Dune: Awakening Direct - Episode 2 Livestream

[@DivineKnight_115]

Good to hear the player feedback and data from the betas are fixing bugs and putting out fires as they say. Most studios don’t talk about the progress in detail.

[@Lucksies]

Gameplay reveal planned for August at Gamescom. There’s no rush being enforced so we’re chilling.

[@scotibot7450]

What's the point of these directs then? I mean they talk about all these features which sound absolutely awesome. But for the most part it's just all talk. When they showed us the character creation it wasn't just the guy waffling on about it but he showed us the work as well. And in my personal opinion it looked good. They don't need to show they're entire hand before gamescom. Just a few examples of the proposed mechanics working. That's all.

[@Alex.Holland]

Love the thoughtful approach to lore and player agency, It's a bold move, and I hope yall do a good enough job with the game for it to pay off.

[@randomyoutubeusername4985]

Some people are addicted to anger and outrage. Ignore them and keep working hard to make a great game!

[@KingSnake420]

I love how the closed beta update was just to inform everyone it’s already going on and basically anyone who’s been waiting can stop. Good to know.

[@TheSietch]

Funcom have ONE superpower and that is Lore. They’ve always been good at world building and the details in it that knit it all together in an immersive experience. To bad they are not very good at a lot of other things vital to making a good game. I like the alternative timeline they have set up a lot. It really set the stage for a great survival / adventure / strategy game. Just hope they manage to balance the combat and the in game economics a lot better than in their previous games. I can live with quite a lot of bugs and glitches at release if the game is immersive enough. I can not live with one play style (or use of exploits) being so meta that all other ways of playing the game is futile. Like in Conan exiles when they left a duplication glitch stay in the game for close to a year making all servers feel like a constant 4th of July because explosives where basically free.

[@TheIslingtongirl]

I love that you can be Ixian. I hope there's special dialogue or something for that.

[@aguspuig6615]

truee

[@azdart]

This actually sound pretty awesome.

[@Fedaygin]

Love the CC options & first phase when go forward from it. Good talks by interviewer & everyone else 🙂

[@calebbeals5099]

I don’t like the idea of Paul not being there. I think his story is part of what makes it so exciting.

[@p0k314COM]

I think licensing the main characters costs a fortune.

[@liridonalji6587]

I love everything about this game. I cant wait for it, but take your time and give us something truly unique. Btw Lea did such a nice explanation

[@neofulcrum5013]

It’s interesting to explore this alternate timeline

[@Czejenesku]

Cant wait guys. All sounds incredibly promising. But better have that Tleilaxu somewhere :)

[@kg30004]

Love the Character Creation Truthsayer

[@chuckskulltob]

i'm still a fan of the command and conquer dune game

[@Van95-]

Being able to change arm/leg thickness but not torso thickness is going to make for some weirdly-proportioned bodies, I hope they can add some depth here

[@aguspuig6615]

I wonder if you get diferent mentors based on your past. Like i doubt a serf wich is practically a slave from say, giedi prime would get taught by a swordmaster

[@Fedaygin]

Funcom ladies & gents love deserts. Age of Conan, Conan Exiles & now Arrakis adventures 🙂 - Arrakis Fan since early -90's because of Dune 1 game via Amiga 600 ✅ My first Arrakis book read -95 & bought more since then. Both Paper & Digital Format - 🙂

[@srenlarsen4531]

Querstions : What do you do if your start zoner is full ? how do i join my friends then ?. second question, In the deep desert. Lets say i have my guild there. Suddenly we get invaded by a zerg guild of 500 players ( which will happen ). If the server gets capped , how am i gonna get help from my other guilds mates if they locked out of the server due to server cap ?. This happen in Last Oasis and it was terrible.

[@Chaotician69]

I've enjoyed every creation of funcom for decades. I have faith that this game will be absolutely amazing. They have the experience to make this work well.

[@SendisHere]

in some locations its limited for 40 players, so basically its not truly mmo xD

[@SendisHere]

basically its Conan Exiles with DLC hahah

[@GaryLanier-u7c]

That would be really bad. It would be dead in a couple months.

[@phillipbates9587]

Nice explanation

[@IIONNICC]

It's difficult to support a subsidiary of Tencent... Especially when Anarchy Online 2 is nowhere to be seen.

[@benjaminhamilton-b7c]

House Corrino!

[@auspicious6653]

Wheres the release date or open beta?😭😭

[@maxrander0101]

knowing Funcom and their past games they will try to get it in a proper working state before even considering doing one as they want the main things to be in the game from when players or testers outside of their own internal ones get it to make sure it is playable doing testing on half baked games leads to issues when the issues due to things missing get mentioned so many times they try to rush them into the game without proper internal testing

[@danredcloud6705]

It looks really good, i love Conan and now i am waiting for Dune. Thank you Funcom.

