Dune: Awakening vs Far Cry 6

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
• Setting: Arrakis (Alternate Timeline)
• Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 (2026), Xbox Series X/S (2026)
• PC Release: 2025-06-10
• Unique Feature: A blend of deep survival crafting with a persistent MMO structure, featuring a player-driven political system and a world physically changed by weekly Coriolis storms.

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-Person in safe zones and during some Supers/cutscenes)
• Multiplayer: Cooperative (2 player online for campaign and Special Operations)
• Setting: Yara (Fictional Caribbean Island, inspired by Cuba)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, Amazon Luna

• Other Players: As an MMO, the primary 'companions' are other players. Players can form official Guilds (representing minor houses) to build massive bases, harvest spice together, and wage large-scale PvP warfare.
  Human

• Amigos: Provide combat support (attacking enemies, drawing fire), stealth assistance (distraction, silent takedowns), scouting (tagging resources/enemies), and fetching. Each Amigo has a unique main ability and unlockable perks.
  Various Animals (Dog, Alligator, Rooster, Panther, Robot Dog)

• Schematics: Found in points of interest, looted from enemies, or traded on The Exchange. Essential blueprints for crafting all items.
• Spice: Harvested from spice blows in the open desert. The game's most important resource for wealth, power, and character progression.
• Lore Databanks: Scattered across Arrakis in abandoned research stations and ancient ruins. They provide insight into the game's alternate timeline and the deep history of Dune.

• USB Sticks: Found throughout Yara.
• Criptograma Chests: Chests are found throughout the world; they require finding two matching Criptograma Charts in the vicinity to unlock.
• Roosters: Found in specific locations or acquired as quest rewards.
• Lore Items (Notes, Journals, Posters): Scattered throughout the world in homes, bases, camps, etc.

• Survival
• Sci-Fi
• Open World
• Crafting
• Base Building
• Political Intrigue
• Faction Warfare
• Exploration
• MMO

• Dictatorship
• Revolution
• Guerrilla Warfare
• Tropical
• Political
• Oppression
• Freedom
• Resistance

• Melee Weapons: Daggers, Swords
  Close-quarters combat weapons, including the iconic Crysknife. Essential for fighting in tight spaces and when stealth is required.
• Ranged Weapons: Pistols, Rifles
  Standard projectile firearms for engaging enemies from a distance. Effectiveness varies based on range and enemy type.
• Heavy Weapons: Lasguns, Flamethrowers
  High-powered weapons for dealing significant damage. Lasguns are extremely powerful but can cause a catastrophic explosion if they hit a shield.
• Explosives: Grenades, Demolition Charges
  Used for area-of-effect damage, breaching structures, or creating tactical advantages in combat.

• Standard Firearms: Various (Pistols, Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, LMGs)
  Conventional weapons found and used by both FND and guerrilla forces. Extensive customization with mods, scopes, and ammo types (Soft-Target, Armor-Piercing, etc.).
• Resolver Weapons: Unique/Gadget
  Improvised weapons with powerful, often unique functions. Examples: Tostador (Flamethrower), Zeusito (EMP), Discos Locos (CD Launcher). Crafted at workbenches using Uranium.
• Supremo Backpacks: Gadget/Ability (Ultimate)
  Backpacks granting powerful, tactical ultimate abilities on a cooldown. Examples: Exterminador (Homing Rockets), Volta (EMP Shockwave), Triador (See through walls and allow La Varita to shoot through). Each has custom gadget slots and mods.
• Bows: Ranged (Stealth)
  Silent ranged weapons ideal for stealthy takedowns. Different arrow types (standard, explosive) can be crafted and used.
• Melee Weapons: Melee
  Used for close-quarters combat and stealth takedowns. Often tied to gear perks.

• Stillsuit: The most critical piece of gear. Primarily provides thirst reduction by recycling moisture. Different tiers of stillsuits can be crafted, offering better efficiency and some protection.
• Combat Armor: Craftable sets of armor that provide physical damage resistance against creatures and other players. Can be aligned visually with faction styles, such as the Sardaukar Bator Armor from the Deluxe Edition.
• Environmental Gear: Specialized gear designed to offer protection against environmental hazards beyond dehydration, such as the intense heat of the desert or specific storm effects.

• Faction Armor Sets: Players can craft and wear armor that reflects their political allegiance, such as armor in the style of House Atreides or House Harkonnen.
• Cosmetic Outfits: Various cosmetic items are available, including the iconic stillsuit from the 2021 film 'Dune' (part of the Ultimate Edition), allowing for visual customization without affecting stats.
• Dyes: Players can use dyes to change the color of their gear and vehicles, allowing for further personalization. The 'Sunset Dye Global Swatch' is a pre-order bonus.

