Unleashing power in the desert in Dune Awakening's new combat showcase

Funcom has unveiled a new gameplay video for Dune: Awakening, focusing on one of the most anticipated features: its sandbox combat system. Titled Sandbox Combat – The Forms of Power, the video dives deep into the game's combat progression, shield mechanics, and the diverse fighting styles players can embrace on their quest for dominance over Arrakis.

The showcase explores how combat is shaped by player choices, allowing for aggressive, evasive, or ranged tactics depending on each situation. These options are tightly woven into the survival and exploration mechanics, highlighting the game’s open-ended, strategic nature.

It also reveals how personal shields influence combat flow, forcing players to rethink weapon selection. Energy-based attacks behave differently than ballistic weapons, creating a wide range of tactical possibilities in every fight.

Will you master your own fighting style and rise to power in the sands of Arrakis?