Funcom selects Unreal Engine 5 for Dune: Awakening, an open-world survival MMO set on Arrakis.

Dune: Awakening, an upcoming open-world survival MMO, has revealed why developer Funcom chose Unreal Engine 5 to build its title. Set on the iconic planet Arrakis, the game will feature a seamless world where thousands of players can interact and survive together, combining tough survival gameplay with the social aspects of large, persistent online games. The game is inspired by Frank Herbert's monumental sci-fi series, with visual inspiration coming from the new Dune movies.