[@zecaburduada3728]

The cinematic is very good. The story choice to stage the ongoing conflict was very smart and intelligent - what is very surprising. I'm looking forward to the development of the storytelling. Good use of Causality (even if it's looks more like Causal Determinism) in the storytelling - better than what I expect from the first video. Fantastic choice to fork the story and leave what is already done in peace. And have the possibilities to build their own stories. Looking forward. So far, this interview/presentation/advertising is much better, and polished, than the previous one. Better presentation so far comes from Léa Talbot, Senior Narrative Designer. Her 3 min. presentation can sell this game - for people looking for the storytelling. Congratulations to her! Your mute char don't even ask about what is in the box? Oh... Demerit points here. Creative name of the weekly reset... Good (so far). We will see...

[@markf9138]

Limited beta hurting this game bad. Some players will get to influence how the development of this game unfolds. But if this game is beung built to meet their needs, why would anyone else pre-order? I hope those playing the beta currently can fund this project indefinitely and they don't just move on to the next hype train. Don't need any more abandoned Funcom MMOs.

[@scotibot7450]

At the very least they needed to show some gameplay footage which could alleviate that. If they're planning some big reveal of that in August then yeah fine but that doesn't mean they couldnt show some proof of concept like they did with the character creation

[@KingSnake420]

Yup closed betas are always bs and I’d beta money that the majority of them are streamers so that when whatever NDA they have ends they can market the game right away.

[@ichibro498]

Wow 5 hairstyles

[@louisklein9207]

I never have faith when a game company talks about things they can do for a games future and the game hasn’t even released yet. They should be selling you on a complete game at release. No promises that may never come.

[@aguspuig6615]

i mean its an MMO, part of the promise for a game like that is future content

[@louisklein9207]

Future content in an MMO is a given. Before release my opinion is to discuss only what you are releasing. People don’t pay for games for content that is promised in the future. Especially when Funcoms reputation is that they don’t deliver and abandon their games to just put them on Maintenance. Look at AOC or TSW. I have an account issues logging into my original SW account that I paid for and I haven’t gotten a support response for about a year

[@thamimajozi9827]

I dont know like I feel hopeful for the game but like all the directs are very sus, like not focusing on ingame footage is not a good sign and also if the game isnt ready why not cut back on all these directs and marketing until you atleast have a release date. Seems like building up to much hype to early. And I also wonder how many people have actually reacieved these beta keys like a rough figure to understand how much server stress testing and feedback they are generating.

[@tzunnynib]

Very limited beta... waiting for a key for a year now or so... horrible.

[@aguspuig6615]

Lore question, in the books, and movies, Paul is the first male to pass the gom jabbar test, and as far as i know thats what confirms hes the chosen one to the bene jesserit, so its a historical moment with no precedent. How come all our characters pretty much pass the test at the start of the game? Is it somehow an easier version? Or are all player characters, male and female, just built different like Paul?

[@seramoon]

33:45 Donkey got a stillsuit

[@0Ruzena0]

as game developer i must say the vitiligo is a way to go, almost all game studios got it as order to include from the top ranks lol, no vitiligo, no game ;]

[@st33zyf0rilla2]

but is there a potion of endowment ? this is all i want to know

[@TorynGent]

24:00 No shlong slider? I am disappointed Funcom :D

[@iconicbrake8600]

Can't wait this is looking so good

[@SendisHere]

and still no open Beta xD

[@vladarinsaado4452]

Let it cook. There have been so many AAA titles lately that have been trash. Let them work on it and have a great game before they drop any betas.

[@SendisHere]

@@vladarinsaado4452 and what if the game still trash after many years of work? haha

[@vladarinsaado4452]

@@SendisHere I appreciate your point of view and you’re right. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

[@SirIgnacio]

well, tecnicly the game is playable, but its too early, if they launche the "alpha" now, well, will have a lot of bugs, fall of fps and out of content fast, but for see I would like it, just for test

[@kpatelv607]

​@SendisHere well as long as you don't give em any money, there is no lose for you if it ships bad.

[@jazekerxx7535]

this game is amazing. it looks really nice, the gameplay could be fun and you really have thought of the story. ther eis only one BIG issue... it's not a single player game! did you also thought to make it fun for solo players too? and if so could you elaborate more?

[@Fedaygin]

I love the soundtrack 🎶Aah nice 👂 massage 🧘‍♂

[@TheAlyeid]

As long as y’all stick to the lore it will be a win! Its success handed on a silver plater. Say no to DEI please. Just tell a good story with tons of freedom for customization with a challenging world to conquer.

[@Pompelipom33]

Can I play it in first person mode?

