play
Sony's PlayStation State of Play event showcased numerous game trailers, including Marvel's Wolverine, Rayman Legends Retold, and Dune: Awakening. Several titles are slated for release in 2024 and 2027, with new entries in established franchises like Tomb Raider and Ace Combat announced.
Sony's summer State of Play showcase was big on God of War, Wolverine, gore and GTA-dodging release dates
Sony's latest State of Play showcase featured new titles and release dates, including God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine. The presentation highlighted several gore-heavy action games and strategically placed releases to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch. Notable announcements included Until Dawn 2, Stuntman: Hollywood, Kemuri, Rayman Legends Retold, and delays for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Phantom Blade Zero.
All Major State of Play June 2026 Announcements
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcase featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine gameplay, Until Dawn 2, and release dates for games like Rayman Legends Retold and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Several titles, including ILL and KEMURI, received new trailers and release windows for 2027.
IGN Live 2026 Full Schedule Released
IGN has released the full schedule for IGN Live 2026, taking place June 6-7. The event will feature content from various games including Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Dune: Awakening, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Several game release dates and demos were also announced, including Dune: Awakening for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve for PC and consoles on October 2.
Dune: Awakening Coming to Consoles September 22
Funcom's survival game Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, bringing its PC content and improvements to consoles. The release will include a full single-player mode, scalable difficulty, and optimized controls, with both Performance and Quality graphic modes available. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass starting the same day.
Everything Announced at the PlayStation State of Play 2026
Sony's PlayStation State of Play 2026 showcased upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, including Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, and a remake of Rayman Legends. New games like Bancho the Chef, Kemuri, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, The Lost Wild, Phantom Blade Zero, Dune Awakening, Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remaster, No Rest for the Wicked, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Silent Hill Townfall, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve were also revealed with release windows and details.
Funcom is adding a singleplayer mode to Dune: Awakening, and wow, the new features are definitely gonna bring me back to…
Funcom is introducing a dedicated singleplayer mode to Dune: Awakening on September 22, addressing a highly requested feature. This mode will allow players to experience the game's story and build bases in the Deep Desert without weekly wipes, offering customizable difficulty settings and a simulated Landsraad endgame.
Everything Shown At PlayStation State Of Play, June 2026
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games, including Marvel's Wolverine, God of War: Laufey, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Several titles received release dates, such as Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, 2026, and Dune: Awakening on September 22, 2026. The event also featured updates on PlayStation Plus additions and the return of the Stuntman franchise.
Dune Awakening finally gets a console launch date – September 22 – plus a single-player mode
Funcom announced that Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22nd, 2026, with pre-orders now live. The game will include all PC content, a new single-player mode with NPC-populated areas, scalable difficulty, and the conclusion to Book One of its cinematic storyline. Crossplay will not be available between console generations or between console and PC, except for Xbox and Windows PC Store players.
Dune: Awakening arrives on console September 22nd, includes full single-player mode
Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22nd, 2026, offering a definitive version of the open-world survival game with a full single-player mode and optimized console experience. The release includes all PC updates and new content, with a target of 60fps on both consoles. The game will also be available on PC and Xbox Game Pass.
Dune: Awakening Adds Single Player for Its PS5 Release, Coming in Packed September
Dune: Awakening will launch on September 22nd for PlayStation 5 and PC, featuring a new single-player mode alongside its open-world survival gameplay. Developer Funcom has been working to refine the experience for its console release.
Dune: Awakening launches for consoles in September
Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening will launch for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on September 22nd, with a PC release including a single-player mode. The open-world survival MMO, originally released in June 2025 for PC, allows players to explore Arrakis, build strongholds, and engage in combat within the iconic Dune universe.
Massively Overthinking: How much effort do you put into your MMO characters’ backstories?
The Massively OP staff discusses the varying levels of effort they put into creating backstories and personalities for their MMORPG characters. While some players craft elaborate narratives, others prefer simpler concepts or let personalities emerge organically through gameplay, with some games like Palia naturally encouraging more in-depth role-playing.
It’s 2026 and Dune Awakening is trying to convince everyone that it’s not an MMORPG again
Funcom's Joel Bylos continues to debate whether Dune Awakening should be classified as an MMORPG, suggesting the term was initially used for convenience. This stance contradicts previous descriptions and discussions, including comparisons to Star Wars Galaxies, and is met with skepticism by players familiar with the genre's history and diverse progression systems beyond questing.
Dune: Awakening has decided it's 'not an MMO' anymore
Dune: Awakening director Joel Bylos has stated the game is not an MMO, despite its large, connected world and player count. He explained that the game's focus on endgame progression through crafting rather than item levels differentiates it from traditional MMOs. Bylos also referenced his past work on MMOs like The Secret World and Conan: Exiles.
Massively Overthinking: What’s the biggest obstacle to your enjoyment of MMORPG PvP?
This article discusses the significant obstacles preventing players from enjoying Player vs Player (PvP) combat in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs). Contributors highlight issues such as overwhelming toxicity, the professionalization of PvP, the time commitment required to become proficient, and the inherent unfairness often present in MMORPG progression systems. The piece explores how these factors alienate casual players and lead them to prefer Player vs Environment (PvE) content.