The Deep Desert
In-game
In the deep desert, players will be released into the full extent of the game, open PvP will be enabled, even allowing players to shoot their teammates.[1]
Also in the deep desert, the shifting sands mechanic is present[2]: every week a massive Coriolis storm will sweep through the area, demolishing anything in its path[3]
Benefits/Rewards
Of course, the player will be well rewarded in response to all the risks the Deep Desert gives the player:
- Very valuable items
- Spice Blows [4] and harvesting opportunities for the "most valuable" resource
- Special schematics for the player to unlock [5] such as exclusive guns and such
Risks
Due to the nature of it, the Deep Desert is a very dangerous place. Some dangers the players will fill are:
- Ringmouth sandworms, capable of consuming vehicles whole. [6][7]
- PvP, including Friendly fire[1]
- Suspected unsuitability of shields due to worms and vast landscape of open sand[8]
- Sandstorms
- Intense sunlight leading to dehydration[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.duneawakening.com
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR9qiRGxaN4&t=731s(20:01)
- ↑ Sources:Discord_Messages#28
- ↑ https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/you-can-claim-land-for-your-base-on-arrakis-in-survival-mmo-dune-awakening-but-youll-have-to-pay-the-emperor-for-it/(direct quote)
- ↑ https://www.pcgamer.com/spice-worms-and-water-first-details-on-the-upcoming-dune-mmos-survival-systems/(direct quote(s))
- ↑ Sources:Twitter#3
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZtoPo2Fpw&t=2s(0:35)
- ↑ Sources:Discord_Messages#31
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6GEKrx_dBY&list=PLslJuCwxznH9Ohu3UwBTGjP7YVXGIN5Jl&index=15