Dune Awakening: Funcom Addresses PvE Concerns, Ensures PvP is Optional

Woah, where to even start with this whole Dune Awakening thing? It’s like, been out for a blink — two weeks, maybe? And already, some folks are deep diving into that endgame like there’s no tomorrow. But wait, here’s the kicker: players are grumbling. PvE and solo enthusiasts feel like the underdogs, while the PvP crowd seems to be on a joyride. Reddit was buzzing with an AMA (apparently) but meh, it didn’t really hit the spot. So, Funcom’s got this big ol’ to-do list now.

Endgame. Wow, always such a tightrope, right? Joel Bylos, the boss in the creative chair for Dune Awakening, laid down some thoughts on their site. He tried explaining the PvE vs. PvP saga, what Funcom’s grand plan was, and what’s on the horizon. Apparently, the “Deep Desert” — dramatic, right? — is a bit savage right now. Solo players practically have to wrangle a guild to have a fighting chance. Guild this, group that. Big help, huh?

They’re tossing in these PvE-only zones soon. No PvP drama in there, or so they claim, but those juicy Landsraad control spots and spice fields? Still PvP showdowns. Good luck, lone wolves.

Back to PvP — yep, it’s got its quirks. Scout Ornithopters, those pesky flying deals, are tweaking out some. Speed nerfed, rockets heating up faster, and all that jazz. Plus, they’ve got some mechanized infantry rocket launcher thing coming to shake up the ground tussles. So, look out for that.

Landsraad’s another beast. It’s like this Faction system which hardcore favors squads. Solo peeps barely keep up, mostly running around doing menial item hand-ins. Bylos said it’s just the ‘first phase’ of sorts. They’re cooking up dungeons, boss fights, raids (if those ever drop), and more chores — the kind you can’t stock up for. Fun times, maybe?

Meanwhile, stockpiling issues feel like a slap in the face. Can’t hand stuff in once you’re all done, squares flipping too fast — does this make sense? They’re trying to fix it though, and giving solo and small groups these “micro rewards” so the game’s not just rewarding the mega-groups.

But yeah, more changes are coming. Respawn times, vehicle storage, doohickeys like hand scanners — all under the microscope. Guess we’ll just wait and see, huh?

Oh, and if you’re cruising through Arrakis, maybe check out some class guides? Or ditch the desert and find something else — survival games are where it’s at. Keep up with news and join the chaos over on Discord if you’re into that sort of thing. Peace out.