• Gear Outfits: Modular system where players equip headwear, upper body, lower body, foot, and wrist gear pieces. Appearance of each piece is distinct and contributes to the overall look. Full gear sets offer themed appearances.
• Cosmetic Outfits: Full body outfits that change Dani's appearance completely. Do not affect gear stats or perks. Acquired through editions, progression, or store.

Players can learn skills from various iconic schools of the Dune universe. This includes mastering the persuasive 'Voice' of the Bene Gesserit, the lightning-fast calculations of a Mentat, or the deadly blade techniques of a Swordmaster. Progression is also tied to discovering and crafting schematics for better gear, weapons, tools, and base components.

Ability progression is tied to collected Gear pieces and weapon modifications rather than traditional skill trees tied to player XP. Players increase their rank by earning XP, which unlocks access to better gear and weapons from vendors. Resolver weapons and Supremo backpacks provide unique, powerful active abilities and are crafted/upgraded at workbenches using gathered resources like Depleted Uranium.

The world is divided into several large zones. The Hagga Basin is a vast, persistent PvE-focused map where players build their permanent bases. The Deep Desert is an even larger, seamless PvPvE map that is periodically scoured and reshaped by massive Coriolis storms, revealing new resources and points of interest. There are also social hubs like Arrakeen and Harko Village where players from many servers can interact peacefully.

Yara is the largest Far Cry setting to date, a vast open world featuring diverse environments: jungles, beaches, rural areas, and the urban capital city of Esperanza. The world is divided into main regions, each controlled by a member of Castillo's regime and containing various activities like FND bases (outposts), checkpoints, and treasure hunts.

• Ornithopter ('Thopter): Air Vehicle
  An essential flying machine with flapping wings, used for fast transportation across the vast deserts of Arrakis and for scouting from the air.
• Sandbike: Ground Vehicle
  A fast, nimble one-person ground vehicle used for quick traversal over dunes. It's one of the first vehicles a player can craft.
• Spice Harvester: Industrial Vehicle
  A massive, slow-moving factory on tracks used to automatically gather spice from the sand. Its rhythmic vibrations are a dinner bell for nearby sandworms.
• Groundcar: Ground Vehicle
  A multi-person, durable ground vehicle, slower than a sandbike but offering more protection and transport capacity.

• Cars, Trucks, ATVs: Land Vehicle
  Various civilian and militarized ground vehicles for traversal and combat. Some can be equipped with weapons. Custom rides can be stored and summoned.
• Boats and Watercraft: Water Vehicle
  Used for traversing Yara's coastal areas and rivers. Includes fast patrol boats and other watercraft. Some are armed.
• Aircraft (Helicopters, Planes): Air Vehicle
  Includes various types of helicopters (gunships, transport) and planes (propeller, potentially jets). Used for fast travel, combat, and accessing certain areas.
• Horses: Land (Animal Mount)
  Can be ridden for faster traversal across land, especially in rural and jungle areas. Provide a quieter means of approach compared to vehicles.

• Guapo: Alligator
  Amigo (Combat/Tank)
• Chorizo: Dachshund
  Amigo (Stealth/Distraction)
• Boom Boom: Dog
  Amigo (Scouting/Resource)
• Oluso: Black Panther
  Amigo (Stealth/Combat)
• Chicharrón: Rooster
  Amigo (Aggressive Combat)

• Player Character: Protagonist
  A fully customizable character who survives a 'thopter crash on Arrakis. Players forge their own path, choosing to align with factions, build an empire, or simply survive the desert.
• Duke Leto Atreides: Faction Leader (NPC)
  The head of House Atreides. In this alternate timeline, he survives the initial Harkonnen betrayal, continuing to lead his house and fight for control of Arrakis.
• Baron Vladimir Harkonnen: Faction Leader (NPC)
  The cruel and cunning leader of House Harkonnen, the primary antagonist faction vying for control of the spice trade.
• Bene Gesserit Sisters: Skill Trainers / Political Figures (NPCs)
  Members of the secretive sisterhood who can teach players their powerful mental abilities, like the Voice, while pursuing their own mysterious agenda.

• Dani Rojas: Protagonist
  A Yaran native, either male or female (chosen by the player), who becomes a key guerrilla fighter in the revolution against Castillo's regime. Fully voiced and has a personal stake in the conflict.
• Antón Castillo: Main Antagonist
  "El Presidente" of Yara, a brutal dictator portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito. He rules with an iron fist, attempting to restore Yara's past glory through brutal exploitation and training his son Diego to succeed him.
• Diego Castillo: Supporting Antagonist / Pivotal Figure
  Antón's teenage son, who is torn between following his father's footsteps and a potential different path. His relationship with Antón and role in the regime's future are central to the story.
• Clara Garcia: Supporting Character
  The passionate and strategic leader of Libertad, the main guerrilla movement players align with. Aims to free Yara and establish a true democracy.
• Juan Cortez: Supporting Character
  A former KGB spy and the Libertad's eccentric spymaster and weapons expert. He supplies Dani with Resolver weapons, Supremos, and gadgets, believing the revolution needs overwhelming firepower and ingenuity.
• Various Regional Leaders (Guerrillas / Antagonists): Supporting Characters / Antagonists
  Characters leading guerrilla factions in different regions of Yara (Madrugada, Valle de Oro, El Este) or acting as sub-commanders within Castillo's regime. Dani interacts with them to unite forces against Antón.