[@nixutps]

Why? Its not gonna be a FPS game...

[@Wildboy789789]

I kinda hate the alternate timeline idea, im just gonna have to pretend I'm playing a vision from Leto ii

[@Alex.Holland]

They never covered it in the books as far as I can remember, but it would be very much in pauls character to retreat a bit in to his visions to find a happier alternate timeline.

[@emoneybags8445]

Will Jessica’s daughter have a role in the game and will the duke have a role in the game and will we see the emperor and baron harkkonen in the game

[@scotibot7450]

I think they said that some familiar faces will appear possibly including those who die during or roundabout the events of the atreides destruction as they wouldn't have necessarily have died in this timeline like Duncan Idaho, Shadoubt mapes, or Piter De Vries.

[@scotibot7450]

Sorry but these directs are essentially you guys talking a good game and nothing more. With all the closed beta tests going on theres no reason why you cant show some snippets of your games mechanics working and justifying the hype. You dont need to show us everything. Just examples Credit to the guy who did the character creation bit. The guy who could actually show his work. I think you guys are way past the point where you need to show proof of concept rather than just waffle on

[@Groaznic]

Why is the woman/man body type called "type 1/type 2" in your game?

[@Mirslp]

So why call this game Dune? You have taken out the entire history of the IP you are using.

[@Kaotizzz]

Because it takes place in the dune universe, get over it, or don’t, literally nobody cares

[@Mirslp]

@@Kaotizzz You did 👍😁

[@aguspuig6615]

i mean its the same universe, doesnt have to be the same story. In fact i think its better, its an MMO while dune has a very specific storyline. I like the idea of getting to explore the universe in its ''natural'' state, IE, the Imperium is still running normally, wars are controlled affairs, etc. I always loved the Dune universe but it gets overshadowed by all the chosen one stories, wich are great ofc, but i always wanted something that just focused on the universe

[@amarjamakovic1297]

Funcom took out religion and Paul out of the story about religious manipulation by Paul. Why even call it Dune at this point? Imagine taking out God Emperor out of Warhammer? Or Aragorn and Frodo out of Lord of the Rings?

[@Weyoun359]

well, that was a bit... disappointing? 🤷‍♂️. gameplay? release date approximation? I'll wait a bit more

[@marlondalesmith]

Ps. Pls pls pls combat combat combat

[@dalecanaproduction1115]

Just an attempt to be at the level To Alpha still to Star Citizen, Hope is going to be good for all of us. But nothing like Star Citizen...

[@aguspuig6615]

hey i got hundreds of hours in SC its a pretty fun game

[@atenubi]

This is a retcon fan-fiction game.

[@РоманТесленко-ж6ц]

Надеюсь игра будет как Вальхем, где можно в соло играть и наслаждаться игрой, а не ходить среди толпы 😑 Мне в жизни людей хватает, до тошноты 🤢 можно хотя бы в играх отдыхать😅

[@TheAlyeid]

Smh another live service game 😢😭….why can’t they just make a great single player game with all this new tech? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Zoddo]

Vitiligo in character creator, the red flag no.1 that there is a DIY agenda.

[@icaromiranda9981]

How can an optional feature in character creation be a red flag? Are you against scars and face paint as well?

[@Kaotizzz]

So people with vitiligo don’t exist? Why is it so bad to have representation for people in a game, like genuinely you just sound like a troglodyte

[@Zoddo]

@@icaromiranda9981 No, i am not against those features but the reasoning why they are available are different. Scars and face paint aren't in character creators in order so you feel represented and can add scars and face paint you yourself have IRL, they are there so you can make a character look cool. Vitiligo is there for virtue signaling and representation purposes so people who have this can feel "included", that's also the reason why it's only been added in recent years when DIY startet to creep into video games and films. Technically it would have been able to be added in character creators since times of Morrowind, why hasn't it been done then? The answer, because there's an agenda behind it, whereas there's no agenda behind scars or face paint.

[@Zoddo]

@@icaromiranda9981 Also, the DEI Game Dustborn has a Main Character who has Vitiligo as their core Identifying feature, coincidence?

[@p0k314COM]

Looks like another big nothing. Fortunately, today is an addition to Elden Ring. But good luck, prove that you can create something original without an agenda.

[@rene2778]

If you're going to do 'body types', can we have actual real body types e.g. triangle, oval, ectomorph etc , instead of a replacement of male/ female? You can even include the different sexes with that. If you going with male / female, as you're using it now, then just call it that.

[@GaudiaCertaminisGaming]

Looks promising, but giving a character vitiligo is an odd choice. And no boob slider that I could see.

