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Dune Awakening adds five new Landsraad missions and nerfs ornithopter joyride cheesing in today’s patch
Dune: Awakening has received a large patch, version 1.4.10.0, introducing five new Landsraad missions across Hagga Basin and Smuggler's Run. The update also addresses various gameplay issues, including ornithopter physics, cargo container weight, and player-to-player damage in PvE zones, alongside performance optimizations.
Dune Awakening Closed Beta Weekend Playtest Details
Funcom has announced the first Dune Awakening Closed Beta Weekend Playtest, focusing on the survival MMO's performance. The playtest will run from June 25 to June 29 and is exclusively for PlayStation 5 users in North America, with multiplayer being the primary focus. Registration is open on the official Dune Awakening website.
Dune Awakening’s 1.4.10 update will land before September, Funcom opens PS5 CBT test signups
Funcom announced that Dune Awakening's 1.4.10 update will be released before September, introducing new Landsraad missions and rebalancing efforts. A closed beta test for North American PlayStation 5 players is scheduled from June 25 to June 29 to evaluate console controls, combat, and progression.
Cozy co-op sandbox Aloft releases new trailer, plans final early access update this summer
The co-op sandbox game Aloft, developed by Astrolabe and published by Funcom, is planning its final early access update for this summer. The game has sold over 250,000 copies since its early access launch at the start of 2025. A new trailer was released during the Summer Game Fest Green Games Showcase, announcing the upcoming update and hinting at the full 1.0 launch.
The Secret World players are keeping the game’s narrative alive in honor of the 14th anniversary
Players are organizing a community-driven event to celebrate the 14th anniversary of The Secret World on July 3rd, focusing on a mystery broadcast from Kingsmouth Lighthouse. Despite the game's owner, Funcom, not actively promoting the anniversary, the dedicated player base is ensuring the game's narrative and community remain active.
Dune Awakening previews the new Polar Cap map coming later in 2026
Funcom has provided an update on Dune Awakening, detailing upcoming patch highlights and previewing the new Polar Cap map set to release in 2026. Patch 1.4.10 includes new Landsraad missions, performance optimizations, and adjustments to boss health and visibility. Future updates will feature improved melee targeting, new tutorials, and rebalanced combat mechanics.
Dune Awakening invites you over for first birthday tea, Conan Exiles Enhanced keeps enhancing
Dune: Awakening is celebrating its one-year anniversary on PC with a month-long in-game event featuring free cosmetic rewards and progression boosts. Meanwhile, Funcom has released a June update for Conan Exiles, addressing mod compatibility, NPC spawning, and server performance issues.
PlayStation State of Play June 2026: What Actually Matters to Adult Gamers
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games for the PlayStation 5, with a focus on titles relevant to adult gamers. Highlights include Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine, Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked, and Santa Monica Studio's God of War Laufey. The event also featured new looks at Stuntman: Hollywood, Dune: Awakening, and a packed release schedule for Fall 2026, culminating in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
Dune: Awakening Is Coming to XBOX on September 22
Dune: Awakening will launch on Xbox platforms on September 22, 2024, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. The game will feature cross-play and cross-progression across PC, Xbox Series X|S, ASUS ROG Ally, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The Xbox version is described as the definitive edition, including all PC updates and new features like a full single-player mode and optimized UI.
Funcom says Dune Awakening console crossplay is too ‘technically and operationally complex’
Funcom has stated that implementing cross-platform play for Dune: Awakening on consoles is too technically and operationally complex. The studio is prioritizing resources on improving the console port and an upcoming September update. While acknowledging player demand for crossplay, Funcom plans to discuss the feature further in an upcoming livestream.
"We know players want it. WE want it" - Dune Awakening developers respond to lack of crossplay for console release
Dune Awakening developer Funcom has stated that crossplay will not be included in the game's upcoming console release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in September, citing technical complexities. While the studio acknowledges player demand for crossplay, their current focus is on optimizing the console port and the September update. The game will also launch its first major narrative arc with this update, making the full experience available to new console players.
Dune: Awakening Comes to PS5 on September 22 With Full Single-Player Mode
Funcom announced that Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026, featuring a full single-player mode and new story content. The game will also include a year's worth of PC updates, with performance targeting 60fps on consoles. Dune: Awakening will be available on Xbox Game Pass with cross-progression and cross-play support.
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.
