Dune: Spice Wars – Last Race and Early Access Release Date Announced

Dunes: Spice Wars will be available in early access on April 26. Source: Funcom / Shiro Games

Publisher Funcom and developer Shiro Games announced today in a press release that Dune: Spice Wars will enter Early Access on April 26. It is the first time in two decades that players have been able to experience the world of sand dunes in a video game. Since it was announced at the Game Awards 2021 in December, Dune: Spice Wars has steadily climbed onto Steam’s wishlists.

A mixture of real-time strategy and 4X elements based on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece Dune. On the desert planet of Arrakis, four factions compete for the most valuable resource in the universe: spices.

Final faction revealed

In addition to the Early Access release date, the fourth playable faction, Fremen, has also been revealed. They can travel through the desert more easily and are less likely to attract giant sandworms than other species. Fremen are also more easily aligned with the Hidden Churches (the original neutral settlements), giving them a unique view of controlling the planet. More information about the original desert inhabitants can be found in the introduction to the faction.

Sebastian Vidal, CEO of Shiro Games says:

“With so many Dune fans in the studio, the excitement I feel every day at work is very real. Hopefully this will be reflected in the game. With all the passion for the books and the knowledge we gained through developing Northgard, we can’t wait to bring the title to our players. “.

Like Atreides, Harkonnen, Smugglers, or Fremen, players will find a balance in military power, infiltration, political influence, and resource management. Each faction has its strengths and weaknesses. Exploring, expanding and controlling the desert has only one goal: the spices must flow.

In addition to Dune: Spice Wars, Funcom is also developing an open world multiplayer survival game set in the Dune World. The company holds the exclusive rights to publish Dune Games on PC and consoles.

Dune: The Spice Wars – First Gameplay Trailer

You can also get a first glimpse of how Dune: Spice Wars is played in this trailer:

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