[@Dan-vb7lz]

"too many color, not enough tits" - le gamer

[@Taiylim]

They have to hit those Western check boxes. They don't even have sex, it is just "Body Type"

[@tzunnynib]

Poor customisation, no booba & P slider, also no nudity?!? Already an L, especially with the alternate lore story. Was hope that it will be a CONAN EXILE on ROIDS, atm sounds & look more like an indie project with very low chances at anything (maybe beside the graphics & sound).

[@maqt]

Why is it an odd choice?

[@Taiylim]

MMO was just a bad choice. Should have gone with the same style as Ark, Conan, SoulMask, etc. I have zero intention to play with 40+ random people or doing PvP. Rather would have friends and NPCS. I prefer to enjoy building and exploring, not dealing with other people, other people fighting over build spots, etc. Probably won't be playing this. Considering they said the maps are PvP heavy, with minor PvE this is likely a no-buy. DOA, Games as a Service are majority flops.

[@TrippyTakaGaming]

go play those games then, nobody has to cater to you dude.

[@Taiylim]

​@@TrippyTakaGaming Slow clap for the clown :^). I provided criticism and stated it wasn't for me. At no point was I making a claim they needed to cater to me. Likewise, no one needs to cater to your kind. So dude, chill. Enjoy the games you like and I'll do the same, but never will I refuse to express criticism or applause for gaming. Considering the majority of comments from others, it seems like I'm not the only one feeling this way.

[@TrippyTakaGaming]

@@Taiylim dude you came on their video telling them to make a different game when there are a metric ton of those games already.. You are asking an artist to paint a different picture for YOU. I'm happy with the game it's for me, thats why i'm here. I'm not trying to change their vision, I'm trying to experience their vision and see if its good enough for me to enjoy for a while. Looks interesting. I wasn't trying to offend you dude. I hope you find a game you enjoy. Take care

[@Alias_Fakename]

I mean, if they want to spend a bunch of time developing a game that'll die in a month, more power to them. If your game isn't titled "EVE" or "Albion Online", it won't survive having forced pvp on. We've seen this time and again, PvEers will have frustrated and leave, and PvPers without PvEers to kill will quit shortly after.

[@TrippyTakaGaming]

@@Alias_Fakename but there is pve in the game?

[@larkwyll7351]

The over-land aerial map traversing from POI to POI looks very boring and visually bad. What is the purpose to including this? Combat controls didn't appear available so what is the purpose of developing this low res map traversal? The world isn't shown off on this over-land map in the nearly 2-d side scrolling arcade format.

[@3rdPartyIntervener]

no private servers? no thanks. private servers are the only way to keep out the exploiters and gankers.

[@radu1006]

Changing the whole Dune universe is never a good thing. Especially with the goal of making it woke. One more franchise ruined. Thanks a lot guys.

[@2Goood]

your story decisions are stupid, should've just made it as a prequel

[@GarrickMerriweather]

sorry but taking Paul out of the story is so lazy, but whatever. That was really the only thing that excited me about the game. not so much anymore. meh

[@Scimarad]

It's hardly lazy, it's the most obvious choice to give the player some reason to actually be able to affect things.

[@Kaotizzz]

Wah wah wah

[@aguspuig6615]

i understand the feeling. But think about this, how would you feel if Paul was still in the story? Then either our characters would need to remain very unimportant, or if they were important they would be totally breaking the lore and overshadowing important events, wich would just feel awfull. This instead is just another story insidet the Dune universe, will it be as good as the main original story? probably not, but it has the same awsome backdrop worldbuilding, while being suitable for its own story, a decent story in the Dune universe with good gameplay behind it? that seems excellent to me

[@Sal3600]

show the game! no one wants to see you guys. We can hear your voices already.

[@Pl4sm0]

usual marketing bla bla bla bla bla, still no gameplay, I smell failure already

[@2kIntellect]

Some people know the lore and this is actually interesting ✌️

[@bradw0]

Gameplay will be at Gamescom in August

[@aguspuig6615]

havnt you seen the gameplay?

[@Blackburn6969]

Yet another random female host that very obviously has hardly any actual gaming experience. 😂 its as awkward as the "you all have mobile phones right?" At soke points. No gamer ever, gets excited over a beta becuase of the 'data' 😂

[@aguspuig6615]

bro its not. Like i hate when that happens just as much as the next guy but thats just not the case here, i think she did a good job at interviewing

[@Ghost_in_the_machineworks]

Just don't make it woke....

[@thelandoftwitchclips]

Game seems dead on arrival...

[@aguspuig6615]

fitting pfp

[@HoldinContempt]

Its gonna have lots of bugs, Predatory monetization, Terrible gameplay that will never be fixed, boring DLC, lots of disgusting LGTB woke stuff, The PVP will be broken because cheaters will never be banned. How do I know all of this? I played Conan Exiles. The last game this trash company made.