Marc Santos

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Marc Santos |Marc Santos

Getting Ray Amplifiers in Dune: Awakening is a lengthy process, and that's mostly because these components are found in one very specific and very large region of Hagga Basin, so grab a Literjon full of water and prepare for a lengthy excursion.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Marc Santos

Flour Sand is one of the many resources in Dune: Awakening that's used to craft all sorts of gear. However, unlike Copper Ore or Iron Ore, Flour Sand can't be gathered by breaking open rocks. A greater risk is involved when gathering this material, but in time, players should be able to safely get as much Flour Sand as they want without fearing death (much). Despite initial impressions, Flour Sand is actually quite easy to get.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Marc Santos

Player progression in Dune: Awakening involves researching tech, crafting gear, and completing story quests. The Trials of Aql fall under the latter category, and they unlock major milestones in the player's journey across Arrakis. Apart from progressing the narrative, they also unlock important tech and powers for you to use, making them invaluable. The game will lead players toward the first trial, but as far as the Second Trial of Aql is concerned, everyone is on their own.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Marc Santos

It'll take a while before players can get their first shield in Dune: Awakening, and once they do, they'll be able to venture deeper into the more dangerous parts of the deserts of Arrakis without fear. Still, considering how differently shields here work compared to other games, you'll want to know the little details that make Dune: Awakening's Holtzman shields so unique.

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Marc Santos

The Planetologist skill tree in Dune Awakening provides excellent utility and efficiency passives that can help players go the extra mile while exploring Arrakis. Unlocking early is one of the best things a player can do early in the game, but unless you thoroughly explore the starting zone, you may end up missing it completely.