MMO Survival
Ongoing coverage on MMO Survival.
Latest coverage
Dune Awakening releases its single-player mode and begins its head start for console players
Dune: Awakening has launched its single-player mode, allowing players to explore the desert solo. This update includes adjustments to game mechanics for solo play, the conclusion of Book One of the narrative with new rewards, and character server transfer options. Additionally, head start access for console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S has begun for those with Deluxe and Ultimate packs.
Here's the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games coming in September
The second wave of games for Xbox Game Pass in September includes major additions like Gears of War: E-Day, Dune: Awakening, and Minecraft Dungeons 2. Dune: Awakening will also be available on PlayStation 5. Several other titles are being added to Game Pass Premium and Ultimate, while some games will be leaving the service on September 30th.
Dune: Awakening lead says the MMO can be "a really great" solo experience, but if players "expect it to be like The Last of Us, they're probably barking at the wrong tree"
Funcom's Chief Creative Officer Joel Bylos stated that Dune: Awakening's new single-player mode will offer a great survival experience but cautioned players not to expect it to be like The Last of Us. He emphasized that player expectations should align with the game's genre to ensure satisfaction with the solo journey on Arrakis.
Dune: Awakening lead says "100 hours isn't bad" to get out of the survival MMO, but its new single-player mode gives you "full control over the experience" and time you spend
Dune: Awakening is introducing a new single-player mode that allows players to customize their experience and potentially complete the game in fewer than 100 hours. Chief creative officer Joel Bylos stated that this mode offers full control over difficulty and other settings, contrasting with the more curated multiplayer experience. The developer is also looking into addressing player feedback regarding the grind in the multiplayer aspects of the survival MMO.
Dune Awakening promises it’s not abandoning the PvP playerbase despite its small size
Dune Awakening's creative director Joel Bylos acknowledged that the majority of players (80%) prefer PvE content over PvP. Despite this, the development team still plans to consider and implement more structured PvP elements, particularly after the console release, to support the smaller PvP player base.
Dune Awakening brings single-player mode, performance updates, and gameplay tweaks to PTS
Dune Awakening has released a single-player mode for public testing on its test server, alongside performance updates and gameplay tweaks. This update allows players to customize various survival variables and experience the game solo, though single-player characters cannot transition to multiplayer.
Sean Murray says Hello Games is holding back Light No Fire reveals until absolutely necessary
Hello Games founder Sean Murray stated that the studio is holding back further reveals for their upcoming survival MMO, Light No Fire, due to past experiences with over-promising. Despite significant interest shown through Steam wishlists and views following its initial announcement, the team plans to share more information only when absolutely necessary, referencing the redemption arc of their previous game, No Man's Sky.
EVE Frontier plots a new region, more modularity, and community features in a video roadmap
Fenris Creations has outlined a roadmap for EVE Frontier, detailing upcoming gameplay features and community-driven updates. Key additions planned for the rest of the year include new survival-focused modules, gravity dangers, a 'broken world' to explore, a fog of war mechanic, and enhanced social tools.
Conan Exiles Enhanced - Legacy of the Giant-Kings Next Month
Funcom has announced Legacy of the Giant-Kings, a free four-part story arc for the MMO survival game Conan Exiles Enhanced. The first part of the update is scheduled to release on July 21st.