• Main Questline
  Follow a narrative that explores the mysteries of the alternate timeline, the reason for your character's arrival on Arrakis, and the secrets behind the spice.
• Faction Contracts
  Complete various tasks for the lesser houses to earn their favor and influence their allegiance towards either House Atreides or House Harkonnen in the weekly political struggle.
• Spice Harvesting Operations
  Locate a valuable spice blow, deploy a harvester, defend it against sandworms and other players, and successfully extract the spice for profit and power.
• Base Construction
  Gather resources and use schematics to build and upgrade a personal or guild headquarters, from a simple survival shelter to a massive fortress.

• Du or Die: main
  Complete this early main story mission on Isla Santuario to escape the initial area and unlock Resolver weapons, Supremo backpacks, and cooperative multiplayer.
• Operation Libertad: main
  Main story missions focusing on uniting the disparate guerrilla factions across Yara and working towards the eventual confrontation with Antón Castillo.
• Special Operations
  Separate, replayable cooperative missions launched from guerrilla camps. These are distinct from the main campaign and offer unique challenges and rewards.
• Yaran Stories (Side Quests): side
  Numerous side quests received from characters throughout Yara, involving various objectives like sabotaging FND operations, helping civilians, or discovering secrets.
• Treasure Hunts
  Environmental puzzles and platforming challenges leading to hidden caches with valuable loot, often including unique weapons or gear.
• DLC: Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse
  Story expansions accessible from the main menu, where players delve into the minds and pasts of iconic Far Cry villains in a roguelite-inspired format.
• DLC: Lost Between Worlds
  A standalone expansion with a unique story and gameplay, focusing on Dani exploring mysterious fractured dimensions after stumbling upon an alien artifact.

The game is a full-fledged MMO. It features large-scale PvP in the Deep Desert over resources and territory, cooperative PvE in the Hagga Basin, a player-driven economy via 'The Exchange', and a political system where player guilds (Houses) can influence server-wide laws by aligning with House Atreides or House Harkonnen in the Landsraad.

The game launched with three editions: Standard Edition ($49.99), Deluxe Edition ($69.99 - includes base game, 5-day early access, Season Pass), and Ultimate Edition ($89.99 - includes Deluxe content plus additional cosmetic items like vehicle swatches, building sets, the Dune (2021) Film Stillsuit, and a digital artbook & soundtrack).

Available in Standard, Deluxe, Gold, and Game of the Year Editions. Deluxe includes the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items). Gold includes the Season Pass (3 villain DLCs and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition). Game of the Year includes the base game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, and the Lost Between Worlds expansion.

A Season Pass is available, which includes the first four planned DLCs. The first DLC, 'Wildlife of Arrakis', was scheduled to be released shortly after launch, with three more ('Lost Harvest', 'Raiders of the Broken Lands', 'The Water Wars') planned through mid-2026.

Post-launch support includes a Season Pass with three major DLCs focused on past Far Cry villains (Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse). A standalone expansion, 'Lost Between Worlds', was also released, adding a new storyline and area. Free updates added Special Operations, crossover missions (e.g., Danny Trejo, Stranger Things, Rambo), New Game Plus, and other features.

• Q: What kind of game is Dune: Awakening?
  A: It's an open-world survival MMO that combines the crafting, building, and survival mechanics of games like Conan Exiles with the large-scale multiplayer, political, and economic systems of an MMO.
• Q: When did Dune: Awakening release for PC?
  A: The full PC release was on June 10, 2025. Early access for Deluxe/Ultimate edition owners began on June 5, 2025.
• Q: Is Dune: Awakening coming to PS5 or Xbox?
  A: Yes, a release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is planned for 2026.
• Q: Do I need to have read the books or seen the movies?
  A: No, the game is set in an alternate timeline, making it accessible to newcomers. However, fans of the Dune universe will recognize many characters, locations, and concepts.
• Q: Is the whole map PvP?
  A: No. The starting zone, Hagga Basin, is primarily PvE with small, opt-in PvP areas. The endgame zone, the Deep Desert, is where large-scale, open PvP occurs.
• Q: Can I play Dune: Awakening solo?
  A: You can play solo, but as an online MMO, you will share the world with thousands of other players. The game's challenges and political systems are designed to encourage group play and joining guilds.
• Q: What happens to my base when the Coriolis storms hit?
  A: Your main base in the Hagga Basin is permanent and safe from the storms. The storms only affect the Deep Desert, which resets weekly, destroying all player-built structures there and revealing new landscapes to explore.

