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Dune Awakening now has a solo mode for players put off by its MMO leanings, while Funcom has adjusted progression so 'you don't have to lose things anymore'
Dune Awakening was lauded for its survivalist take on Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic when it was released last year, but there's one element of Funcom's sci-fi adventure that's proved consistently controversial, and that's its MMO-adjacent…
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Dune Awakening has added a single‑player mode in Update 1.5, allowing players to explore Arrakis without other players in the same world. The update also tweaks the game’s progression, reducing penalties so that items and progress are not lost when the game becomes more competitive. These changes aim to make the survival‑crafting experience less punishing and more accessible for players who prefer solo play. The new mode addresses criticism that the game’s MMO‑like elements were a barrier for many fans.
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