• Q: Is Far Cry 6 open world?
  A: Yes, Far Cry 6 features a large open world called Yara, the largest in the series to date.
• Q: Can I play as a female character?
  A: Yes, players can choose to play as either a male or female Dani Rojas at the start of the game.
• Q: Is there multiplayer in Far Cry 6?
  A: Yes, it supports two-player online cooperative multiplayer for the main campaign and Special Operations. There is no competitive multiplayer beyond Arcade maps (if applicable to this version/mode) or local co-op.
• Q: Does Far Cry 6 have ray tracing?
  A: Yes, the PC version supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections.
• Q: Are there different animal companions (Amigos) in the game?
  A: Yes, players can recruit several different animal Amigos, each with unique abilities that assist in gameplay.
• Q: Does Far Cry 6's story relate to previous games?
  A: Far Cry 6 features thematic connections and Easter eggs related to previous games, particularly regarding its villains (through DLC). While there are fan theories (e.g., about Diego and Vaas), the main story of Far Cry 6 is standalone, set after FC5/New Dawn.
• Q: Can I free the entire map in co-op?
  A: Yes, the full main campaign and world activities (like liberating FND bases) can be played in two-player online co-op. Story progress is saved for the host only, but guests keep acquired items and progression.

Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game features a highly detailed and vast Arrakis. Key visual elements include dynamic weather, massive Coriolis storms that physically alter the landscape weekly, realistic sand physics, and awe-inspiring sandworms that can devour players and vehicles.

Utilizes the Dunia 2 engine to render a visually rich open world with dense vegetation, urban environments, dynamic weather, and lighting. Supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections on PC. Features detailed character models and animations.

The sound design emphasizes the harsh environment, with the roar of sandworms and the howling of sandstorms being key audio cues for survival. The musical score is inspired by the cinematic universe, aiming for an epic, atmospheric, and alien soundscape.

The UI is designed around survival, prominently displaying thirst levels. It includes standard MMO features like a map, quest log, and crafting menus, as well as a dedicated interface for the server-wide auction house, The Exchange, and political menus for the Landsraad system.

Standard first-person HUD showing health, ammo, mini-map, and objectives. Includes menus for inventory, map, gear loadouts, crafting, and abilities. Designed to provide essential information without being overly cluttered during intense action.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Dune: Awakening (Released June 2025). The game requires an SSD for storage. These specs are for the PC launch; console versions are planned for 2026.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of the listed desktop GPUs must have comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling solution. For an MMO with large-scale battles, a robust cooling system is recommended to maintain performance.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP is crucial for maintaining stable framerates, especially in visually dense areas or large-scale PvP.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is vital to prevent thermal throttling during long sessions of harvesting, crafting, or fighting.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong multi-core CPU is beneficial for handling the large number of players and complex world interactions inherent in an MMO.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended to ensure the dedicated GPU is used directly, reducing latency for better combat responsiveness.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, support for technologies like NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR is expected, allowing players to boost performance at higher resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, View Distance, and Effects Detail will significantly impact performance. View distance is particularly important in the vast open deserts of Arrakis.
• Game Name: Dune: Awakening

• Official system requirements from Ubisoft. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal performance, especially with the HD Texture Pack, which requires 12GB of VRAM. For 4K configurations, 16GB of VRAM is recommended.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. Performance on laptops is also heavily influenced by cooling and the GPU's TGP. The estimated laptop specs below are approximate and reflect performance tiers. Modern laptop GPUs (RTX 30/40 Series and beyond) will comfortably exceed the original recommended desktop specs.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or ensuring the dedicated GPU is active is recommended for better framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, and Environmental Detail, as well as Ray Tracing, heavily impact performance.
• Game Name: Far Cry 6

• Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, support for technologies like NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR is expected, allowing players to boost performance at higher resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, View Distance, and Effects Detail will significantly impact performance. View distance is particularly important in the vast open deserts of Arrakis.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, and Environmental Detail, as well as Ray Tracing, heavily impact performance.

• G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP is crucial for maintaining stable framerates, especially in visually dense areas or large-scale PvP.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is vital to prevent thermal throttling during long sessions of harvesting, crafting, or fighting.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong multi-core CPU is beneficial for handling the large number of players and complex world interactions inherent in an MMO.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended to ensure the dedicated GPU is used directly, reducing latency for better combat responsiveness.

• G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or ensuring the dedicated GPU is active is recommended for better framerates.